Chespin is based on a hedgehog and a chestnut shoot.
Chespin is a combination of chestnut and pin. It may also be from urchin (an old term for hedgehog), chinkapin (the name of some species of chestnuts), and spina (Latin for thorn).
Harimaron is a combination of 蝟 harinezumi (hedgehog), 針 hari (needle), and marron (French for chestnut).
No: 650
English Name: Chespin
Japanese Name: Harimaron
Generation: 6
Type: Grass
Species: Spiny Nut Pokémon
Abilities: Overgrow, Bulletproof (hidden ability)
Evolution: Chespin > Quilladin > Chesnaught
Chespin is a bipedal, mammalian Pokémon. It has a light-brown front with dark brown arms and three triangular-shaped markings on its face. There is a tough, green shell covering its back, which extends from its head to halfway down its tail. There is a small, off-center hole in the shell on the back of Chespin’s head. The shell can protect Chespin from powerful attacks. Around the face, the shell has four leaf-like spikes, and one split into three parts on the back of its head. These quills are typically soft, but Chespin can stiffen them and use them for attack as well. Chespin’s oval eyes are brown, and it has a triangular red nose and rodent-like incisors. Its arms have three fingers, while its feet have two long claws. The visible part of its tapered tail is orange. Despite having a curious nature that tends to get it in trouble, Chespin keeps an optimistic outlook and does not worry about small details.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon X: The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Pokemon Y: Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: The quills on its head are usually soft. When it flexes them, the points become so hard and sharp that they can pierce rock.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Such a thick shell of wood covers its head and back that even a direct hit from a truck wouldn’t faze it.
