Chesnaught
Defensive powerhouse with a powerful attack.
What this card does
Protects against attacks by damaging the attacker.
Prevents the opponent's Pokémon from retreating during their next turn.
Needly Armor
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon for each Grass Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Chesnaught can take hits and dish out damage, making it a key defensive asset. Its Impound ability ensures your opponent's strategy is disrupted.
Attacks
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
Abilities
If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent's Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), place 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon for each Grass Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in both offensive and defensive decks due to its high HP and versatile abilities.
- •High HP
- •Versatile abilities
- •Effective against Fire-type Pokémon
- •Expensive energy cost for Impound
- •Weak to Fire
Use Chesnaught's Needly Armor to maximize damage on attackers, even if it gets Knocked Out.
Chesnaught uses its thick armor and sharp quills to protect itself from predators in the forest.
Consider Chesnaught for balanced teams that need strong defense and impactful attacks.
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