Chespin is the only Grass-type starter to be based on a reptile.
The green hood and cloak Chespin wears can be removed, but since they’re actually its skin doing so will result in its death.
Despite Chespin’s love of ice cream, it is lactose intolerant.
Chespin has been found to make a range of social sounds to communicate, such as “grunts”, “groans”, “thwops”, “snorts” and “barks”.
Chespin is the second-fastest hedgehog in the world after the iconic Miles “Tails” Prower.
If one were to push Chespin’s nose, that wouldn’t be very kind.
Chespin’s toes are the world’s only source of ivory, which has resulted in the near extinction of the species due to poaching.
Inside sources rumor that Chespin has the standard ability Blaze.
Despite its name Chespin prefers playing checkers.
Chespin is in the same Egg Group as Pachirisu, but neither have expressed interest in each other as of yet.
Chespin is the first starter to evolve three times.
Because it lacks eyelids, Chespin must spend most its time in caves or underground.
Although Chespin officially makes its first appearance in Pokémon X and Y, its design is seen in the fourth generation with its original name Cynthia.
Chespin is objectively the cutest starter ever.