Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Def backs it up, though Attack doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP stat exp on a fast 800K XP curve to max out.
People try to catch it for its extremely nutritious eggs, but it rarely can be found.
Chansey Weakness
Fighting moves hit Chansey for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Chansey's special bulk (base 105 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x160-188%KO Submission 2x128-150%KO Rock Smash 2x64-76% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x253-297%KO Jump Kick 2x194-229%KO Dynamic Punch 2x194-229%KO Rolling Kick 2x117-138%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x167-197%KO Dynamic Punch 2x167-197%KO Vital Throw 2x117-138%KO Karate Chop 2x84-99% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x158-186%KO Karate Chop 2x80-94% Rock Smash 2x64-76% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x148-175%KO Karate Chop 2x75-88% Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x148-175%KO Karate Chop 2x75-88% Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x148-175%KO Karate Chop 2x75-88% Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Crystal, Machamp's Earthquake hits Chansey for 72-85%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machamp builds →Rock Slide54-63% Earthquake72-85% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Chansey connects Happiny to Blissey in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a special method. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+150 from Happiny). The final form adds another 90 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Chansey to get Happiny eggs (with patience) using 16 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Heal Bell, Metronome, Present.
Crystal Chansey Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Curse
- Shadow Ball
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Chansey can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Ice and Psychic. The offense anchors on Hyper Beam and Double-Edge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Chansey Locations
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Chansey. Low spawn rates across 3 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Best Locations to Catch Chansey in Crystal
3 walking spots at Lv. 25+ for Chansey, all with tough odds. Lock in the highest-rate location from the list and grind it out.
Chansey Guide
At 450 BST, Chansey is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Blissey before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Crystal, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Chansey. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Chansey has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Chansey is a physical attacker with base 5 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wall role.
In Crystal, For a casual playthrough, Chansey works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Blissey. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Chansey appears in 21 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Chansey have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves