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 EVs on a fast 800K XP curve to max out.
It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people.
It lays several eggs a day and won’t share them with those who have evil in their hearts.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x244-288%KO Brick Break 2x124-147%KO Rock Smash 2x67-80% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x246-290%KO Brick Break 2x124-146%KO Rock Smash 2x67-79% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x283-333%KO Focus Blast 2x23-27% Brick Break 2x142-167%KO Rock Smash 2x77-90% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x236-277%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x160-188%KO Focus Blast 2x29-35% Drain Punch 2x80-95% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x283-333%KO Focus Blast 2x23-27% Brick Break 2x142-167%KO Rock Smash 2x77-90% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x246-289%KO Focus Blast 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x124-146%KO Revenge 2x99-118%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x236-277%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x160-188%KO Focus Blast 2x29-35% Drain Punch 2x80-95% Brick Break 2x80-95% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x289-341%KO Focus Blast 2x22-25% Brick Break 2x145-171%KO Rock Smash 2x78-92% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x251-296%KO Focus Blast 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x127-149%KO Revenge 2x101-119%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x241-284%KO Focus Blast 2x24-29% Submission 2x129-152%KO Brick Break 2x122-143%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x162-191%KO High Jump Kick 2x141-166%KO Focus Blast 2x28-33% Drain Punch 2x81-96% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x291-342%KO Close Combat 2x233-274%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Brick Break 2x146-172%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x253-298%KO Focus Blast 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x127-150%KO Revenge 2x102-120%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x243-286%KO Focus Blast 2x25-29% Submission 2x130-154%KO Brick Break 2x122-144%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x161-190%KO High Jump Kick 2x140-165%KO Focus Blast 2x28-33% Drain Punch 2x82-96% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x182-214%KO Focus Blast 2x20-23% Brick Break 2x91-108%KO Drain Punch 2x91-108%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO Close Combat 2x225-265%KO Focus Blast 2x20-24% Brick Break 2x141-166%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x245-288%KO Focus Blast 2x35-41% Brick Break 2x123-145%KO Revenge 2x99-117%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x233-275%KO Focus Blast 2x24-28% Cross Chop 2x156-183%KO Submission 2x125-147%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x156-183%KO High Jump Kick 2x135-159%KO Focus Blast 2x27-32% Drain Punch 2x79-93% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x174-205%KO Focus Blast 2x19-23% Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Drain Punch 2x88-104%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x299-352%KO Close Combat 2x239-282%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Brick Break 2x150-177%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x261-307%KO Focus Blast 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x131-154%KO Revenge 2x105-124%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x247-291%KO Focus Blast 2x24-29% Cross Chop 2x166-195%KO Submission 2x133-157%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x167-196%KO High Jump Kick 2x145-170%KO Focus Blast 2x28-33% Drain Punch 2x84-99% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x188-221%KO Focus Blast 2x20-23% Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Drain Punch 2x95-112%KO | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape can KO Chansey with Close Combat (104-122%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (154-181%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x104-122%KO U Turn20-24% Fire Blast13-16% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x154-181%KO Extreme Speed34-40% Bullet Punch26-30% | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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 35 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Counter, Gravity and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl Chansey Best Moveset
Natural Cure gives Chansey passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Chansey best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Chansey can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Ice. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Chansey in Diamond & Pearl
Finding Chansey at moderate rates takes patience. 6 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Chansey in Diamond & Pearl
Happiny is your first catch on the way to Chansey. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-20 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch HappinyTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonPearlGrass Lv.16-18 ForestRareMidTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonDiamondGrass Lv.16-18 ForestRareMid
Step 2Chansey ✓Route 209DiamondGrass Lv.16 RouteRareMidRoute 209PearlGrass Lv.16 RouteRareMidTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonPearlGrass Lv.16-18 ForestRareMidTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonDiamondGrass Lv.16-18 ForestRareMidRoute 210 - SouthDiamondGrass Lv.18-20 RouteRareMidRoute 210 - SouthPearlGrass Lv.18-20 RouteRareMidor evolve from Happiny (Step 1)
Chansey Guide
At 450 BST, Chansey is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Blissey before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Diamond & Pearl, 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 gets Natural Cure, Serene Grace, and Healer. But Natural Cure is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. Natural Cure synergizes with Chansey's base 105 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Chansey is leaning toward the special side (base 35 Sp. Atk). 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.
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