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 walks carefully to prevent its egg from breaking. However, it is extremely fast at running away.
Being few in number and difficult to capture, it is said to bring happiness to the Trainer who catches it.
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)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x72-85% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x26-31% Drain Punch 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x62-73% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x18-22% Brick Break 2x79-93% Vital Throw 2x73-86% Arm Thrust 2x18-22% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x24-29% Drain Punch 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x17-20% Brick Break 2x79-93% Vital Throw 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x43-50% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x235-277%KO Focus Blast 2x26-31% Brick Break 2x118-139%KO Vital Throw 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x199-234%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Brick Break 2x100-119%KO Karate Chop 2x67-79% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x22-26% Drain Punch 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x62-73% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x159-187%KO Focus Blast 2x16-19% Brick Break 2x80-95% Vital Throw 2x75-88% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x239-282%KO Focus Blast 2x25-30% Submission 2x128-151%KO Brick Break 2x120-142%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x200-236%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Brick Break 2x101-119%KO Karate Chop 2x67-80% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x122-143%KO High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Focus Blast 2x22-26% Drain Punch 2x62-73% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x162-190%KO Focus Blast 2x15-18% Brick Break 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x238-280%KO Focus Blast 2x25-29% Submission 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x119-141%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x198-233%KO Focus Blast 2x20-24% Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Karate Chop 2x67-79% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Drain Punch 2x61-72% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x162-190%KO Focus Blast 2x16-19% Brick Break 2x82-96% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x244-287%KO Focus Blast 2x25-30% Cross Chop 2x163-192%KO Submission 2x131-155%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x204-240%KO Focus Blast 2x20-24% Cross Chop 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x103-121%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x124-147%KO High Jump Kick 2x108-127%KO Focus Blast 2x21-25% Drain Punch 2x63-74% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x164-194%KO Close Combat 2x131-155%KO Focus Blast 2x15-18% Brick Break 2x82-97% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Grab Chansey from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Happiny. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Chansey.
Where To Catch Chansey in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Happiny is your first catch on the way to Chansey. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-25 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Happiny from ChanseyBreed from Chansey at the Day Care.
Step 2Chansey ✓Route 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.23 RouteCommonMidSwarm activeRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.23 RouteCommonMidSwarm activeRoute 13HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 13SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 14SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 14HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 15SoulSilverGrass Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 15HeartGoldGrass Lv.25 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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