Chansey Best Moveset
250 HP and Held ItemEviolite turn 5/105 defenses into the best special wall in the game since Blissey exists as the evolution. AbilityNatural Cure clears status on the switch. The moveset absorbs special damage infinitely and supports with Stealth Rock and status moves. 5 Defense still collapses to any physical attack.
★Gen I — Red, Blue & YellowS
250 HP and 105 Special made Chansey the best special wall in Gen I (Red & Blue). Softboiled kept it at full health, and Thunder Wave crippled anything that tried to break through.
Had a combined Special stat of 105
Best Moves
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 13
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABTutor
Thunder Wave
Electric—COMMONUtilityTM13
Ice Beam
Ice90COMMONCoverageTM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90COMMONCoverageTutor
Seismic Toss
Fighting—RARECoverageLv 29
Sing
Normal—RARESTABBest Build
Support Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
↓Gen II — Gold, Silver & CrystalA
The Special split dropped offenses to a useless 35 Sp. Atk, but 105 Sp. Def was still elite. Blissey existed now as its evolution, pushing Chansey down.
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 13
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABTM3
Curse
Ghost—RARESetupTM30
Shadow Ball
Ghost80RARECoverageXfer
Body Slam
Normal85RARESTABXfer
Counter
Fighting—RARECoverageUtility Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Curse
- Shadow Ball
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
→Gen III — Ruby, Sapphire & EmeraldA
Blissey was generally preferred in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire) for the higher HP. Chansey had no Eviolite to differentiate itself.
Received Natural Cure and Serene Grace
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 13
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABTutor
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageTM13
Ice Beam
Ice90COMMONCoverageTM4
Calm Mind
Psychic—RAREUtilityTutor
Thunder Wave
Electric—RAREUtilityTM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90RARECoverageTM6
Toxic
Poison—RAREUtility—
Wish
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Ice Beam
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
→Gen IV — Diamond, Pearl & PlatinumA
Same as Gen III in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Blissey was the better choice in almost every situation without an item to boost Chansey's defenses.
Physical/Special split overhauled move damage
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 12
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABXfer
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageEgg
Heal Bell
Normal—COMMONSTABTM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtilityTM73
Thunder Wave
Electric—RAREUtilityEgg
Aromatherapy
Grass—RAREUtilityTM13
Ice Beam
Ice90RARECoverageEVs
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
→Gen V — Black & White / B2W2A
Eviolite arrived and changed the math in Gen V (Black & White). 50% boost to both Defense and Sp. Def made Chansey tankier than Blissey in most matchups.
Gained Healer as hidden abilityHidden Abilities became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Xfer
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageLv 16
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABTM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtilityTM73
Thunder Wave
Electric—COMMONUtilityTutor
Stealth Rock
Rock—RAREUtilityEgg
Heal Bell
Normal—RARESTABEgg
Aromatherapy
Grass—RAREUtility—
Wish
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Soft Boiled
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
↑Gen VI — X & Y / ORASS
Eviolite Chansey was the premier special wall in Gen VI (X & Y). Teams chose between Blissey's Leftovers recovery or Chansey's raw Eviolite bulk. Both were top-tier.
Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 16
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABEgg
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageTM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtilityEgg
Heal Bell
Normal—COMMONSTABTutor
Stealth Rock
Rock—RAREUtilityTM73
Thunder Wave
Electric—RAREUtility—
Wish
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Toxic
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUMS
Two gens as the go-to special wall in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Eviolite Chansey survived special attacks that even Blissey couldn't tank.
Z-Moves became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageLv 16
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABTM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtilityTutor
Stealth Rock
Rock—COMMONUtilityTM73
Thunder Wave
Electric—RAREUtilityEgg
Heal Bell
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Soft Boiled
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
↓Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPA
Teleport pivoting gave both Chansey and Blissey new utility in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Blissey's Leftovers recovery started looking better for longer games.
Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Egg
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageLv 44
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABXfer
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtilityTM14
Thunder Wave
Electric—RAREUtility—
Wish
Normal—RARESTABEgg
Aromatherapy
Grass—RAREUtilityXfer
Teleport
Psychic—RAREUtilityTM25
Protect
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Soft Boiled
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
↓Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AC
Fell further in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Special attackers had gotten strong enough that even Eviolite Chansey couldn't wall them reliably.
Terastallization became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
Lv 44
Soft-Boiled
Normal—COMMONSTABEgg
Seismic Toss
Fighting—COMMONCoverageTM82
Thunder Wave
Electric—COMMONUtilityTM116
Stealth Rock
Rock—COMMONUtilityEgg
Heal Bell
Normal—RARESTABEVs
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Chansey Weak Against
Good1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
Best Pokemon Against Chansey
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemBooster Energy NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Sandy Shocks builds →Thunderbolt9-10% Volt Switch7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Walking Wake builds →Draco Meteor18-22% Flamethrower13-15% Dragon Pulse12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Slowking builds →Scald5-6% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Chansey View Pelipper builds →Hurricane7-8% U Turn6-7% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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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
3 Forms
Breeding
Breed with Chansey to get Happiny eggs (with patience) using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Egg Groups
Gender
♀100.0%
Hatch Time
40 cycles·10,280 steps
Slow~10 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
How to Get Chansey
Plenty of locations for Chansey with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Chansey in SV
To get Chansey, start by catching Happiny through walking encounters at Lv. 5-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HappinyAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.5-15OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Chansey ✓Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.25-55OverworldRate 1%Savanna BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.66Overworldor evolve from Happiny (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BlisseyAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Chansey (Step 2)
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Chansey in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Chansey in PLA
The path to Chansey starts with Happiny at Lv. 13-62 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HappinyOreburrow TunnelLv.13-16CaveRate 15%Obsidian FallsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Hideaway BayLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62GrassRate 15%Day
Step 2Chansey ✓Obsidian FallsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Tombolo WalkLv.30-38GrassRate 15%Hideaway BayLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62GrassRate 15%Dayor evolve from Happiny (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into BlisseyObsidian FallsLv.16-19GrassRate 15%Avalanche SlopesLv.59-62GrassRate 15%Dayor evolve from Chansey (Step 2)
Happiny doesn't appear in the wild, so the 3-stage path to Chansey starts at the nursery. Catch Chansey first, breed for Happiny, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Chansey in BDSP
The path to Chansey starts with Happiny at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Chansey tops out at low spawn rates across 240 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Chansey in SwSh
To get Chansey, start by catching Happiny through walking encounters at Lv. 10-48. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch HappinyChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Heavy FogChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%OvercastChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SandstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%RainingChallenge BeachLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%RainingFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowingFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%OvercastFields of HonorLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%RainingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%Heavy FogSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%SandstormSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 10%ThunderstormTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%SnowstormTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%Heavy FogTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.16-21GrassRate 10%ThunderstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%RainingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Heavy FogChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 10%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%RainingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%ThunderstormLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.43-48GrassRate 10%All WeatherInsular SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 10%All WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 10%All WeatherWorkout SeaLv.43-48GrassRate 10%All Weather
Step 2Chansey ✓Challenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowingChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%RainingChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Intense SunChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SandstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%RainingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Normal WeatherChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SandstormChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%RainingFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Intense SunFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SandstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormFields of HonorLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%RainingForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SandstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%RainingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowingPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Normal WeatherPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SandstormPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowingSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SnowstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%RainingSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Intense SunSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%SandstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldRate 2%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%RainingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Intense SunTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 2%ThunderstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SnowingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SnowstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%RainingBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%Intense SunBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SandstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormBrawlers' CaveLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SnowingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%ThunderstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 2%OvercastTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 2%SnowingTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 2%Normal WeatherTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 2%SandstormTraining LowlandsLv.13-18OverworldSwordRate 2%ThunderstormTraining 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Base Stats
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.
Base Stats
Above
HP250S
Attack5F
Defense5F
Sp. Atk35F
Sp. Def105B
Speed50D
Total450
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult30 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.1 m
Weight34.6 kg
Base XP395
Abilities
Natural Cure
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.Serene Grace
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.HealerHidden Ability
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training targetPokedex EntryPokemon Legends: Z-A
This kindly Pokémon lays highly nutritious eggs and shares them with injured Pokémon or people.
Chansey Guide
At 450 BST, Chansey is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Blissey before bringing it to any serious fight.
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 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.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves