While most trainers evolve Chansey into Blissey immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively. Known as the Egg Pokemon.
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.
The egg Chansey carries is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. It’s used as a high-class cooking ingredient.
This species was once very slow. To protect their eggs from other creatures, these Pokémon became able to flee quickly.
Chansey Weakness
GoodFighting-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Chansey to get Happiny eggs (with patience) using 41 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Aromatherapy, Gravity, Present and 1 more.
Natural Cure gives Chansey passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Chansey Moveset
- Seismic Toss
- Soft Boiled
- Toxic
- Teleport
Recommended Teammates
Coverage runs deep. Chansey can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Fairy and Dark. The offense anchors on Giga Impact and Hyper Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
To get Chansey, start by catching Happiny through walking encounters at Lv. 10-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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2SwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterRainingCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSandstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterRainingCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterOvercastCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSnowstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterIntense SunCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSnowingCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGWorkout SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-452%LateWaterSandstormor evolve from Happiny (Step 1)
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 special attacker with base 35 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wall role.
Chansey appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Chansey appears in 21 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Chansey have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen IIGS

Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW

Black & White - Gen VB2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY

X & Y - Gen VIORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM

Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A