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 1 HP EV on a fast 800K XP curve to max out.
It carries a round, white rock in its belly pouch. If it gets along well with someone, it will sometimes give that person the rock.
It carefully carries a round, white rock that it thinks is an egg. It’s bothered by how curly its hair looks.
Happiny is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Happiny's special bulk (base 65 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Happiny for 68-81%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Happiny for 42-50%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Happiny View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x68-81% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Happiny View Machamp builds →Stone Edge42-50% Bullet Punch17-20% Knock Off27-33% | ||
Happiny starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Chansey using a Oval Stone. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. Evolving adds up to 320 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Still unevolved, still relevant. Happiny's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Natural Cure adds passive value. Heal Bell gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Happiny best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Present
- Thunder Wave
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
Most of Happiny's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Voice and Take Down, but Fairy and Dark and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Double-Edge and Tackle, with coverage across 7 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Happiny that handles most situations. Double-Edge and Flamethrower give it enough punch where it matters.
Breeding opens up real options for Happiny. Aromatherapy and Counter come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Last Resort and Facade and coverage across 9 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Happiny. Aromatherapy and Gravity come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hyper Voice and Uproar and coverage across 8 types.
low spawn rates across 56 encounter spots for Happiny. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Happiny in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Happiny through 56 walking encounters from Lv. 5-15, but availability differs between Scarlet and Violet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
4 encounter spots for Happiny at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Happiny in Legends: Arceus
You can find Happiny through 4 walking encounters at walking. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
No wild encounters for Happiny in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
moderate rates across 134 locations for Happiny in early-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.
Best Locations to Catch Happiny in Sword & Shield
Happiny appears in 134 walking locations at Lv. 13-48 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Happiny is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Happiny appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
For a casual playthrough, Happiny works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Chansey. That's where the stats start mattering.
Since Diamond & Pearl, Happiny has been in 13 games. Requiring an item-based evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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