Happiny is a baby Pokemon from Gen 4 — it can't hold its own in battle yet. The payoff is Blissey, which is where the real competitive value lives. Worth raising if you need one on your team. Ghost moves can't touch it, and only a single type hits it super-effectively.
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.
In imitation of Chansey, it keeps a round stone tucked into its belly pouch and cherishes it dearly. It gets along well with children and will sometimes play house with them for fun.
Happiny Weakness
GoodHappiny is weak to Fighting-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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.
At 220 BST, Happiny is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Chansey before bringing it to any serious fight.
Happiny's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 30 Speed, Happiny won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Happiny evolves into Chansey using a Oval Stone. Happiny is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Happiny gets Natural Cure, Serene Grace, and Friend Guard. But Natural Cure is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Happiny is leaning toward the special side (base 15 Sp. Atk). But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Happiny appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
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 IVDPDebut
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