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.
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 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
Still unevolved, still relevant. Happiny's Eviolite bulk with a spread EV build EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Natural Cure adds passive value. Heal Bell gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Best Happiny Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Thunder Wave
- Seismic Toss
- Hyper Voice
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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
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.
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 a physical attacker with base 5 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
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