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No. 0113 · Generation I · Kanto

Chansey

The Egg Pokémon

TL;DR. Chansey is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 450. A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.

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A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.

Height1.1 m

Weight34.6 kg

AbilitiesNatural Cure, Serene Grace

HiddenHealer

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 250

Attack 5

Defense 5

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 105

Speed 50

Total450

450 base stat total, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Normal-types.

250 base HP, Chansey's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Chansey in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Chansey reaches 1,255 CP at level 40 and 1,435 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack60

GO Defense128

GO Stamina487

Max CP (L40)1,255

Max CP (L50)1,418

Best buddy (L51)1,435

Raid catch CP 654–717 (L20). Weather boosted 817–896 (L25).

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Competitive

Chansey in competitive play.

Chansey is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #696 in the Great League.

Defensive

Stealth Rock / Seismic Toss / Soft-Boiled / Thunder Wave

ItemEviolite
NatureBold
EVs248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
TeraGhost, Steel, Fairy

Defensive

Seismic Toss / Soft-Boiled / Stealth Rock / Thunder Wave

ItemEviolite
NatureBold
EVs56 HP / 252 Def / 200 SpD
TeraDark, Ghost

Defensive

Seismic Toss / Soft-Boiled / Heal Bell / Stealth Rock

ItemEviolite
NatureBold
TeraDark, Fairy, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #696 71.7 score

Ultra League #829 26.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Chansey.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chansey, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Chansey?

Chansey is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Chansey weak to?

Chansey takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Chansey resistant to?

Chansey is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Chansey evolve?

Chansey evolves from Happiny (Hold Oval Stone, level up at day). Chansey evolves into Blissey (Friendship).

What generation is Chansey from?

Chansey was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0113.

What are Chansey's base stats?

Chansey has HP 250, Attack 5, Defense 5, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 105, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 450.

What are Chansey's abilities?

Chansey can have the abilities Natural Cure, Serene Grace, plus the Hidden Ability Healer.

Is Chansey legendary or mythical?

No. Chansey is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Chansey's best stat?

Chansey's highest base stat is HP at 250, which ranks 2nd of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Chansey good?

Chansey has a base stat total of 450, the 512th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Chansey as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Chansey in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Chansey in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Chansey in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Chansey in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Chansey 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Chansey is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Chansey vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Chansey	Normal avg	Difference
HP	250	77	+173
Attack	5	74	-69
Defense	5	60	-55
Special Attack	35	59	-24
Special Defense	105	64	+41
Speed	50	69	-19
Total	450	403	+47

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Game appearances

Chansey appears in 40 games.

Every mainline release where Chansey is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Indigo Disk DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Chansey in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon Town

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Cerulean Cave 2FDigletts CaveKanto Power PlantKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 21Kanto Victory Road 1 1FMT Moon 1FMT Moon B1fMT Moon B2fPokemon Mansion 1FPokemon Mansion 2FPokemon Mansion 3FPokemon Mansion B1fPokemon Tower 3FPokemon Tower 4FPokemon Tower 5FPokemon Tower 6F

Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver

Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15

Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan

Cerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Middle

Yellow

Cerulean Cave B1fKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Middle

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Middle

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 12Blush MountainMount Hokulani MainPoni Grove

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni Plains Center