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.
A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.
Stat spread.
Total of 450. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Chansey first appeared on February 14, 2020, during Valentine's Day 2020.
- Chansey and Happiny
- Dynamax
- Blissey by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Apr 16 to Apr 22, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 to Apr 22, 2025 | 1-star | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event |
| Mar 22 to Mar 31, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 5 to Mar 11, 2024 | 3-star | Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event |
| Dec 11 to Dec 15, 2023 | 3-star | Adamant Time |
| Apr 4 to Apr 11, 2023 | 3-starFlower crown | Spring into Spring |
Chansey in competitive play.
Chansey is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #766 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chansey is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Chansey appears in 40 games.
Every mainline release where Chansey is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Chansey.
Every main-series game Chansey is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Four, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area Two
- WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Casseroya Lake
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildFields of Honor, Brawlers' Cave, Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Courageous Cavern, Forest of Focus, Honeycalm Island, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Potbottom Desert, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands, Warm-Up Tunnel, Workout Sea (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Horseshoe Plains (mass outbreaks), near Obsidian Falls
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie (mass outbreaks)
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Hideaway Bay, Tombolo Walk and nearby (additional (Alpha)), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Lonely Spring (mass outbreaks)
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 12, Mount Hokulani, Blush Mountain, Poni Grove (SOS Battle)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 23, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Pokémon Tower, Power Plant, Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Normal) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveHappiny (Level up holding Oval Stone (during the day))
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210, Trophy Garden
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Meadow with 12 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 13, 14, 15
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildSafari Zone, Cerulean Cave
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Chansey appears in 136 episodes.
From EP002 (1997-04-08) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Chansey has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Chansey sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Chansey in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Chansey
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.