Type matchups
Damage Chansey takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Chansey has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 250
- Attack
- 5
- Defense
- 5
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 450
Chansey has a base stat total of 450, higher than 44% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (250). With Sp. Atk (35) well above Attack (5), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 250 HP, 5 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Chansey can have the abilities Natural Cure, Serene Grace and Healer.
How to beat Chansey
Chansey takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Chansey's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Chansey's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Chansey is the middle stage of its line (Happiny → Chansey → Blissey): it evolves from Happiny and into Blissey.
Best counters to Chansey
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Chansey weak to?
As a Normal type, Chansey takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Chansey resistant to?
Chansey has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Chansey?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Chansey with super-effective attacks.