Type matchups
Damage Happiny takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Happiny 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
- 100
- Attack
- 5
- Defense
- 5
- Sp. Atk
- 15
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 220
Happiny has a base stat total of 220, higher than 2% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (100). With Sp. Atk (15) well above Attack (5), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 5 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Happiny can have the abilities Natural Cure, Serene Grace and Friend Guard.
How to beat Happiny
Happiny 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 Happiny's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Happiny's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Happiny is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Happiny → Chansey → Blissey) and evolves into Chansey.
Best counters to Happiny
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Happiny weak to?
As a Normal type, Happiny takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Happiny resistant to?
Happiny has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Happiny?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Happiny with super-effective attacks.