blissey
Generation II · #0242 — Happiness Pokémon
Blissey, known as the Happiness Pokémon, is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II that represents the pinnacle of compassion and nurturing in the Pokémon world. As National Pokédex entry #242, Blissey is the final evolutionary form of the Happiny line, evolving from Chansey when exposed to high friendship. With a base stat total of 540, Blissey is heavily optimized for special defense and hit points, making it one of the most resilient support Pokémon available. Its signature characteristic is the single egg it carries in its belly pouch, which is said to induce happiness, kindness, and pleasant dispositions in anyone fortunate enough to consume it. The lore surrounding Blissey emphasizes its role as a universal healer and emotional support, with multiple Pokédex entries describing how this Pokémon can sense sadness from great distances and will rush to aid those in distress.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
46.8kg
Category
Happiness Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
pink
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
urban
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.
Blissey Biology & Physical Characteristics
Blissey possesses a distinctive appearance characterized by its large, ovoid pink and white body that resembles a fluffy nurse or caregiver. The Pokémon features a prominent white lower body and soft pink upper portions, with delicate hair-like curls adorning either side of its rounded head. White, wing-like tufts extend from its hips and shoulders, creating the aesthetic impression of a flowing dress that enhances its nurturing appearance. Its stubby pink arms and feet lack any visible digits, contributing to its cute and approachable design. Most notably, Blissey carries a single precious egg in a small pouch on its belly—this egg is the source of its legendary healing and happiness-inducing properties. The egg itself is said to be of such high quality that it commands the highest prices at markets throughout the Pokémon world. Blissey's fluffy coat of fur serves a sensory function, allowing the Pokémon to detect feelings of sadness and emotional distress in others, even from considerable distances away.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Blissey Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Blissey is a distinctly female-only species with no male counterpart, making it unique among many Pokémon evolutionary lines. This gender exclusivity is somewhat unusual, as the pre-evolution Chansey is also exclusively female, and their baby form Happiny follows the same pattern. The 100% female gender ratio reflects the thematic design choice to associate Blissey and its evolutionary relatives with maternal nurturing and caregiving roles traditionally depicted in cultural narratives. From a breeding perspective, Blissey belongs to the Fairy egg group, despite its Normal typing, which connects it to other magical and mystical Pokémon. The species has a base happiness value of 140, notably higher than the average Pokémon, indicating that Blissey begins most trainer relationships with a strong predisposition toward bonding and cooperation. With a hatching counter of 40 egg cycles, Blissey's offspring require a moderate amount of care to develop, though the fast growth rate means that any hatched Happiny will level quickly. The breeding mechanics for Blissey reinforce the species' thematic connection to happiness and the development of strong emotional bonds between trainers and their Pokémon.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
oval-stone
evolution
Level-up during Day on a Happiny: Holder evolves into Chansey.
Cost: 2000
oval-stone
evolution
Level-up during Day on a Happiny: Holder evolves into Chansey.
Cost: 2000
oval-stone
evolution
Level-up during Day on a Happiny: Holder evolves into Chansey.
Cost: 2000
oval-stone
evolution
Level-up during Day on a Happiny: Holder evolves into Chansey.
Cost: 2000
oval-stone
evolution
Level-up during Day on a Happiny: Holder evolves into Chansey.
Cost: 2000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
lucky-egg
training
Held: Increases EXP earned in battle by 50%.
Cost: 10000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
+850 more TMs/HMs
blissey's Evolution Chain
Blissey Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Blissey represents the final stage in the three-part evolutionary line beginning with Happiny, a baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. The evolution from Happiny to Chansey requires the Happiny to be holding an Oval Stone while leveling up during the daytime, a condition that emphasizes the importance of specific circumstances in nurturing growth. The subsequent evolution from Chansey to Blissey occurs when the Chansey is leveled up with high friendship, making this final evolution a reward for trainers who have developed a strong bond with their Pokémon. This friendship-based evolution mechanism underscores the thematic importance of emotional connection and mutual care throughout the line. The evolution process results in a significant increase in Blissey's defensive and hit point statistics, with base HP rising to an exceptional 255—among the highest of any Pokémon—while special defense reaches 135. These stat distributions reflect Blissey's role as an ultimate defensive and support Pokémon, capable of withstanding tremendous damage while protecting allies.
Where to Find
poni plains
alola
Blissey Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Blissey exhibits profoundly compassionate and empathetic behavior, consistently demonstrating an almost supernatural ability to sense when others are suffering emotionally or physically. Upon detecting sadness or illness, Blissey will rush to the afflicted party's location, no matter how far away they may be, driven by an overwhelming urge to provide comfort and healing. The Pokémon's behavior aligns perfectly with its species classification as the Happiness Pokémon—it is described as being overflowing with love and kindness. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Blissey demonstrates particular concern for injured humans, approaching players who have sustained damage to offer assistance. As an urban Pokémon, Blissey is rarely encountered in the wild, preferring environments where it can fulfill its purpose of caring for others, including hospitals, Pokémon Centers, and human settlements. This species is distinctly associated with nursing and supportive roles, making it a natural companion for those dedicated to healing and helping others.
Pokedex Entries
Anyone who takes even one bite of BLISSEY's egg be comes unfailingly caring and pleas ant to everyone.
It has a very com passionate nature. If it sees a sick POKéMON, it will nurse the sufferer back to health.
Biting into one of the delicious eggs that BLISSEY provides will make everyone around smile with joy.
BLISSEY senses sadness with its fluffy coat of fur. If it does so, this POKéMON will rush over to the sad person, however far they may be, to share an egg of happiness that brings a smile to any face.
If it senses sadness with its fluffy fur, a BLISSEY will rush over to the sad person, however far away, to share an egg of happiness that brings a smile to any face.
It has a very compassionate nature. If it sees a sick POKéMON, it will nurse the sufferer back to health.
Anyone who takes even one bite of BLISSEY’s egg becomes unfailingly caring and pleasant to everyone.
This kindhearted Pokémon nurses sick Pokémon to health. It senses feelings of sadness.
It is a Pokémon that delivers happiness. Eating its egg is said to make one kind to everyone.
The eggs it lays are filled with happiness. Eating even one bite will bring a smile to anyone.
Anyone who takes even one taste of BLISSEY’s egg becomes unfailingly caring and pleasant to everyone.
It has a very compassionate nature. If it sees a sick Pokémon, it will nurse the sufferer back to health.
The eggs it lays are filled with happiness. Eating even one bite will bring a smile to anyone.
The eggs it lays are filled with happiness. Eating even one bite will bring a smile to anyone.
The eggs it lays are filled with happiness. Eating even one bite will bring a smile to anyone.
This kindhearted Pokémon nurses sick Pokémon to health. It senses feelings of sadness.
Blissey senses sadness with its fluffy coat of fur. If it does so, this Pokémon will rush over to a sad person, no matter how far away, to share a Lucky Egg that brings a smile to any face.
Even the most ferocious Pokémon become calm when they eat Blissey’s egg, which is said to be filled with happiness.
Their eggs are such a delicacy that some say eating one will bring you happiness. These eggs fetch the highest prices on the market.
Its fluffy fur coat acts as a sensor, enabling it to read the feelings of people and Pokémon.
This Pokémon is overflowing with love. Only Chansey that share a strong bond with their Trainer can evolve, so people say.
Whenever a Blissey finds a weakened Pokémon, it will share its egg and offer its care until the other Pokémon is all better.
Blissey lays mysterious eggs that are filled with happiness. It’s said that anyone who eats a Blissey egg will start acting kindly to all others.
A kindhearted Pokémon that will care for any sick person or Pokémon until their health improves. The eggs it lays are delicious and bring good fortune to those who eat them.
Blissey Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Blissey is a direct English creation derived from the word 'bliss,' reflecting the eternal happiness and contentment associated with this Pokémon. The Japanese name Happinas (ハピナス) similarly stems from 'happy,' emphasizing the joy and pleasant emotions that define this species. The design concept draws heavy inspiration from nursing aesthetics and caregiver archetypes, with the fluffy appearance, soft coloring, and dress-like tufts suggesting a gentle, maternal figure. The single egg held in Blissey's pouch serves as both a literal and symbolic representation of nurturing and the creation of new life and happiness. The species' overall silhouette and proportions evoke both a nurse's uniform and traditional depictions of maternal characters in media. The white and pink color scheme reinforces associations with healthcare, cleanliness, and tenderness. Blissey's design successfully communicates its purpose and personality through visual elements alone, making it instantly recognizable as a support-oriented Pokémon dedicated to healing and emotional comfort.
Learnable Moves
Blissey can learn 81 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| egg bomb | normal | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| minimize | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| present | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soft boiled | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Blissey Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Blissey is primarily utilized as a special wall and support Pokémon rather than an offensive threat. Its base stat total of 540 is distributed almost exclusively toward survivability, with a monumental base HP of 255 and base special defense of 135, allowing it to absorb special attacks that would devastate most other Pokémon. By contrast, Blissey's attack and defense statistics are both a mere 10, making it extremely vulnerable to physical attacks and completely incapable of dealing significant damage with physical moves. This extreme specialization makes Blissey an excellent choice for holding defensive positions and protecting teammates while using its abilities and movepool to provide support. Blissey's ability Natural Cure allows it to cleanse any major status condition when switching out, providing team-wide utility against status-heavy strategies. The hidden ability Healer grants a 30% chance each turn to cure adjacent allies of status conditions, making Blissey invaluable in double and triple battles. Serene Grace doubles the chance of move effects occurring, amplifying the utility of moves like Icy Wind or Thunder Wave that carry secondary effects. Blissey's movepool includes essential support moves like Stealth Rock, Toxic, Protect, Heal Bell, and Aromatherapy, enabling it to fulfill multiple roles simultaneously.
Commonly Asked Questions About Blissey
What type is Blissey?
Blissey is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Blissey evolve from?
Blissey evolved from chansey that evolved from happiny.
What are Blissey's weaknesses?
Blissey is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Blissey?
Blissey can be found in poni plains (alola).
Blissey Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Blissey holds a significant place in Pokémon media and culture, most notably through its recurring appearance in the animated series as Nurse Joy's primary partner Pokémon. The Nurse Joy character operates multiple Pokémon Centers across the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova regions, with Blissey consistently serving as her trusted companion and assistant in caring for injured and exhausted Pokémon. This repeated association has cemented Blissey's role in popular culture as the quintessential healing and nursing Pokémon. Brock's Blissey also appears prominently in the anime, further reinforcing the species' reputation as a compassionate caregiver. The Pokémon's depiction in trading card game artwork and promotional materials consistently emphasizes its nurturing nature and connection to healthcare. Blissey has appeared in various Pokémon spinoff games and media, including Pokémon UNITE, where its gameplay mechanics reflect its supportive role. The species represents an important cultural archetype within the Pokémon franchise—the selfless healer dedicated to protecting and caring for others without seeking recognition or reward.
Where to Find Blissey in Every Pokémon Game
Blissey's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon games and generations. In the original Generation II games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal), Blissey can be encountered as a natural evolution from Chansey, which appears in various routes and locations. In subsequent games, Blissey maintains similar accessibility through evolution of Chansey or, in later generations, through evolution of Happiny. The species appears in most mainline games including Diamond and Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White, X and Y, Sword and Shield, and the recent Scarlet and Violet entries. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Blissey receives a special narrative function related to player injury mechanics. The species is notably rare in the wild, with Pokédex entries consistently noting its preference for urban and populated areas rather than wilderness habitats. Many trainers obtain Blissey by raising Chansey with high friendship, making it accessible but requiring effort and dedication. Blissey has been featured in Pokémon GO and various mobile titles, where its incredible bulk makes it a valuable asset for raids and gym defense. The species' consistent inclusion across generations demonstrates its popularity and importance to the franchise's identity as a symbol of nurturing and support.