chansey
Generation I · #0113 — Egg Pokémon
Chansey, known in Japan as Lucky, is a Normal-type Pokémon that has captured the hearts of trainers and scholars alike since its introduction in Generation I. As the Egg Pokémon, Chansey occupies a unique ecological niche defined by its extraordinary ability to produce nutritious eggs on a daily basis. This rare and elusive creature is said to bring happiness to those fortunate enough to encounter it, a testament to its gentle nature and the cultural significance it holds within the Pokémon world. With a base stat total of 450, Chansey's distribution heavily favors bulk and support capabilities, making it an ideal candidate for defensive and healing-focused team compositions across various competitive formats.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
34.6kg
Category
Egg Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
pink
Shape
upright
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.
Chansey Biology & Physical Characteristics
Chansey is a distinctly ovoid Pokémon with a predominantly pink coloration and an endearingly rotund physique. Standing at 1.1 meters tall and weighing 34.6 kilograms, this soft-bodied creature features stubby arms, dark pink feet, and tiny, expressive eyes that convey its gentle disposition. Three hair-like tufts adorned with dark pink tips protrude from each side of its head, contributing to its distinctive appearance. Most notably, Chansey's belly contains a dark pink pouch from which it produces and carries a single white egg—the crown jewel of this species. According to numerous Pokédex entries, these eggs are extraordinarily nutritious and delicious, so much so that even individuals who have lost their appetite eagerly devour them, making Chansey's reproductive cycle of considerable culinary and medicinal interest.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Chansey Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Chansey represents an exceptionally rare case within the Pokémon universe: it is a female-only species with no male counterpart. This unique characteristic is reflected in its gender ratio of zero percent male and one hundred percent female, making every Chansey encountered in the wild an exclusively feminine creature. The base friendship value of 140 is notably higher than average, suggesting that Chansey forms bonds quickly with its trainers and caregivers, a trait consistent with its depiction as a gentle and kindhearted Pokémon. As a member of the Fairy egg group, Chansey can breed with compatible partners to produce Happiny offspring, though it cannot produce other Chansey through natural breeding means. The species has a fast growth rate and requires forty egg cycles to hatch, equivalent to approximately ten thousand to ten thousand two hundred eighty steps, making it relatively efficient for trainers seeking to develop these eggs for their teams.
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-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
lucky-punch
species-specific
Raises Chansey’s critical hit ratio by two stages.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm04
sword shield
tm05
red blue
tm04
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
yellow
tm05
sword shield
tm05
red green japan
+671 more TMs/HMs
chansey's Evolution Chain
Chansey Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Chansey exists as the middle stage of a three-stage evolutionary line that begins with Happiny and culminates in Blissey. Happiny, introduced in Generation IV, evolves into Chansey when leveled up during the daytime while holding an Oval Stone, a requirement that emphasizes the special nature of this transition. Once obtained, Chansey continues its evolutionary journey toward greater defensive capabilities by evolving into Blissey—a significantly bulkier Pokémon—when leveled up with high friendship. This progression reflects a thematic arc where the Pokémon's nurturing and supportive qualities intensify alongside its trainer's bond with it. The evolutionary chain demonstrates how Chansey serves as the optimal midpoint between the baby form's early limitations and the final evolution's superior defensive statistics, providing trainers with flexibility in team construction depending on their strategic needs and playstyle preferences.
Where to Find
kanto safari zone
kanto
+11 more
cerulean cave
kanto
+8 more
kanto route 13
kanto
+14 more
kanto route 15
kanto
+10 more
kanto route 14
kanto
+10 more
sinnoh route 209
sinnoh
+15 more
sinnoh route 210
sinnoh
+12 more
poni grove
alola
alola route 12
alola
blush mountain
alola
mount hokulani
alola
poni plains
alola
mt moon
kanto
+3 more
kanto route 12
kanto
kanto victory road 1
kanto
kanto route 5
kanto
kanto route 6
kanto
kanto route 8
kanto
kanto route 9
kanto
kanto route 10
kanto
+10 more locations in other games
Chansey Behaviour and Natural Habitat
True to its classification as a rare and elusive Pokémon, Chansey inhabits locations that are difficult to access and infrequently traveled. The species exhibits remarkable duality in its locomotion: while it moves with deliberate care during normal circumstances to prevent its precious egg from breaking, Chansey becomes extremely fast when fleeing danger, as noted in Gold and Silver era Pokédex entries. This kindhearted creature demonstrates remarkable empathy toward both injured Pokémon and people, actively sharing its nutritious eggs with those in need despite their rarity and value. The gentle and benevolent nature of Chansey makes it highly sought after not merely for the eggs it produces, but for the happiness and good fortune said to accompany its capture. Few in number and difficult to locate, encountering a Chansey in the wild is considered extraordinarily fortunate.
Pokedex Entries
A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to get it.
A gentle and kind hearted POKéMON that shares its nutritious eggs if it sees an injured POKéMON.
It walks carefully to prevent its egg from breaking. However, it is extremely fast at running away.
Few in number and difficult to cap ture, it is said to bring happiness to the trainer who catches it.
People try to catch it for its extremely nutritious eggs, but it rarely can be found.
CHANSEY lays nutritionally excellent eggs on an everyday basis. The eggs are so delicious, they are easily and eagerly devoured by even those people who have lost their appetite.
CHANSEY lay nutritionally excellent eggs every day. The eggs are so delicious, they are eagerly devoured by even those people who have lost their appetite.
It lays several eggs a day. The eggs are apparently rich in nutrients and extremely delicious.
A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch one.
It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people.
It lays several eggs a day and won’t share them with those who have evil in their hearts.
A kindly Pokémon that lays highly nutritious eggs and shares them with injured Pokémon or people.
It walks carefully to prevent its egg from breaking. However, it is extremely fast at running away.
Being few in number and difficult to capture, it is said to bring happiness to the Trainer who catches it.
A kindly Pokémon that lays highly nutritious eggs and shares them with injured Pokémon or people.
A kindly Pokémon that lays highly nutritious eggs and shares them with injured Pokémon or people.
It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people.
It lays several eggs a day. The eggs are apparently rich in nutrients and extremely delicious.
Chansey lays nutritionally excellent eggs on an everyday basis. The eggs are so delicious, they are easily and eagerly devoured by even those people who have lost their appetite.
The eggs laid by Chansey are rich in nutrients and a favorite food of many Pokémon.
It seems that other Pokémon’s efforts to take its delicious, nutritious egg away from it caused Chansey to get faster at fleeing.
Not only are these Pokémon fast runners, they’re also few in number, so anyone who finds one must be lucky indeed.
Because the eggs on their bellies have been overharvested by people in the past, the Chansey population remains very small.
A gentle and kindhearted Pokémon that shares its nutritious eggs if it sees an injured Pokémon.
The egg Chansey carries is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. It’s used as a high-class cooking ingredient.
This species was once very slow. To protect their eggs from other creatures, these Pokémon became able to flee quickly.
This purehearted Pokémon shares its eggs with the injured.
Chansey Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The design of Chansey draws considerable inspiration from eggs themselves, with the Pokémon's ovoid body shape and central pouch mechanism serving as clear visual references to its primary biological function. The coloration scheme of soft pink with darker pink accents creates an appearance that feels approachable and nurturing, qualities reinforced by its gentle facial expression and diminutive limbs. In Japanese, Chansey is called Lucky (ラッキー), a name that directly reflects the belief that encountering this rare Pokémon brings good fortune to its captor. The English name Chansey, while not as transparently etymological as its Japanese counterpart, may derive from the concept of chance and fortune, maintaining thematic consistency with its legendary status as a bringer of happiness. The hair-like tufts on its head and overall soft aesthetic create a distinctive silhouette that remains immediately recognizable across all visual media, contributing significantly to its enduring popularity since its original introduction.
Learnable Moves
Chansey can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 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 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| egg bomb | normal | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 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 |
| 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 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 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 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Chansey Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Chansey functions primarily as a defensive support Pokémon rather than an offensive threat, a role perfectly aligned with its stat distribution. With a massive base HP of 250 and a respectable base Special Defense of 105, Chansey can absorb special attacks with remarkable resilience while maintaining survivability. However, its abysmal Attack and Defense stats of 5 each make it virtually defenseless against physical attacks without proper team support. The three available abilities offer distinct strategic advantages: Natural Cure allows Chansey to cleanse status ailments upon switching out, Serene Grace doubles the chance of move effects occurring to enable reliable paralysis or burn applications, and the hidden ability Healer provides a thirty percent chance to cure adjacent allies of status conditions each turn, making Chansey an exceptional teammate for status-vulnerable Pokémon. Common competitive movesets emphasize support functions such as Stealth Rock, Toxic, Soft-Boiled for self-healing, and Wish for passive team recovery, positioning Chansey as an essential defensive pivot in balance and bulky offense teams.
Commonly Asked Questions About Chansey
What type is Chansey?
Chansey is a normal type Pokemon.
What does Chansey evolve into?
Chansey evolves into blissey.
What are Chansey's weaknesses?
Chansey is weak to fighting type moves.
Where can I find Chansey?
Chansey can be found in kanto safari zone (kanto), cerulean cave (kanto) and kanto route 13 (kanto) and 27 other locations.
Chansey Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Chansey has maintained considerable prominence in Pokémon media and popular culture since its debut in Generation I, particularly through its association with Nurse Joy, whose Chansey appears throughout the animated series as a trusted medical partner in Pokémon Centers. The recurring depiction of Chansey assisting in the care and recovery of injured Pokémon reinforced its real-world cultural identity as a symbol of healing, kindness, and compassionate care. This iconic pairing elevated Chansey's status beyond that of a typical catchable creature to a culturally significant representative of the Pokémon franchise's themes of animal husbandry and companionship. The rarity and desirability of Chansey, combined with the belief that capturing one brings happiness, has made it a particularly sought-after species among collectors and nostalgic players. Its egg-producing mechanics have also influenced numerous game mechanics and storylines, while its gentle aesthetic and supportive role have made it a consistent favorite for players who prioritize supportive team archetypes and nurturing playstyles throughout the franchise's evolution.
Where to Find Chansey in Every Pokémon Game
Chansey's in-game availability has varied considerably across different Pokémon generations, reflecting its status as a rare and elusive Pokémon. In the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, Chansey appears as an extremely uncommon encounter with a capture rate of 30, representing approximately a 3.9 percent success rate with a standard Poké Ball at full health. Subsequent generations have maintained this rarity, positioning Chansey as a late-game or supplementary encounter in most canonical routes, though specific locations vary between titles. The species has appeared in numerous remakes and spin-off games, each with its own locational specifications and availability windows. Special events and distributions have occasionally made Chansey more accessible to players who might otherwise struggle with its low encounter rates in the wild. More recent generations like Scarlet and Violet have adjusted availability mechanics, though Chansey remains a creature that requires either significant effort to locate naturally or strategic breeding of Happiny with an Oval Stone to obtain reliably. The consistent rarity across generations has contributed substantially to Chansey's perceived value and the prestige associated with successfully catching or training this beloved Pokémon.