Chansey
Chansey is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,255 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Pound / Hyper Beam. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Chansey Stats and Max CP
Chansey's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Chansey Type Chart
Chansey takes increased damage from:
Chansey takes reduced damage from:
Chansey best moveset
| 1. | 4.83 | 5.14 | 194.2 | ||
| 2. | 4.35 | 4.63 | 175.0 | ||
| 3. | 4.16 | 4.43 | 167.2 | ||
| 4. | 4.04 | 4.31 | 162.6 | ||
| 5. | 3.78 | 4.03 | 152.0 | ||
| 6. | 3.65 | 3.89 | 146.7 |
Fast Attacks
Pound6
5
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 5 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.2s - 0.4s Trainer Battles Damage 4 Energy 4 Effects Pound has no special effects.See Pound details page ↗
Zen Headbutt11
9
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Poison
- 62.5%
Steel
Psychic
- 39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 11 Energy 9 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 6 Effects Zen Headbutt has no special effects.See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Dazzling Gleam100
50
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 50 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.1s - 3.3s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Dazzling Gleam has no special effects.See Dazzling Gleam details page ↗
Hyper Beam150
100
4.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 150 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 4.0s Damage window 3.5s - 3.8s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 80 Effects Hyper Beam has no special effects.See Hyper Beam details page ↗
Psychic95
50
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Poison
- 62.5%
Steel
Psychic
- 39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 95 Energy 50 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 55 Effects Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Chansey's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Chansey's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Chansey has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Chansey CP Chart
Chansey reaches a maximum of 1,255 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 654–717 CP, rising to 817–896 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 490–537 CP.
| 1255 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 490 CP - 537 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 654 CP - 717 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 654 CP - 717 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 817 CP - 896 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Chansey Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 CP | 2 | 55 CP | 3 | 93 CP |
| 4 | 131 CP | 5 | 169 CP | 6 | 207 CP |
| 7 | 245 CP | 8 | 282 CP | 9 | 320 CP |
| 10 | 358 CP | 11 | 394 CP | 12 | 430 CP |
| 13 | 466 CP | 14 | 502 CP | 15 | 537 CP |
| 16 | 573 CP | 17 | 609 CP | 18 | 645 CP |
| 19 | 681 CP | 20 | 717 CP | 21 | 753 CP |
| 22 | 788 CP | 23 | 824 CP | 24 | 860 CP |
| 25 | 896 CP | 26 | 932 CP | 27 | 968 CP |
| 28 | 1004 CP | 29 | 1039 CP | 30 | 1075 CP |
| 31 | 1093 CP | 32 | 1111 CP | 33 | 1129 CP |
| 34 | 1147 CP | 35 | 1165 CP | 36 | 1183 CP |
| 37 | 1201 CP | 38 | 1219 CP | 39 | 1237 CP |
| 40 | 1255 CP | 41 | 1270 CP | 42 | 1287 CP |
| 43 | 1303 CP | 44 | 1319 CP | 45 | 1335 CP |
| 46 | 1352 CP | 47 | 1368 CP | 48 | 1385 CP |
| 49 | 1402 CP | 50 | 1418 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #113 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 34.6 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
- Happiny evolves into Chansey which costs 25 Candy. Walk 15 km with your buddy
- Chansey evolves into Blissey which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Chansey
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Chansey's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Chansey.
Normal
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Chansey Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Chansey from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Chansey in Pokémon GO.
Chansey family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Chansey in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Chansey
Blissey
Happiny
Dynamax Chansey
Dynamax BlisseySize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.54 m | 0.55 m | 1.1 m | 1.65 m | 1.93 m |
Chansey's height ranges from 0.54 m to 1.93 m, with the average being 1.1 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Chansey in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.539 m | 0.55 m |
| 1′09″ | 1′10″ | |
| XS | 0.55 m | 1.1 m |
| 1′10″ | 3′07″ | |
| M | 0.825 m | 1.375 m |
| 2′08″ | 4′06″ | |
| XL | 1.375 m | 1.65 m |
| 4′06″ | 5′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.65 m | 1.925 m |
| 5′05″ | 6′04″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 3s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 8s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Chansey
Chansey high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Chansey. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork

Wallpaper
Chansey Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bringhappiness to those who manage to get it. |
| Yellow | A gentle and kind hearted POKéMON that shares itsnutritious eggs if it sees an injured POKéMON. |
| Gold | It walks carefully to prevent its egg from breaking.However, it is extremely fast at running away. |
| Silver | Few in number and difficult to cap ture, it is saidto bring happiness to the trainer who catches it. |
| Crystal | People try to catch it for its extremelynutritious eggs, but it rarely can be found. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | CHANSEY lays nutritionally excellent eggs on an everyday basis. The eggs are so delicious, they areeasily and eagerly devoured by even those people who have lost their appetite. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | It lays several eggs a day. The eggs are apparently rich in nutrients and extremely delicious. |
| LeafGreen | A rare and elusive POKéMON that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch one. |
| Diamond | It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people. |
| Pearl | It lays several eggs a day and won’t share them with those who have evil in their hearts. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | A kindly Pokémon that lays highly nutritious eggs and shares them with injured Pokémon or people. |
| HeartGold | It walks carefully to prevent its egg from breaking. However, it is extremely fast at running away. |
| SoulSilver | Being few in number and difficult to capture, it is said to bring happiness to the Trainer who catches it. |
| X | It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people. |
| Y | It lays several eggs a day. The eggs are apparently rich in nutrients and extremely delicious. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | The eggs laid by Chansey are rich in nutrients and a favorite food of many Pokémon. |
| Moon | Not only are these Pokémon fast runners, they’re also few in number, so anyone who finds one must be lucky indeed. |
| Ultra Sun | It seems that other Pokémon’s efforts to take its delicious, nutritious egg away from it caused Chansey to get faster at fleeing. |
| Ultra Moon | Because the eggs on their bellies have been overharvested by people in the past, the Chansey population remains very small. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A gentle and kindhearted Pokémon that shares its nutritious eggs if it sees an injured Pokémon. |
| Sword | The egg Chansey carries is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. It’s used as a high-class cooking ingredient. |
| Shield | This species was once very slow. To protect their eggs from other creatures, these Pokémon became able to flee quickly. |
| Legends: Arceus | This purehearted Pokémon shares its eggs with the injured. |
List of Chansey costumes
A list of Chansey costumes available in Pokémon GO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chansey’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Normal-type Pokémon, Chansey is weak to Fighting-type moves.
What are the best moves for Chansey in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Chansey in Pokémon GO are Pound and Hyper Beam. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.144 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 194.188.
How does Chansey perform in Raids?
Chansey's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Chansey rank as a Normal-type attacker?
Chansey's performance as a Normal-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Chansey?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Chansey: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.
What is Chansey’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Chansey’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1255 CP and 1418 CP at Level 50.
Can Chansey be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Chansey can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Chansey Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Chansey can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.












