Chansey
#222 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Egg Pokémon
Chansey
#222 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Egg Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
250
610
704
Attack
5
13
119
Defense
5
13
119
Sp. Atk
35
67
185
Sp. Def
105
193
339
Speed
50
94
218
Total
450
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Chansey
Egg Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #222 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 HP |
| Catch rate | 30 |
| Base Exp. | 395 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 0% male 100% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,240 steps) |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Happiny #440 | day | ![]() Chansey #222 |
![]() Chansey #222 | High friendship | ![]() Blissey #223 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | During a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | During a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | During a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 20% | During a swarm |
Route 13 Road 13 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 14 Road 14 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Route 15 Road 15 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | - |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Start | Growl | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered. |
| 5 | Tail Whip | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered. |
| 9 | Refresh | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. |
| 12 | Soft-Boiled | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP. It may also be used to heal an ally’s HP. |
| 16 | Double Slap | ![]() | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 | The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row. |
| 20 | Minimize | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user’s evasion stat is boosted. |
| 23 | Sing | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 15 | A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the foe into a deep slumber. |
| 27 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| 31 | Defense Curl | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat. |
| 34 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| 38 | Egg Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | A large egg is hurled with maximum force at the foe to inflict damage. |
| 42 | Healing Wish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured. |
| 46 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| TM49 | Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | ![]() | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM67 | Recycle | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. |
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Heal Bell | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Last Resort | ![]() | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Rollout | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatherapy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Gravity | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation. |
| Heal Bell | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Mud Bomb | ![]() | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 | The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Present | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 15 | The user attacks by giving the foe a booby-trapped gift. It restores HP sometimes, however. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Traits
Natural Cure
Ability Slot 1
All status problems heal when it switches out.
Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.
Serene Grace
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the likelihood of added effects appearing.
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.




































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