Chansey is a beloved Normal-type Pokémon known for its kindness and nurturing nature. This pink, egg-shaped creature is easily recognizable by the pouch on its belly, which holds a single egg. Chansey's eggs are highly nutritious and are considered a delicacy, often sought after by both Pokémon and humans alike. Despite its gentle demeanor, Chansey has developed impressive speed to flee from those who might try to steal its precious egg.
In the Pokémon world, Chansey often serves as a nurse's aide in Pokémon Centers, assisting Nurse Joy in caring for injured Pokémon. Its natural healing abilities and compassionate nature make it an ideal caretaker. Chansey is known to share its egg with injured Pokémon or people, but it will never offer its egg to those with evil intentions.
Interestingly, Chansey is a female-only species, with no male counterpart. This unique characteristic has led to various theories about its reproduction and evolution. In the wild, Chansey is extremely rare, and finding one is considered a sign of good luck.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Egg Pokémon
- Height: 3'7" (1.1 m)
- Weight: 76.3 lbs (34.6 kg)
- Abilities: Natural Cure, Serene Grace, Healer (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 100% Female
- Egg Group: Fairy
- Hatch Time: 40 cycles
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: A rare and elusive Pokémon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch it.
- Yellow: A gentle and kindhearted Pokémon that shares its nutritious 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.
- Ruby/Sapphire: Chansey lays nutritionally excellent eggs every day. The eggs are so delicious, they are eagerly devoured by even those people who have lost their appetite.
- Diamond/Pearl: It is said to deliver happiness. Being compassionate, it shares its eggs with injured people.
- 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.
Evolutions
Chansey evolves from Happiny when leveled up while holding an Oval Stone during the day. It can further evolve into Blissey when leveled up with high friendship.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
Chansey's role in the Pokémon world has expanded over the generations. In earlier games, it was primarily known for its rarity and high HP stat. Later generations introduced its pre-evolution, Happiny, and evolution, Blissey, creating a full evolutionary line. The anime has showcased Chansey's importance in Pokémon Centers, emphasizing its healing abilities and kind nature. In Pokémon GO, Chansey became a highly sought-after Pokémon due to its rarity and usefulness in gym battles. The introduction of the Lucky Egg held item, which Chansey can sometimes be found holding in the wild, added another layer of value to this already prized Pokémon.