[OVERVIEW]
* Chansey's sky-high HP alongside its good Special Defense allow it to check even the strongest of special attackers, with Mega Mewtwo Y and Modest Choice Specs Lunala being exceptions, since they run Psystrike and Psyshock, respectively.
* Chansey also has access to great support moves such as Heal Bell, Wish, Toxic, and Soft-Boiled, which make it a great addition to bulkier teams.
* When holding an Eviolite, Chansey's Special Defense increases drastically, and its Defense becomes somewhat decent, making Chansey overall bulkier than its evolution, Blissey. This allows Chansey to take hits better from both physical and special attacks.
* With Seismic Toss as Chansey's best way of dealing consistent damage, it's very passive and will often become setup fodder if not played cautiously.
* Despite the boost from Eviolite, Chansey still cannot take hits from physical threats such as Mega Salamence, Primal Groudon, and Extreme Killer Arceus.
* Chansey falls prone to Shadow Tag Pokemon, namely Mega Gengar, since unlike Blissey, it doesn't have the choice to hold Shed Shell.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Wish
move 2: Soft-Boiled
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Heal Bell
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Bold
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Wish allows Chansey to pass recovery to its teammates like Primal Groudon.
* Soft-Boiled is Chansey's most reliable form of recovery and is mandatory for it to function as a specially defensive wall.
* Toxic allows Chansey to cripple its foes and set them on a timer.
* Heal Bell cures any status conditions inflicted on Chansey's teammates and provides necessary cleric support to its team.
* Stealth Rock is a possible move of choice on Chansey, as it can switch into most support Arceus formes and keep Stealth Rock up for most parts of the game.
* Seismic Toss can be run for consistent damage.
Set Details
========
* Since Chansey already has a very high HP stat, it's more efficient to invest EVs on Defense so that it can take some physical hits such as uninvested Precipice Blades from Primal Groudon if need be.
* 252 EVs in Special Defense maximizes Chansey's special bulk, allowing it to take special attacks better, letting it check threats like Xerneas and Primal Kyogre.
* A Bold nature allows Chansey to take physical hits better and increases its overall bulk.
* Natural Cure cures any status condition inflicted on Chansey by simply switching out.
Usage Tips
========
* Switch Chansey into special threats such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Kyurem-W, as it can absorb any special attack they are capable of using.
* When facing Yveltal, scout for Knock Off by baiting it as you switch into a Dark-type-resistant Pokemon or Arceus forme.
* Chansey should use Toxic on threats like Primal Groudon to spread status across the opposing team to gradually weaken them.
* Use Soft-Boiled to keep Chansey's HP high so that it can switch in later on to absorb special attacks.
* Take advantage of Natural Cure, and use Chansey to absorb status conditions, which can be cured the instant it switches out, making Chansey a nice pivot.
* Whenever expecting a switch into Mega Gengar, switch Chansey to a Pursuit trapper to trap and KO Mega Gengar, which makes it easier for Chansey to function as a better specially defensive wall.
Team Options
========
* A Pursuit trapper is crucial for Chansey, as it can switch into opposing Mega Gengar, trap it with Pursuit, and OHKO it. Alolan Muk and Tyranitar are the best Pursuit users in the tier and are great teammates for Chansey. Alolan Muk is the better one among the two, since it's neutral to all of Mega Gengar's attacks and can also use Clear Smog, which allows it to check Xerneas thanks to Wish support from Chansey.
* Defog users such as Giratina and Arceus-Ground can be paired with Chansey, while the former can also switch into Fighting-type threats such as Mega Lucario and Mega Mewtwo X.
* Arceus-Ground can cover Chansey's weakness to offensive Primal Groudon while also providing Stealth Rock support to the team.
* Pokemon like Lugia and Arceus-Rock that can switch into physical threats such as Ho-Oh, Rayquaza, and Mega Salamence are good teammates for Chansey.
* Magearna can be paired with Chansey to relieve it from checking Xerneas and Yveltal, as sometimes, Chansey may find itself performing way too many roles and could rack up too much damage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Snatch can be run over Wish to Toxic stall Pokemon like Rest + Geomancy Xerneas and Calm Mind Arceus formes, as it prevents them from using any support moves to recover from Toxic. However, this tactic is unreliable, and Wish provides more support to Chansey's team.
* Since Chansey can take a few physical hits, it could carry Counter to blow back physical threats like Ho-Oh and Primal Groudon after taking a hit.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers like Mega Salamence, Mega Lucario, Mega Mewtwo X, Primal Groudon, and Sword Dance Arceus formes, including Extreme Killer Arceus, can easily break through Chansey and heavily requires teammates to cover this weakness.
**Trapping**: Since Chansey cannot carry a Shed Shell, it's prone to Shadow Tag Pokemon, namely Mega Gengar, which is able to go for Taunt and KO it with a series of Sludge Wave and Focus Blast, or even take it down using Perish Song. Perish Song + Whirlpool Arceus-Dark can also check Chansey, while Wobbuffet can lock Chansey into a useless move and switch out to bring in a setup sweeper that can use Chansey as setup fodder. Dugtrio can trap a weakened Chansey and proceed to revenge KO it with Tectonic Rage that can KO at 50% health.
**Clerics and Toxic Immunities**: Pokemon such as Toxapex, Skarmory, Celesteela, and Ferrothorn are able to annoy Chansey, as they are immune to Toxic and can PP stall it out. Aromatherapy users like Clefable and Refresh + Calm Mind Arceus formes are also able to handle Chansey.
**Mega Sableye**: Due to Mega Sableye's Ghost typing and Magic Bounce, Chansey cannot touch it at all.
**Taunt Users**: Pokemon like Mega Gyarados and Yveltal can use Taunt against Chansey, making it completely useless until it switches out and comes back onto the field at a later time.
* Chansey's sky-high HP alongside its good Special Defense allow it to check even the strongest of special attackers, with Mega Mewtwo Y and Modest Choice Specs Lunala being exceptions, since they run Psystrike and Psyshock, respectively.
* Chansey also has access to great support moves such as Heal Bell, Wish, Toxic, and Soft-Boiled, which make it a great addition to bulkier teams.
* When holding an Eviolite, Chansey's Special Defense increases drastically, and its Defense becomes somewhat decent, making Chansey overall bulkier than its evolution, Blissey. This allows Chansey to take hits better from both physical and special attacks.
* With Seismic Toss as Chansey's best way of dealing consistent damage, it's very passive and will often become setup fodder if not played cautiously.
* Despite the boost from Eviolite, Chansey still cannot take hits from physical threats such as Mega Salamence, Primal Groudon, and Extreme Killer Arceus.
* Chansey falls prone to Shadow Tag Pokemon, namely Mega Gengar, since unlike Blissey, it doesn't have the choice to hold Shed Shell.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Wish
move 2: Soft-Boiled
move 3: Toxic
move 4: Heal Bell
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Bold
evs: 252 Def / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
* Wish allows Chansey to pass recovery to its teammates like Primal Groudon.
* Soft-Boiled is Chansey's most reliable form of recovery and is mandatory for it to function as a specially defensive wall.
* Toxic allows Chansey to cripple its foes and set them on a timer.
* Heal Bell cures any status conditions inflicted on Chansey's teammates and provides necessary cleric support to its team.
* Stealth Rock is a possible move of choice on Chansey, as it can switch into most support Arceus formes and keep Stealth Rock up for most parts of the game.
* Seismic Toss can be run for consistent damage.
Set Details
========
* Since Chansey already has a very high HP stat, it's more efficient to invest EVs on Defense so that it can take some physical hits such as uninvested Precipice Blades from Primal Groudon if need be.
* 252 EVs in Special Defense maximizes Chansey's special bulk, allowing it to take special attacks better, letting it check threats like Xerneas and Primal Kyogre.
* A Bold nature allows Chansey to take physical hits better and increases its overall bulk.
* Natural Cure cures any status condition inflicted on Chansey by simply switching out.
Usage Tips
========
* Switch Chansey into special threats such as Xerneas, Primal Kyogre, and Kyurem-W, as it can absorb any special attack they are capable of using.
* When facing Yveltal, scout for Knock Off by baiting it as you switch into a Dark-type-resistant Pokemon or Arceus forme.
* Chansey should use Toxic on threats like Primal Groudon to spread status across the opposing team to gradually weaken them.
* Use Soft-Boiled to keep Chansey's HP high so that it can switch in later on to absorb special attacks.
* Take advantage of Natural Cure, and use Chansey to absorb status conditions, which can be cured the instant it switches out, making Chansey a nice pivot.
* Whenever expecting a switch into Mega Gengar, switch Chansey to a Pursuit trapper to trap and KO Mega Gengar, which makes it easier for Chansey to function as a better specially defensive wall.
Team Options
========
* A Pursuit trapper is crucial for Chansey, as it can switch into opposing Mega Gengar, trap it with Pursuit, and OHKO it. Alolan Muk and Tyranitar are the best Pursuit users in the tier and are great teammates for Chansey. Alolan Muk is the better one among the two, since it's neutral to all of Mega Gengar's attacks and can also use Clear Smog, which allows it to check Xerneas thanks to Wish support from Chansey.
* Defog users such as Giratina and Arceus-Ground can be paired with Chansey, while the former can also switch into Fighting-type threats such as Mega Lucario and Mega Mewtwo X.
* Arceus-Ground can cover Chansey's weakness to offensive Primal Groudon while also providing Stealth Rock support to the team.
* Pokemon like Lugia and Arceus-Rock that can switch into physical threats such as Ho-Oh, Rayquaza, and Mega Salamence are good teammates for Chansey.
* Magearna can be paired with Chansey to relieve it from checking Xerneas and Yveltal, as sometimes, Chansey may find itself performing way too many roles and could rack up too much damage.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
* Snatch can be run over Wish to Toxic stall Pokemon like Rest + Geomancy Xerneas and Calm Mind Arceus formes, as it prevents them from using any support moves to recover from Toxic. However, this tactic is unreliable, and Wish provides more support to Chansey's team.
* Since Chansey can take a few physical hits, it could carry Counter to blow back physical threats like Ho-Oh and Primal Groudon after taking a hit.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Physical Attackers**: Strong physical attackers like Mega Salamence, Mega Lucario, Mega Mewtwo X, Primal Groudon, and Sword Dance Arceus formes, including Extreme Killer Arceus, can easily break through Chansey and heavily requires teammates to cover this weakness.
**Trapping**: Since Chansey cannot carry a Shed Shell, it's prone to Shadow Tag Pokemon, namely Mega Gengar, which is able to go for Taunt and KO it with a series of Sludge Wave and Focus Blast, or even take it down using Perish Song. Perish Song + Whirlpool Arceus-Dark can also check Chansey, while Wobbuffet can lock Chansey into a useless move and switch out to bring in a setup sweeper that can use Chansey as setup fodder. Dugtrio can trap a weakened Chansey and proceed to revenge KO it with Tectonic Rage that can KO at 50% health.
**Clerics and Toxic Immunities**: Pokemon such as Toxapex, Skarmory, Celesteela, and Ferrothorn are able to annoy Chansey, as they are immune to Toxic and can PP stall it out. Aromatherapy users like Clefable and Refresh + Calm Mind Arceus formes are also able to handle Chansey.
**Mega Sableye**: Due to Mega Sableye's Ghost typing and Magic Bounce, Chansey cannot touch it at all.
**Taunt Users**: Pokemon like Mega Gyarados and Yveltal can use Taunt against Chansey, making it completely useless until it switches out and comes back onto the field at a later time.
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