Chansey is a nonconventional pick mostly seen on hyper offense and stall teams. Its immunity to Ghost, combined with its increased physical bulk compared to Blissey, makes Chansey a great switch-in to both of Calyrex-S's STAB moves, which is especially useful for hyper offense teams. Chansey's gargantuan special bulk allows it to switch in on many threats for offensive teams such as Kyogre, Xerneas, and Lunala. Its great utility movepool, including Thunder Wave, Stealth Rock, and Healing Wish, also offers a plethora of options to support both offensive and defensive teams alike. Teleport, in particular, grants momentum via a slow pivot, which is extremely beneficial for hyper offense teams. On stall teams, Chansey has higher physical bulk than Blissey and can support its team with Toxic, Aromatherapy, and Stealth Rock. However, that's pretty much all the good with Chansey, as it is inferior to Blissey in almost every other way; having to hold Eviolite means Chansey is easily crippled by entry hazards, which Heavy-Duty Boots Blissey has a better time against, and it can easily fall to Kyogre, whereas Utility Umbrella Blissey does not. Also, even though it has great bulk, it will still fall quickly on hyper offense teams, as the team's fast-paced nature does not give it opportunities to heal.
[SET]
name: Support
move 1: Soft-Boiled
move 2: Teleport / Stealth Rock
move 3: Healing Wish / Stealth Rock / Toxic
move 4: Thunder Wave / Aromatherapy / Seismic Toss
item: Eviolite
ability: Natural Cure
nature: Bold
evs: 4 HP / 252 Def / 252 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
Chansey relies on its bulk to switch in to many special threats such as Kyogre, Eternatus, and Calyrex-S. Teleport lets Chansey generate momentum and allows frail-but-strong teammates such as Marshadow, Rayquaza, and Mewtwo to be brought in safely. Instead of Teleport, Chansey can use Stealth Rock, putting pressure on defensive threats like Kyogre, Eternatus, and Xerneas, which facilitates wallbreaking later in the game. Healing Wish fully heals a partner who lacks recovery or has been crippled by status, including Necrozma-DM, Groudon, and Zekrom. Toxic should only be used on stall teams, as it gives up momentum but cripples common switch-ins such as Marshadow, Groudon, Zekrom, and Yveltal by putting them on a timer. Seismic Toss's fixed damage is useful to soften switch-ins, and it helps Chansey not be completely useless against Taunt users. Eviolite is a mandatory item on Chansey, boosting its already high special bulk and granting it decent physical bulk.
Chansey pairs well with suicide leads like Froslass, Aerodactyl, and Cloyster on hyper offense teams, as they can set up Stealth Rock or Spikes while keeping momentum. It also appreciates strong attackers like Calyrex-S, Rayquaza, and Zekrom which can use the momentum Chansey provides to immensely pressure the opposing team. Strong Dark-type attackers like specially offensive Yveltal and Swords Dance Weavile appreciate Chansey's ability to switch in on Eternatus and, in return, provide secondary Calyrex-S checks, which is highly appreciated on hyper offense teams. Also, Chansey remains relatively fragile on the physical side, so attackers that are decently physically bulky such as Groudon and Zygarde are greatly appreciated teammates. On stall teams, Chansey is greatly appreciated for its ability to freely switch into Ghost-type attacks from Calyrex-S, as well as taking special attacks from foes such as specially defensive Eternatus, defensive Xerneas, and Lunala. Since Chansey is easily worn down by entry hazards, reliable Defoggers such as Yveltal, Ho-Oh, and Giratina are welcomed to support it. The latter two are especially appreciated, as they keep Necrozma-DM and Ferrothorn in check, which are the most common Stealth Rock and Spikes setters, respectively. Despite its high special bulk, Chansey cannot check Choice Specs Kyogre, as it is 2HKOed by Water Spout and can easily lose to Substitute + Calm Mind variants. It should be paired with checks to Kyogre such as Eternatus, which can also act as a Knock Off absorber.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Confide can be used in order to check setup sweepers such as Geomancy Xerneas and Calm Mind Kyogre, but Blissey is generally a better option for this specific use. Moreover, Confide is incompatible with Natural Cure and Teleport on the same moveset.
Checks and Counters
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**Taunt**: Taunt shuts down all of Chansey's support and recovery options, leaving it only able to use Seismic Toss.
**Knock Off and Trick**: Chansey's immense bulk is severely lessened if it loses its Eviolite, and it is then unable to check most threats like offensive Calm Mind Kyogre and Meteor Beam Eternatus without it. Knock Off users such as Toxapex and Clefable can lure Chansey in and remove its Eviolite. Additionally, Calyrex-S and Yveltal can cripple Chansey by removing its Eviolite using Trick and Knock Off, respectively, leaving Chansey unable to check them.
**Physical Wallbreakers**: Physical wallbreakers, such as Groudon, Marshadow, and Dragon Dance or Swords Dance Necrozma-DM, can still break through Chansey easily.
**Zekrom**: Zekrom fears nothing from Chansey: it is immune to Thunder Wave and can use Substitute to prevent Chansey from generating momentum. It can also severely damage Chansey with Bolt Strike.
**Substitute Users**: Foes with Substitute can use Chansey as setup fodder; examples of Substitute users are Geomancy Xerneas, Calm Mind Kyogre, Bulk Up Groudon, Zygarde, and the uncommon Curse Ho-Oh.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Eledyr, 415367]]
- Quality checked by: [[Manaphy, 50695], [Lasen, 273339]]
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