Chansey Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chansey in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chansey
Chansey is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.625 DPS.
Chansey can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Chansey is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Chansey resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Chansey is Mega Blaziken (55.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (48.875 DPS).
Catching Chansey: After defeating Chansey, the catch encounter will have a CP between 670 and 735 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 834-914 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chansey from raids will have exactly 735 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Chansey?
The best counter for Chansey is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 55.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (54.833 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (48.875 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chansey?
Chansey can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Chansey weak to?
Chansey is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chansey be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chansey's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chansey from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chansey from raids will have 735 CP at level 20, or 914 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 670. If you see 735 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chansey worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chansey is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Chansey?
For the best moveset for Chansey itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chansey stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Chansey without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chansey can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (42.370 DPS) and Lucario (41.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Chansey in raids?
Weather boost information for Chansey is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.