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This time around, we are going to look into one of the most loved or hated "Walls" that just does not knock-out so easily. From the glory days of Red and Blue, here is:
Chansey!
Chansey is one of those Pokemon that sends shivers down an unprepared opponent's spine who has no way to handle the mass that is known as Chansey. Let's investigate why this battler is such a chunk of massive bulk.
Base stats:
Hit point: 250
Attack: 5
Defense: 5
Special attack: 35
Special defense: 105
speed: 50
So, you might be wondering why anyone would want this Pokemon in a battle with such pathetic attack stat, a severe case of no defense, and a so-so special attack stat. Yet, this Pokemon sees the battlefield more often then you would wonder. Why won't this Pokemon just go away? Am I to take this egg-wielding, not so hard hitting, giant mass of pink cuteness seriously?
Here is one reason this Pokemon is so desired on the battlefield: Bulk. Ranking among the best "walls" in the game, this pink beast will yolk you in a heartbeat if it is raised right. Let's build one now!
Starting with a nature that boosts bulkiness is a great start. Abusing a 250 base stat that screams "I have beautiful curves" is nothing to scoff at.
Chansey
Bold nature + defense, - attack
Ability: Natural cure - Got a status problem? Switch out to heal it away!
Hold item: Eviolite - boosts defense and special defense stats with +50% increase.
Effort value placement: 252 in hit point, 252 in defense, 4 in special defense.
With a Hit Point base stat of 250, Chansey can easily have a Hit Point total of 600+, making it stick around like a bad habit. Chansey does have a weak defense stat, so investing those Effort Values into the stat will assist in compensating that severely low base stat. The Eviolite hold item will boost it as well, so invest to impress.
Move set:
Seismic Toss
Toxic
Soft boiled
Wish
Because Chansey does hit like a fly trying to knock out Mike Tyson, Seismic toss will guarantee damage equal to it's level. Vary solid attack, and hit's all but one opposing type: Ghost Pokemon.
Toxic. Nothing like watching your opponent struggle to KO you while suffering from this hit point draining status infliction. A KO is imminent, and it hits everything but Poison type or stopped by an ability or move.
Soft Boiled is there for creating the best annoying thing ever! Replenishing your health! From an opposing point of view, seeing a Pokemon in the red zone on health gives the impression that "I am going to KO that thing!"- yet Chansey is vary deceiving. Get low on health? EAT THE EGG!
Wish is interesting and useful in so many ways when timed right. More health recovery please! I don't mind the wait. Beat up on me all you want, I brought back-up!
So, let's see what can pose a threat to this monster. Ghost type Pokemon. One in particular can ruin the day for Chansey: Gangar! Gangar can avoid Toxic, can't be touched by Seismic Toss, and, well, just knows how to do just what Chansey is best at: stall and KO. Ghost Pokemon are the biggest threat to Chansey in so many ways, it down right gives Chansey nightmares. If your looking to use Chansey in double battles: Pick a partner that will handle the Ghosts.
Fighting type Pokemon can deal a great amount of damage against Chansey. But with a well built Chansey- you have a fighting chance, but do not count on a solid victory unless you play smart. In double battles, select a partner that can handle Ghost type and Fighting type opponents.
Chansey can be built in a good number of ways. It has access to a move pool that can be switched up to create chaos or just be the Pink wall of resistance. It also has two other abilities, and can stand alone or be partnered up to hit the battlefield and assist or annoy.
This review is simple, it is designed to give a look into Chansey as a great choice to use in competitive or casual play. This Pokemon can carry it's weight in single or double battles with the example above.
How do you take your "Chanseys" in battle with Chansey? (Yup, a Chansey pun!)
This time around, we are going to look into one of the most loved or hated "Walls" that just does not knock-out so easily. From the glory days of Red and Blue, here is:
Chansey!
Chansey is one of those Pokemon that sends shivers down an unprepared opponent's spine who has no way to handle the mass that is known as Chansey. Let's investigate why this battler is such a chunk of massive bulk.
Base stats:
Hit point: 250
Attack: 5
Defense: 5
Special attack: 35
Special defense: 105
speed: 50
So, you might be wondering why anyone would want this Pokemon in a battle with such pathetic attack stat, a severe case of no defense, and a so-so special attack stat. Yet, this Pokemon sees the battlefield more often then you would wonder. Why won't this Pokemon just go away? Am I to take this egg-wielding, not so hard hitting, giant mass of pink cuteness seriously?
Here is one reason this Pokemon is so desired on the battlefield: Bulk. Ranking among the best "walls" in the game, this pink beast will yolk you in a heartbeat if it is raised right. Let's build one now!
Starting with a nature that boosts bulkiness is a great start. Abusing a 250 base stat that screams "I have beautiful curves" is nothing to scoff at.
Chansey
Bold nature + defense, - attack
Ability: Natural cure - Got a status problem? Switch out to heal it away!
Hold item: Eviolite - boosts defense and special defense stats with +50% increase.
Effort value placement: 252 in hit point, 252 in defense, 4 in special defense.
With a Hit Point base stat of 250, Chansey can easily have a Hit Point total of 600+, making it stick around like a bad habit. Chansey does have a weak defense stat, so investing those Effort Values into the stat will assist in compensating that severely low base stat. The Eviolite hold item will boost it as well, so invest to impress.
Move set:
Seismic Toss
Toxic
Soft boiled
Wish
Because Chansey does hit like a fly trying to knock out Mike Tyson, Seismic toss will guarantee damage equal to it's level. Vary solid attack, and hit's all but one opposing type: Ghost Pokemon.
Toxic. Nothing like watching your opponent struggle to KO you while suffering from this hit point draining status infliction. A KO is imminent, and it hits everything but Poison type or stopped by an ability or move.
Soft Boiled is there for creating the best annoying thing ever! Replenishing your health! From an opposing point of view, seeing a Pokemon in the red zone on health gives the impression that "I am going to KO that thing!"- yet Chansey is vary deceiving. Get low on health? EAT THE EGG!
Wish is interesting and useful in so many ways when timed right. More health recovery please! I don't mind the wait. Beat up on me all you want, I brought back-up!
So, let's see what can pose a threat to this monster. Ghost type Pokemon. One in particular can ruin the day for Chansey: Gangar! Gangar can avoid Toxic, can't be touched by Seismic Toss, and, well, just knows how to do just what Chansey is best at: stall and KO. Ghost Pokemon are the biggest threat to Chansey in so many ways, it down right gives Chansey nightmares. If your looking to use Chansey in double battles: Pick a partner that will handle the Ghosts.
Fighting type Pokemon can deal a great amount of damage against Chansey. But with a well built Chansey- you have a fighting chance, but do not count on a solid victory unless you play smart. In double battles, select a partner that can handle Ghost type and Fighting type opponents.
Chansey can be built in a good number of ways. It has access to a move pool that can be switched up to create chaos or just be the Pink wall of resistance. It also has two other abilities, and can stand alone or be partnered up to hit the battlefield and assist or annoy.
This review is simple, it is designed to give a look into Chansey as a great choice to use in competitive or casual play. This Pokemon can carry it's weight in single or double battles with the example above.
How do you take your "Chanseys" in battle with Chansey? (Yup, a Chansey pun!)