Is Chansey viable in Gen 6 OU?

Chansey is ranked #22 in Gen 6 OU with 10.15% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Chansey in Gen 6 OU?

The best counter for Chansey in Gen 6 OU is Excadrill with a 67.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Chansey include Excadrill, Keldeo, Gliscor, Clefable, Chansey.

What is the best counter for Chansey in Gen 6 OU?

Excadrill is the best counter for Chansey in Gen 6 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 67.5% of their encounters.

Chansey counters

Gen 6 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0113 Chansey

Normal

USAGE 10.2% #22

ABILITYNatural Cure

BASE STATS

HP 250

ATK 5

DEF 5

SPA 35

SPD 105

SPE 50

BST450

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Fighting

0×

Ghost

Moves

Seismic Toss 99.9% Soft-Boiled 92.8% Toxic 57.1% Heal Bell 40.8% Thunder Wave 37.8% Stealth Rock 36.1% Wish 15.4% Protect 6.0%

Items

Eviolite 100.0% Leftovers 0.0% Lucky Punch 0.0% nothing 0.0% Rocky Helmet 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0% Mental Herb 0.0% Enigma Berry 0.0%

Abilities

Natural Cure100.0%Serene Grace0.0%Healer0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Excadrill

GroundSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK

80.145

67.5% dies 7.14%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Excadrill Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 630-742 (89.4 - 105.3%) -- 37.5% chance to OHKO

View Excadrill counters → Teams with Excadrill →

Keldeo

WaterFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

21.049

57.2% dies 10.78%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Choice Specs Keldeo Secret Sword vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 1554-1830 (220.7 - 259.9%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Keldeo counters → Teams with Keldeo →

Gliscor

GroundFlying DEFENSIVE COUNTER

26.104

56.7% dies 9.70%

DAMAGE CALC

Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Gliscor: 100-100 (28.2 - 28.2%) -- guaranteed 4HKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Clefable

Fairy SOFT CHECK

68.608

54.5% dies 8.18%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Clefable Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 159-188 (22.5 - 26.7%) -- 29.3% chance to 4HKO

View Clefable counters → Teams with Clefable →

Chansey

Normal SOFT CHECK

24.98

49.9% dies 10.00%

DAMAGE CALC

Chansey Seismic Toss vs. 252 HP Chansey: 100-100 (14.2 - 14.2%) -- guaranteed 8HKO

View Chansey counters → Teams with Chansey →

Venusaur-Mega

GrassPoison SOFT CHECK

27.726

36.6% dies 9.15%

DAMAGE CALC

0- Atk Venusaur-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 214-252 (30.3 - 35.7%) -- 39.9% chance to 3HKO

View Venusaur-Mega counters → Teams with Venusaur-Mega →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

28.722

33.8% dies 8.83%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Thunderbolt vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Chansey: 73-87 (10.3 - 12.3%) -- possible 9HKO

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Ranked #22 with 10.15% usage. Sorted by reliability score.