Is Chansey viable in Gen 8 National Dex?

Chansey is ranked #22 in Gen 8 National Dex with 9.08% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Chansey in Gen 8 National Dex?

The best counter for Chansey in Gen 8 National Dex is Landorus-Therian with a 54.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Chansey include Landorus-Therian, Zapdos.

What is the best counter for Chansey in Gen 8 National Dex?

Landorus-Therian is the best counter for Chansey in Gen 8 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 54.5% of their encounters.

Chansey counters

Gen 8 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0113 Chansey

Normal

USAGE 9.1% #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 99.7% Soft-Boiled 99.3% Teleport 59.3% Toxic 57.2% Stealth Rock 46.2% Aromatherapy 25.2% Thunder Wave 8.5% Wish 2.1%

Items

Eviolite 99.8% Leftovers 0.1% Focus Sash 0.0% Lucky Punch 0.0% Chesto Berry 0.0% nothing 0.0% Rocky Helmet 0.0% Assault Vest 0.0%

Abilities

Natural Cure99.9%Healer0.1%Serene Grace0.0%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Landorus-Therian 54% Teams using Zapdos 11%

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

58.738

54.5% dies 9.10%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Eviolite Chansey: 663-781 (94.1 - 110.9%) -- 62.5% chance to OHKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Zapdos

ElectricFlying SOFT CHECK

35.305

11.5% dies 5.37%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Zapdos Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Eviolite Chansey: 90-106 (12.7 - 15%) -- possible 7HKO

View Zapdos counters → Teams with Zapdos →

Ranked #22 with 9.08% usage. Sorted by reliability score.