Happiny Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 28, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Happiny Pokemon Guide

Happiny is a Normal-type baby Pokemon known for carrying an oval stone and evolving into Chansey.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Happiny

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Shiny Form

Shiny Happiny

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Happiny guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Happiny Description

Happiny evolves into Chansey when leveled up during the day while holding an Oval Stone in supported games.

Competitive Overview

Is Happiny Good in Competitive?

Happiny is mostly a support-focused baby Pokemon, with its value coming from evolution into Chansey and Blissey.

Its biggest strengths are support moves and future evolution, while its biggest issue is low immediate battle power.

Happiny Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Happiny, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Happiny

National Dex

#0440

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon

Normal

Species

Playhouse Pokemon

Height

2’00” / 0.6 m

Weight

53.8 lbs / 24.4 kg

Abilities

Natural Cure, Serene Grace, Friend Guard

Happiny Stats

Happiny has high HP for a baby Pokemon but very low Attack and Defense.

Hp
100
Attack
5
Defense
5
Special Attack
15
Special Defense
65
Speed
30

Happiny Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Happiny uses Normal, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost and support moves across Pokemon games.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Pound

Basic Normal-type damage.

Fairy type Pokemon icon

Disarming Voice

Fairy-type damage that does not miss in many games.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Drain Punch

Fighting-type damage that restores HP when available.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Wave

Paralyzes opponents in supported games.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Soft-Boiled

Reliable recovery in supported games.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Heal Pulse

Restores an ally or target’s HP in supported games.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Helping Hand

Boosts an ally’s move in double battles.

Happiny All Moves

Happiny can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Happiny’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Copycat Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
4Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
8Sweet Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status75
12Disarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40
16Covet Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical60100
20Charm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMCharm Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Status100
TMDisarming Voice Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special40
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHyper Voice Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnowscape Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status0
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Gravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
Heal Bell Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Present Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical90
Seismic Toss Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100

Happiny Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Happiny is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it a Ghost immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting-type attacks.

Type

Normal type Pokemon icon

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ghost

Happiny Abilities

Happiny’s abilities cure status, boost secondary effects or reduce damage to allies.

Natural Cure

Cures status when Happiny switches out.

Serene Grace

Boosts the chance of secondary effects.

Friend Guard

Reduces damage taken by allies in double battles.

Happiny Evolution

Happiny evolves into Chansey when leveled up during the day while holding an Oval Stone. Chansey evolves into Blissey with high friendship.

Baby Pokemon

Happiny

Normal type Pokemon icon
happiny

Starting form

Stage 2

Chansey

Normal type Pokemon icon
chansey

Evolves during the day while holding an Oval Stone

Stage 3

Blissey

Normal type Pokemon icon
blissey

Evolves from Chansey with high friendship

Where to Find Happiny in Pokemon Games

Happiny’s availability changes by game. It is often found in baby Pokemon areas or obtained by breeding.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Red Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Blue Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Yellow Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Gold Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Silver Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Crystal Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Ruby Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Sapphire Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Emerald Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon FireRed Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon LeafGreen Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Diamond Hearthome City gift Egg.
Pokemon Pearl Hearthome City gift Egg.
Pokemon Platinum Hearthome City gift Egg and Trophy Garden areas.
Pokemon HeartGold Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon SoulSilver Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Black Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon White Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Black 2 Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon White 2 Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon X Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Y Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Sun Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Moon Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Sword Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Shield Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Catch in grassy areas, special routes, baby Pokemon areas or breed Chansey and Blissey.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands and Cobalt Coastlands rare areas.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Scarlet South Province and early grassy areas as a rare spawn.
Pokemon Violet South Province and early grassy areas as a rare spawn.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Happiny
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Happiny FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Happiny. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Happiny?

Happiny is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What does Happiny evolve into?

Happiny evolves into Chansey.

How do you evolve Happiny?

Level up Happiny during the day while it holds an Oval Stone in supported games.

Is Happiny in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Happiny in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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