Chansey takes the spotlight in Pokémon Go’s next Community Day, giving trainers a rare shot at filling the Pokédex with this pink powerhouse. From exclusive moves to bonus rewards, here’s everything to make the most of the event.
How do I catch a shiny Chansey?
Shiny Chansey can be found the same way as its regular form, but with much lower odds. During Community Day hours, its shiny rate increases significantly, so focus on catching as many as possible while the event lasts. Use Lures and Incense to attract more Chansey, and check each encounter quickly to spot the shiny version. If you have extra Poké Balls and Berries, this is the perfect time to use them to boost your catch rate and make the most of the event.
As per old research by the now-defunct website The Silph Road (via Wayback Machine), Shiny rates on Community Days are about 1 in 24, which means that if you keep playing throughout the three-hour window, you should find quite a few shiny Pokémon.
Notably, grabbing eggs from PokéStops during this event will net you 2 km eggs that will frequently have Happiny inside. These Happiny have a higher chance of being shiny, so if you want a shiny Happiny, this is your chance.
If you’re short on time or Poké Balls, you can pop an Incense, then quickly tap each Chansey to check for shiny ones, running from any that aren’t shiny. Notably, any Chansey you’ve already tapped will face where your player is standing, so that should help identify which ones you may have already checked.
What Community Day move does Chansey’s evolution learn?
Blissey, Chansey’s evolved form, can learn the charged attack Wild Charge during the Community Day event. Trainers who evolve Chansey into Blissey during the event or within two hours afterward will obtain this exclusive move automatically. Wild Charge gives Blissey a strong Electric-type option, adding variety to its moveset and making it more useful in certain battle situations, especially against Water- and Flying-type opponents.
If you evolve Chansey into Blissey from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. in your local time, it will learn the charged move Wild Charge.
If you miss out on evolving it during this period, you will likely be able to evolve it during a Community Day weekend event in December to get Wild Charge. If you don’t want to wait, you can use an Elite TM to get the move.
How does Blissey do in the meta?
Blissey holds a strong position in the current meta thanks to its massive HP pool and reliable Fairy typing, which counters common Dragon and Fighting threats. Trainers pair it with Power-up Punches from events to boost its gym defense stamina, often outlasting raids bosses longer than alternatives like Snorlax. In Great League, its bulk shines against spam attackers, though it struggles against top Steel-types without optimal IVs. Community Day moveset elevates it further for both defense and PvP viability.
Blissey doesn’t see any use in PvP or PvE battles. It is, however, a fantastic gym defender. Blissey is bulky and a really sturdy tank, meaning that maxing out one and plunking it in a gym does a good job deferring some people from bothering.
How do I make the most of Chansey Community Day?
Use Lucky Eggs during the event to maximize XP gains, especially since Chansey’s evolution is a great chance to level up quickly. Focus on catching high-IV Chanseys for better Blisseys in gyms, and take advantage of Lure Modules and Incense to increase spawns. Don’t forget to evolve Chansey into Blissey during or right after the event to obtain the featured move, and trade with friends for lucky Chanseys that cost less Stardust to power up.
The following bonuses will be active during Chansey Community Day:
- 1⁄4 hatch distance for eggs placed into Incubators during the event
- Doubled candy for catching Pokémon
- Doubled chance for level 31 trainers to get XL candy from catching Pokémon
- Incense lasts three hours
- Lure Modules lasts three hours
- Chansey special photobombs when taking snapshots
- One additional special trade
- Stardust cost halved for trading
That said, you should definitely put all your eggs in incubators and pop an Incense and try to nab some powerful Chansey.
If you can Mega Evolve Pidgeot, Kangaskhan, or Lopunny, you’ll score additional Chansey Candy per catch.
In addition to all this, Niantic is still running special four-star raids from 5-10 p.m., where if you clear the Chansey raid, they will spawn in a 300-meter radius around the gym for 30 minutes. These raids cannot be done remotely. If the usual 2-5 p.m. spawn increase doesn’t get you the Chansey you wanted, you can try raiding for another chance.
Best moveset for Blissey after Community Day
Best Moveset for Blissey in Pokémon Go
The optimal moveset for Blissey after the Chansey Community Day leverages Wild Charge, the exclusive Charged Attack learned by evolving Chansey during or shortly after the event.
PvP Moveset
Zen Headbutt (Fast Move) pairs with Hyper Beam and Wild Charge (Charged Moves) for strong performance in the Great and Ultra Leagues. Zen Headbutt generates energy efficiently against common Fighting-types, while Wild Charge offers low-energy Electric coverage and Hyper Beam provides STAB Normal damage.
PvE/Gym Moveset
Pound (Fast Move) and Hyper Beam (Charged Move) deliver the highest DPS for raids and gym battles at 8.64 DPS and solid TDO, boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. For variety, swap Hyper Beam with Wild Charge post-Community Day to hit Water and Flying threats neutrally.
Gym Defense
Zen Headbutt with Dazzling Gleam resists Ghosts and provides Fairy coverage, making Blissey a durable gym keeper despite Fighting weakness. Wild Charge adds unpredictability for attackers.
Best Blissey moveset for PvP Great League
Blissey excels as a bulky wall in Great League PvP thanks to its massive HP and access to Wild Charge from the Chansey Community Day. The best moveset maximizes its staying power while threatening shields and common meta picks.
Optimal Moveset
Zen Headbutt (Fast), Wild Charge and Dazzling Gleam (Charged). Zen Headbutt generates energy quickly against Fighting-types that threaten it, fueling Wild Charge’s low 45-energy spam for Electric coverage against Water/Flying foes. Dazzling Gleam provides Fairy-type bait and hits Dragons/Darks hard, resisting Ghosts better than Hyper Beam.
Why This Setup Wins
This combo scores high on PvPoke rankings for Great League (top bulk post-Shields), forcing switches from Azumarill, Swampert, and Pelipper while Wild Charge farms neutral wins. Avoid Pound despite STAB-it’s too slow; Zen Headbutt edges it out in energy gain.
IVs and Usage Tips
Prioritize 0 Attack, high HP/Defense IVs like 0/15/4 at level 21 for max bulk under 1500 CP. Shield Wild Charge aggressively, bait with Dazzling Gleam, and switch on predicted Poisons or Rocks; pair with Steels or Poisons to handle its Fighting weakness.
