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Chansey is a Basic Colorless Pokémon known for its high HP and defensive capabilities.
Quick Facts
- HP: 120
- Type: Colorless
- Stage: Basic
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- Set: Base
- Card Number: 3
- Legality: unknown
Attacks & Mechanics
- Scrunch: Can prevent all damage during your opponent’s next turn if a coin flip is heads.
- Double-edge: Deals 80 damage but also inflicts 80 damage to Chansey itself.
It has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and Psychic resistance (-30).
Key Printings
This guide focuses on the original Base Set printing of Chansey, card number 3. This version is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, featuring the classic artwork and layout from the Base Set era.
Variants & Identifiers
- Set Code: base1
- Number: 3
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
- Weakness: Fighting ×2
- Resistance: Psychic -30
- Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the value and condition of this Rare Holo Chansey card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Base Set: The original release featuring Chansey as a high-HP Basic Pokémon with defensive utility. This card is notable for its rarity and holofoil treatment, making it a prized collectible from the earliest days of the Pokémon TCG.
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 3 | Rare Holo | 120 | Ken Sugimori |
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