Chansey (Base Set 2 #3) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Chansey
• HP: 120
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 3
• Legality: unknown

Chansey is a Basic Colorless Pokémon with 120 HP, notable for its high HP in the Base Set 2 series. It has a Psychic resistance of -30 and a Fighting weakness ×2. Its retreat cost is 1 Colorless energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Chansey appears in the Base Set 2 expansion, identified as card number 3. It features the classic Ken Sugimori artwork and is classified as a Rare Holo card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base4
• Subtypes: Basic
• Attacks:
• Scrunch: Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage done to Chansey during your opponent’s next turn (other attack effects still apply).
• Double-edge: Deals 80 damage but Chansey does 80 damage to itself.
• Flavor Text: “A rare and elusive Pokémon that is said to bring happiness to those who manage to catch it.”
• Resistance: Psychic -30
• Weakness: Fighting ×2

No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the value and condition of this Rare Holo Chansey card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the holofoil surface. Use a top-loader or a rigid card holder for long-term preservation.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints classic Base Set cards with updated aesthetics and holofoil treatments. Chansey #3 stands out due to its high HP and defensive capabilities, making it a sought-after card for collectors of early Pokémon TCG history.