You’re facing Dynamax Chansey, a tier-3 Max Battle in Pokémon GO, and it looks like a high-HP, tanky Normal-type—daunting at first glance, but conquerable with the right mix of strategy, team composition, and composure. Here’s your human-friendly playbook—written clearly, in natural flow, with varied sentences and grade-12 readability—that will help you take it down smartly and confidently.
Know Your Enemy
Dynamax Chansey is purely Normal-type, so its only elemental weakness is Fighting-type. That means Fighting Pokémon like Machamp are your most effective attackers. Chansey often uses moves like Hyper Beam (Normal), Psychic (Psychic), and Dazzling Gleam (Fairy), which can pressure Fighting types—so softer counters or pure offense may get worn down. It’s also got high stamina and defense, especially in its Max form, which can stretch out the fight if you go in unprepared.
Team Structure: Roles Matter
A well-rounded team is key. Aim for:
- 1 Defender – to absorb hits and build up your Max Meter;
- 1–2 Attackers – to strike hard during the Dynamax phase;
- (Optional) 1 Healer or support role in group battles for longevity.
This gives you balance: someone to take hits, someone to deal the critical blows, and support to keep things rolling.
Top Counters and Builds
Machamp is the gold standard for attackers. With fast move Counter and charge move Dynamic Punch, it hits super-effectively and hard every time. A Gigantamax Machamp, if available, is an even more potent pick. In many cases, one or more Machamp alone can turn the tide of battle when timed right.
Other viable attackers include Falinks (also using Counter and Super Power), Gigantamax Kingler, and Gigantamax Toxtricity. These bring good damage, though they don’t match Machamp’s raw effectiveness. Still, they’re solid options when you don’t have a prepared Fighting type.
For tanking and stalling out the fight, consider:
- Excadrill (with Mud Shot) – reliable, durable ground-type that resists some of Chansey’s hits.
- Gigantamax Blastoise or Gigantamax Lapras – Water types that soak Normal, Psychic, and Fairy attacks, building you breathing room.
In many group strategies, you lead with a sturdy Pokémon like Excadrill or Lapras to soak up damage and charge the meter, then swap in your heavy hitters during the Dynamax phase.
Solo Strategies That Work
You can absolutely solo Dynamax Chansey with the right team. Here’s an example plan:
- Tank: Start with Excadrill or even Metagross to absorb hits and build the meter.
- Attacker: Watch for your meter to fill, then unleash Machamp on Dynamax phase to punch through Chansey’s wall.
- One trainer shared that just swapping in Machamp at the right moment—“no strategy whatsoever”—was enough to win. Another mentioned using two Excadrills and one Beldum as a placeholder to bait moves, then switching back to Excadrill to conclude the takedown.
Group Tactics for Greater Success
In a group of four, you can coordinate roles:
- 1 Defender loads shields (Max Guard) to protect the team.
- 1 Healer uses Max Spirit at the right moments to restore health.
- 2 Attackers ready to hit hard during Dynamax windows.
Max Guard protects heavily for your team, drawing targeted attacks while the rest of your party presses in. Max Spirit heals everyone, especially valuable if your tanks can stay alive long enough to build momentum.
