Chansey - Pokemon Base Set #3
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Chansey Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Chansey is one of the original English holo rares from the Pokémon TCG’s first main release, tying this card directly to the January 9, 1999 debut of Pokémon cards in the United States.
Artist
This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Chansey a direct visual link to the earliest era of the franchise’s game and card identity.
In-Game
Chansey’s attack Double-edge is not just TCG flavor text—it is a move Chansey can learn in the video games, making the card feel especially faithful to its RPG roots.
Cultural Impact
Chansey’s Pokédex lore describes it as a rare and elusive Pokémon said to bring happiness, which helps explain why pulling its Base Set holo still feels like opening a lucky piece of early Pokémon history.
Set Lore
This artwork was first released in Japan’s Expansion Pack before appearing in English Base Set, so collectors see Chansey #3 as part of the foundational card art that defined the hobby worldwide.