Blissey

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Blissey
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National
Miltank - Blissey (#242) - Raikou
Johto
Chansey - Blissey (#218) - Lapras
Sinnoh
Chansey - Blissey (#098) - Cleffa
Japanese name Happinas
Stage Stage 1
Evolves from Chansey
Evolves to None
Generation Second
Species Happiness Pokémon
Type Normal
Height 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m)
Weight 103.0 lb (46.8 kg)
Ability Natural Cure / Serene Grace

Blissey (ハピナス Hapinasu?, Happinas) is a fictional character in the Pokémon series of games. Its National Pokédex number is #242.

Blissey's name derives from the word bliss. The suffix -ey is probably just taken from the name Chansey to show relation.

The Japanese name, ハピナス (hapinasu), has two possible origins. Much like the English name, the Japanese name may simply be a shortening of the Japanese translation of the word happiness. The transliteration of "happiness" is ハッピーナース (happīnāsu). The other possible origin is a combination (and shortening) of the words "happy" and "nurse". The combination of the two words would be transcribed the same, "happī nāsu".

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Blissey is a very caring and compassionate Pokémon. In fact, its fluffy coat of fur is attuned to feelings of sadness, and when it senses a sad person, it will rush over perhaps a great distance to that person and offer it an egg of condolence. This delicious egg contains a special power of happiness, causing any living thing to take even a bite of it to become unconditionally caring and pleasant to anyone around for the time being. Blissey is equally compulsive in caring for the ill; It will nurture any sick person or Pokémon it encounters back to health with loving care, using the healing powers held in its egg in its pouch as well.

Like Chansey, many Blissey work as nurses in Pokémon Centers.

[edit] In the video games

Blissey play a key role in the Pokémon video games, RPG strategy games created by Satoshi Tajiri. These were originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages. Worldwide, these games and their sequels have sold over 143 million units, making them one of Nintendo's most popular game franchises, second only to Mario.[1] The games are divided into sets of generations by release and each set is often only subtly different. Following the same basic plot in different areas of the Pokémon world, each generation builds on the game play mechanics with new features. As the main character, the player’s task is to direct his or her Pokémon to battle the opponent’s Pokémon, creating a scenario which has been likened to cockfighting. However, Pokémon emphasizes that these fights are friendly competition, not brutality.[2]

Blissey can only be obtained by evolving the elusive Chansey. Chansey will evolve into Blissey at any level if its tameness (also known as "happiness") is sufficiently high. Blissey is a Special Sponge in game due to extremely high HP and Special Defense statistics, and knowledge of the Softboiled, Heal Bell and Aromatherapy recovery attacks, as well as the Natural Cure ability and the Leftovers item. Blissey, and its pre-evolved form Chansey have some of the lowest and second lowest Attack and Defense stats in the game. It also has low Speed. However, due to its enormous HP, Blissey remains a formidable opponent in battle.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games follow (with the exception of Pokémon Yellow, a game based on the anime storyline). The anime follows the quest of the main character, Ash Ketchum—an in-training Pokémon Master—as he, and several other companions[3]) travel around the fictitious world of Pokémon along with their Pokémon partners.

Blissey (like Chansey) appeared a lot in Pokémon Centers alongside Nurse Joy, with almost all of Blissey's Pokémon Center appearances being mainly in the Johto Saga. Blissey's first appearance was in episode #131 'Ignorance Is Blissey!' where an overjoyed Blissey met up with Jessie of Team Rocket after as long as Nurse School.

[edit] In the Pokémon trading card game

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.[4] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999, until Nintendo USA started publishing the series in 2003.[5]

Blissey has appeared only occasionally as Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon and, in all modified format, Blissey is the card with the second highest possible hit points, after only Wailord ex.

  • Neo Revelation
  • Aquapolis
  • EX Unseen Forces (as Blissey EX)

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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