Finding Chansey in Pokémon Gold (Game Boy Color)

Where to Catch Chansey in Pokémon Gold

Chansey is rare but found in two locations in Pokémon Gold:

Best Spot: Goldenrod Department Store (5F)

• Floor 5 (Games & Toys) — random encounter in grass patches inside.
• Rate: ~1% (very rare).

Alternate: Goldenrod Game Corner (2F)

• Second floor slot machine area — even rarer (~0.1%). Not recommended.

Tips to Increase Odds

1. Use Repel: With a lead Pokémon under Lv. 20 (Chansey is Lv. 10-15), Repel blocks weaker encounters.
2. Shiny Charm (Gen 2? No): Shiny Charm doesn't exist in Gen 2. Correction: No Shiny Charm in Gold/Silver.
3. Save Before Entering: Save on 4F, walk to 5F. If no Chansey, soft reset (Start+Select+A+B) and retry.
4. Time of Day: Encounter tables don't change by time in Gen 2.