Kangaskhan was introduced in Gen I of the Pokémon games. It’s a tough Normal type Pokémon known for its strong parental instincts. Kangaskhan has traditionally been tough to find in the Pokémon games. However, it became more popular when it received a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y.
About Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan is the Parent Pokémon. It is Normal type and prioritizes physical moves. It typically inhabits forests and grasslands, and its known for having a powerful punch.
Kangaskhan’s National Pokédex number is 115.
| First appearance in anime | Pokémon: Indigo League (Season 1) |
| First appearance in game | Generation 1 (Pokémon Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow) |
| Region | Kanto |
| Evolution | Kangaskhan does not evolve. |
| Pokedex Entry | Although it's carrying its baby in a pouch on its belly, Kangaskhan is swift on its feet. It intimidates its opponents with quick jabs. |
Kangaskhan Base stats
| HP | 105 |
| ATTACK | 95 |
| DEFENCE | 80 |
| SP. ATTACK | 40 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 80 |
| SPEED | 90 |
| TOTAL | 490 |
Appearance
Kangaskhan is a bulky kangaroo Pokémon that inhabits grasslands and forests. It stands 2.2 meters tall and carries a baby Kangaskhan in a pouch on its belly. It has a brown hide, a crea-colored belly and ears, and a black plate covering the top of its head. It has white eyes with red irises, and a short, wide snout. It has a stout, strong tail and legs. Its feet and hands each have three claws. It has armored pads on its legs and shoulders and spikes on top of its tail. The baby Kangaskhan is very small and spends most its time in its mother’s pouch. The baby Kangaskhan has a purplish-grey hide, a black skull plate, and white ears.
Shiny Kangaskhan trades its brown hide for grey.
Behavior
Kangaskhan is a gentle and nurturing Pokémon that fiercely protects its young. It is very fast despite its great size. Baby Kangaskhan only leave their pouches occasionally to play when their mothers determine the environment is safe. Kangaskhan are known for occasionally raising other species’ young as their own, including humans. Kangaskhan are rare due to extreme overhunting.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Kangaskhan’s Normal typing gives it immunity to Ghost type moves. However, Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting type moves.
Kangaskhan’s high Attack and Speed make it a formidable physical sweeper.
Shiny Kangaskhan
Shiny Kangaskhan swaps its brown hide for grey. This subtle palette swap sometimes makes Shiny Kangaskhan easy to overlook in Pokémon collections and battles.
Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan maintains its normal appearance. However, the baby Kangaskhan grows larger and leaves its pouch to join combat. It gains armor pads on its stomach and legs, and it takes a martial arts stance.
Kangaskhan’s Normal typing gives it immunity to Ghost type moves. However, Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting type moves.
Kangaskhan’s high Attack and Speed make it a formidable physical sweeper.
Mega Kangaskhan Base stats
| HP | 105 |
| ATTACK | 125 |
| DEFENCE | 100 |
| SP. ATTACK | 60 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 100 |
| SPEED | 100 |
| TOTAL | 590 |
Best moveset (Kangaskhan)
Kangaskhan is a reliable Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams.
It’s important to consider Kangaskhan’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.
Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan’s Scrappy ability allows it to hit Ghost type Pokémon with Normal and Fighting type moves
The best natures for Kangaskhan will boost its Attack and will hinder its Special Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Kangaskhan a formidable Physical Sweeper.
| Fake Out | Sucker Punch |
| Double-Edge | Earthquake |
Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan’s Parental Bond ability makes every move used by Mega Kangaskhan hit twice. The second hit does 25% damage and has a chance to trigger secondary effects.
The best natures for Mega Kangaskhan will boost its Attack and will hinder its Special Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Mega Kangaskhan a formidable Utility Attacker.
| Fake Out | Seismic Toss |
| Crunch | Dizzy Punch |
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
How to catch Kangaskhan in Pokemon Go?
Players can catch Kangaskhan in Pokémon Go by encountering it in the wild, battling it in raid battles, finding it through special events, or hatching it from eggs.
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Trivia
- Dizzy Punch was originally Kangaskhan’s signature move.
- In the first episode of Pokémon Journeys, it is revealed that a wild Kangaskhan once raised a Pichu. Eventually, Pichu grew too big for Kangaskhan to care for and it left home in the middle of the night. The friendship Pichu shared with Kangaskhan caused Pichu to evolve into Pikachu. Eventually, Pikachu was captured by Professor Oak and gifted to Ash Ketchum.
- In the Pokémon games, Kangaskhan debuted in the Safari Zone as a rare Pokémon.
- Kangaskhan is a 100% female Pokémon with no male counterpart.
FAQs
Is Cubone Kangaskhan baby?
While it hasn’t been proven, there is a fan theory that Cubone is Kangaskhan’s baby morning its dead mother. In a harsher world where it grows up without a mother’s care, it learns different abilities and eventually evolves into Marowak.
What does Kangaskhan evolve from?
Kangaskhan does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon; however, Kangaskhan can mega evolve into Mega Kangakhan while holding Kangaskhanite.
Conclusion
Kangaskhan is one of the oldest Pokémon in the Pokédex. It’s well-known for its rarity and powerful stats, and it made a big impact when it received a mega evolution in Pokémon X and Y. Add Kangaskhan to your team today!
Let’s Go, Kangaskhan!
