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Kangaskhan

normal

Abilities

Early BirdScrappyInner Focus(Hidden)
Height: 2.2 m (7'03")
Weight: 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 172
Base Stats
HP105
Atk95
Def80
SpA40
SpD80
Spe90
BST490
EV Yield: 2 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
320414
Atk
175317
Def
148284
SpA
76196
SpD
148284
Spe
166306

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Brown
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Grassland
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
100% Female
Egg Groups
Monster
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
172
EV Yield
2 HP
Height
2.2 m (7'03")
Weight
80.0 kg (176.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor—
fir—
wat—
ele—
gra—
ice—
fig2
poi—
gro—
fly—
psy—
bug—
roc—
gho0
dra—
dar—
ste—
fai—
Weak to: Fighting
Immune to: Ghost
Abilities
Early Bird

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Scrappy

Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.

Inner FocusHidden Ability

Prevents flinching.

Pokedex Entries23 entries

Generation VII

Sun

Kangaskhan’s maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring.

Moon

The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly.

Ultra Sun

Kangaskhan protects its child by keeping it in its pouch. It has zero forgiveness for those who harm its child and will beat them down.

Ultra Moon

You shouldn’t get close to the child when it’s playing outside its mother’s pouch. Its mother is always nearby watching over it.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.

Generation VIII

Sword

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.

Shield

There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.

Yellow

Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.

Generation II

Gold

If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.

Silver

To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.

Crystal

To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby POKéMON’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.

Emerald

If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, never try to catch it. The baby’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged.

FireRed

The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH.

LeafGreen

The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.

HeartGold

If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.

SoulSilver

To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.

Generation VI

X

It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.

Y

If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

If you come across a young Kangaskhan playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby Pokémon’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.

Moves (Gen 8)132 moves

Level Up

16 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1PoundSTABnorP40100%35
4GrowlnorN—100%40
16StompSTABnorP65100%20
19Fake OutSTABnorP40100%10
20Focus EnergynorN——30
24HeadbuttSTABnorP70100%15
26BitedarP60100%25
31Tail WhipnorN—100%30
36Mega PunchSTABnorP8085%20
39CrunchdarP80100%15
43EndurenorN——10
43Double HitSTABnorP3590%10
48OutragedraP120100%10
50Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
52Last ResortSTABnorP140100%5
55ReversalfigP—100%15

TM / HM

72 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP60—20
AssurancedarP60100%10
AttractnorN—100%15
AvalancheiceP60100%10
Beat UpdarP—100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamSTABnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BulldozegroP60100%20
CounterfigP—100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CutSTABnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
Double TeamnorN——15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN——10
FacadeSTABnorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingdarP—100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Focus EnergynorN——30
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga ImpactSTABnorP15090%5
HailiceN——10
HeadbuttSTABnorP70100%15
Helping HandnorN——20
Hydro PumpwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamSTABnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Low KickfigP—100%20
Mega KickSTABnorP12075%5
Mega PunchSTABnorP8085%20
OutragedraP120100%10
ProtectnorN——10
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
RetaliateSTABnorP70100%5
ReversalfigP—100%15
RoarnorN——20
Rock ClimbSTABnorP9085%20
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombrocP6095%15
RoundSTABnorS60100%15
SafeguardnorN——25
SandstormrocN——10
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS60—20
Sleep TalknorN——10
SnoreSTABnorS50100%15
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
StrengthSTABnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
SurfwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN—85%15
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
UproarSTABnorS90100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
WhirlpoolwatS3585%15
Work UpnorN——30

Egg Moves

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Circle ThrowfigP6090%10
CounterfigP—100%20
Crush ClawSTABnorP7595%10
DisablenorN—100%20
Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
EndeavorSTABnorP—100%5
Focus EnergynorN——30
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Hammer ArmfigP10090%10
SafeguardnorN——25
StompSTABnorP65100%20
SubstitutenorN——10
UproarSTABnorS90100%10

Move Tutor

31 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamSTABnorP85100%15
CounterfigP—100%20
Double EdgeSTABnorP120100%15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndeavorSTABnorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
HeadbuttSTABnorP70100%15
Helping HandnorN——20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Low KickfigP—100%20
Mega KickSTABnorP12075%5
Mega PunchSTABnorP8085%20
OutragedraP120100%10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Shock WaveeleS60—20
Sleep TalknorN——10
SnoreSTABnorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN——10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
SwaggernorN—85%15
Terrain PulseSTABnorS50100%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
UproarSTABnorS90100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#115
Kanto#115
Johto#205
Johto (HGSS)#210
Kalos Coastal#062
Alola (SM)#165
Akala#092
Alola (USUM)#199
Akala (USUM)#100
Let's Go Kanto#115
Isle of Armor#172
Lumiose City#223
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norLast Resort140 powP
norDouble Edge120 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP
draOutrage120 powP
figFocus Blast120 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
Other Normal-type Pokemon
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Tools for Kangaskhan

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Stat Calculator

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About Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). 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 stands 2.2 m (7'03") tall and weighs 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Kangaskhan Base Stats

Kangaskhan has a base stat total of 490, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 105 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Kangaskhan excels as a physical attacker. Kangaskhan is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.

Kangaskhan Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Normal-type, Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Kangaskhan 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Kangaskhan Abilities

Kangaskhan's abilities include Early Bird, Scrappy, Inner Focus. Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly.. Scrappy lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon. Its Hidden Ability is Inner Focus, which prevents flinching.

Kangaskhan Moves & Learnset

Kangaskhan can learn 132 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 72 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 31 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Last Resort (Normal, 140 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power). For coverage, Kangaskhan can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Outrage (Dragon), Focus Blast (Fighting).

Training Kangaskhan

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Kangaskhan can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Kangaskhan yields 2 HP EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kangaskhan belongs to the Monster egg group.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kangaskhan. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kangaskhan, or use the team builder to see how Kangaskhan fits into your squad.

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