Ghost moves don't affect Kangaskhan at all — that's the advantage of Normal typing. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. The stat spread favors raw physical power. An original Gen 1 pick.
Raw HP carries Kangaskhan's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Parent Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets its baby out to play only when it feels safe to do so.
Kangaskhan Weakness
GoodKangaskhan's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 105 HP and balanced defenses, Kangaskhan can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Kangaskhan doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Kangaskhan with 81 breeding partners from the Monster egg group.
Kangaskhan doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Sucker Punch and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Kangaskhan Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Hyper Beam and Mega Punch for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Kangaskhan can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
No wild encounters for Kangaskhan in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Kangaskhan in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations
You can catch Kangaskhan through 18 walking encounters from Lv. 16-21, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Kangaskhan tops out at low spawn rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations
You can catch Kangaskhan through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 18-23, but availability differs between Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
We rate Kangaskhan C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 105 HP stands out.
Watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Kangaskhan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Kangaskhan doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 490 base stat total.
Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly — that's the one you want on Kangaskhan. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Scrappy works too if your team needs something different.
Base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kangaskhan is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Kangaskhan appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Kangaskhan has appeared in 20 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A