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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan
Parent Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kangaskhan is a Normal Type Parent Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Kangaskhan can be found with Early Bird, Scrappy and Inner Focus as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 490 combined Base Stats.

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Kangaskhan Stats and Abilities

Based on Kangaskhan Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Kangaskhan Highest IV Stat is Attack 95 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
D
HP105320414
C
Attack95175317
E
Defense80148284
F
Special Attack4076196
E
Special Defense80148284
D
Speed90166306
C
Total490
Kangaskhan Detail
Best Nature
Adamant
+10% Attack
-10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield2 HP
Growth RateMedium Fast
Catch Rate45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsMonster
Egg Cycles20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Abilities Description
Early Bird
Ability 1
The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.
Scrappy
Ability 2
Enables moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.
Inner Focus
Hidden Ability
Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.

How To Evolve Kangaskhan in BDSP

The Pokemon Kangaskhan does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Kangaskhan in BDSP

Kangaskhan has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one
Common = 20% ~ 100%
Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%
Rare = 1% ~ 5%
= Morning Time
= Day Time
= Night Time
Location How To Catch Pokemon Spawns
Great Marsh
20 - 5%
Kangaskhan
Lv. 20-26

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kangaskhan Weakness

Kangaskhan is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Kangaskhan to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
2.0x
More Damage
Fighting
0.5x
Less Damage
0.25x
Less Damage
Immune to Damage
Ghost

What pokemon is Kangaskhan Weak Against?

Tier Pokemon
A
Infernape
A
Blaziken
B
Lucario
B
Gallade
B
Poliwrath

What pokemon is Kangaskhan Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
B
Dusknoir
B
Gengar
C
Drifblim
C
Mismagius
C
Spiritomb
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Best Moves Kangaskhan in BDSP

Best Moveset for Kangaskhan Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
52
Last Resort
Physical
210
100 5 Can only be used after all other moves are used.
48
Outrage
Physical
120
100 10 User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
36
Crunch
Physical
80
100 15 May lower opponent's Defense.
24
Headbutt
Physical
105
100 15 May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Kangaskhan TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM01
Focus Punch
Physical
150
100 20 If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68
Giga Impact
Physical
225
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Special
225
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM52
Focus Blast
Special
120
70 5 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in
Red Text
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Kangaskhan Level Up Moves

List of Moves Kangaskhan can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl Move Desc
1
Pound
Power:
60
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

1
Tail Whip
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
Status

Lowers opponent's Defense.
4
Growl
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
Status

Lowers opponent's Attack.
8
Fake Out
Power:
60
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
12
Bite
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

May cause flinching.
16
Stomp
Power:
97.5
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

May cause flinching.
20
Focus Energy
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Increases critical hit ratio.
24
Headbutt
Power:
105
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching.
28
Sucker Punch
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical

User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
32
Double Hit
Power:
52.5
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

Hits twice in one turn.
36
Crunch
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
40
Endure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
44
Reversal
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
48
Outrage
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
52
Last Resort
Power:
210
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical

Can only be used after all other moves are used.
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Kangaskhan TM Moves

List of Moves Kangaskhan can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM Move Desc
TM01
Focus Punch
Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03
Water Pulse
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

May confuse opponent.
TM05
Roar
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07
Hail
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM10
Work Up
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11
Sunny Day
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status

Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13
Ice Beam
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May freeze opponent.
TM14
Blizzard
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
Special

May freeze opponent.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Power:
225
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
TM17
Protect
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18
Rain Dance
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status

Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20
Safeguard
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
Status

The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22
Solar Beam
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23
Iron Tail
Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24
Thunderbolt
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May paralyze opponent.
TM25
Thunder
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
Special

May paralyze opponent.
TM26
Earthquake
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28
Dig
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30
Shadow Ball
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31
Brick Break
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32
Double Team
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status

Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34
Shock Wave
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Special

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35
Flamethrower
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May burn opponent.
TM37
Sandstorm
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38
Fire Blast
Power: 110
Acc: 85
PP: 5
Special

May burn opponent.
TM39
Rock Tomb
Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40
Aerial Ace
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Physical

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42
Facade
Power:
105
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44
Rest
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45
Attract
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46
Thief
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Physical

Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52
Focus Blast
Power: 120
Acc: 70
PP: 5
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56
Fling
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power depends on held item.
TM58
Endure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60
Drain Punch
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM65
Shadow Claw
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
TM68
Giga Impact
Power:
225
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
TM72
Avalanche
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM80
Rock Slide
Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

May cause flinching.
TM82
Sleep Talk
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83
Bulldoze
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87
Swagger
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
Status

Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90
Substitute
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93
Cut
Power:
75
Acc: 95
PP: 30
Physical

TM95
Surf
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96
Strength
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

TM98
Rock Smash
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
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Kangaskhan Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Kangaskhan can learn.

Egg Move Desc
Circle Throw
Power: 60
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Counter
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Disable
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
Double-Edge
Power:
180
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

User receives recoil damage.
Endeavor
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Physical

Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
Hammer Arm
Power: 100
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

Lowers user's Speed.
Stomp
Power:
97.5
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

May cause flinching.
Focus Energy
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Increases critical hit ratio.
Crush Claw
Power:
112.5
Acc: 95
PP: 10
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Uproar
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
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