Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Held ItemKangaskhanite activates AbilityParental Bond, making every attack hit twice with the second at reduced power. 125 Attack firing double-hit Normal TermStab on 100 Speed cooldowns delivers burst damage that single-hit attackers can't match. The moveset doubles every move's output while Mega is active.
Normal-type with 95 Attack and 105 HP was a solid physical tank in Gen I (Red & Blue). Body Slam plus Earthquake coverage gave it a reliable offensive set.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Still a reliable Normal-type with good coverage in Gen II (Gold & Silver). 105 HP and decent defenses let it take hits and dish them back.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Return
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Early Bird woke it up from sleep faster in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire), useful in a format full of Sleep Powder and Spore users.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Rest
- Crush Claw
- Dynamic Punch
Recommended Teammates
Scrappy arrived in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Normal and Fighting moves could now hit Ghost-types, removing Kangaskhan's biggest blind spot.
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Power creep caught up in Gen V (Black & White). 95 Attack wasn't special anymore, and pure Normal offered no offensive advantage.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Kangaskhan with Parental Bond was banned from standard play, but base Kangaskhan was unremarkable in Gen VI (X & Y). The gap was enormous.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fake Out
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Mega Kangaskhan was nerfed in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), second hit reduced from 50% to 25% damage. Base form continued to fade.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Facade
- Earthquake
- Crush Claw
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Without Parental Bond, Kangaskhan was just a Normal-type with average stats and no identity.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Kangaskhan Weakness
Kangaskhan's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 105 HP and balanced defenses, Kangaskhan can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Kangaskhan Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Kangaskhan
Slurpuff deals 38-45% with Drain Punch.
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Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Gengar builds →Sludge Bomb29-34% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Delphox builds →Flamethrower26-31% Fire Blast32-38% Psychic26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Slurpuff builds →Drain Punch 2x38-45% Play Rough23-27% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMagician ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves View Hoopa-Unbound builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kangaskhan with 81 breeding partners from the Monster egg group.
Kangaskhan Locations
moderate rates for Kangaskhan across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Kangaskhan in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Kangaskhan in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Red & Blue, Yellow, or Sword & Shield and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Kangaskhan cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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 to Catch Kangaskhan in Sword & Shield
You can catch Kangaskhan through 9 walking encounters from Lv. 16-21, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. 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 to Catch Kangaskhan in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Base Stats
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.
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 Guide
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.
Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan. That's 590 BST, up from 490. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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.
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.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Kangaskhan has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves