Stats & Training
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.
If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.
To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x44-52% Arm Thrust 2x11-14% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x55-65% Drain Punch 2x36-42% Brick Break 2x36-42% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x38-46% Brick Break 2x45-54% Vital Throw 2x42-50% Arm Thrust 2x13-15% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x51-60% Drain Punch 2x35-41% Brick Break 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x37-44% Brick Break 2x42-51% Vital Throw 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x23-28% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Focus Blast 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x57-68% Vital Throw 2x55-65% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x97-115%KO Focus Blast 2x44-52% Brick Break 2x50-60% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x59-70% Focus Blast 2x49-57% Drain Punch 2x30-37% Brick Break 2x30-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x39-47% Vital Throw 2x37-44% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x29-34% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x116-137%KO Focus Blast 2x57-67% Submission 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x59-70% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x98-116%KO Focus Blast 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x51-60% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x61-72% High Jump Kick 2x53-63% Focus Blast 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x79-93% Focus Blast 2x33-40% Brick Break 2x41-49% Vital Throw 2x37-44% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x114-134%KO Focus Blast 2x54-65% Submission 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x58-70% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x95-113%KO Focus Blast 2x45-53% Brick Break 2x49-58% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x58-70% High Jump Kick 2x50-60% Focus Blast 2x46-55% Drain Punch 2x30-36% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Focus Blast 2x34-41% Brick Break 2x41-48% Vital Throw 2x38-46% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x55-66% Cross Chop 2x78-92% Submission 2x62-74% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x97-115%KO Focus Blast 2x45-53% Cross Chop 2x66-78% Brick Break 2x50-60% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x59-70% High Jump Kick 2x52-62% Focus Blast 2x49-58% Drain Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x78-92% Close Combat 2x62-74% Focus Blast 2x33-39% Brick Break 2x40-47% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's Close Combat hits Kangaskhan for 70-82%.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x70-82% U Turn14-16% Fire Blast31-36% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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. It's got 11 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kangaskhan with 63 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crush Claw, Disable and 8 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Kangaskhan's built to absorb hits. Impish nature leans into physical wall duty, Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn, and Rest handles sustain. Scrappy and max HP and Defense EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Kangaskhan best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Earthquake
- Sucker Punch
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Kangaskhan Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Kangaskhan in early-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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Kangaskhan Guide
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Fakeout with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 590 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves