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.
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show their harmonious teamwork in battle.
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show their harmonious teamwork in battle.
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 |
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x92-108%KO Submission 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x58-68% Karate Chop 2x39-47% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion can KO Kangaskhan with Close Combat (105-124%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x105-124%KO Stone Edge29-34% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Kangaskhan doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Firiumz and Scrappy form the backbone. Kangaskhan invests max Attack and Speed EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Jolly nature pushes Speed higher. Facade handles the heavy lifting on offense. Ground coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Kangaskhan Locations
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
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.
Kangaskhan Guide
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Firepunch with Firiumz is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. 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.
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- 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