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.
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
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.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Kangaskhan is a standalone Normal type at 490 total. It can't breed, which makes catching one the only real option.
How to Evolve
an item and an ability form the backbone. Kangaskhan invests flexible EVs EVs to play its attacker role properly, and a nature nature pushes higher. Earthquake handles the heavy lifting on offense. Ground and Fighting coverage rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Kangaskhan Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Kangaskhan. TMs unlock coverage across 8 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hyper Beam and Skull Bash into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Kangaskhan tops out at moderate 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
Before you go hunting for Kangaskhan, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. Blue and Red each have different walking encounters at Lv. 25-28.
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.
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