Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Kangaskhan's bulk more than the defenses do. Special barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Parent Pokemon that yields 2 HP stat exp on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
Kangaskhan Weakness
Kangaskhan's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Kangaskhan's physical bulk (base 80 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- 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
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Submission 2x72-85% Rolling Kick 2x53-63% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Submission 2x62-73% Karate Chop 2x39-47% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Primeape builds →Submission 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x41-48% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Submission 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
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Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x73-86% Double Kick 2x29-34% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x53-63% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Submission 2x53-63% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x73-86% Rolling Kick 2x54-64% Double Kick 2x29-34% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x54-64% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Submission 2x54-64% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x86-102%KO Submission 2x69-81% Rolling Kick 2x52-62% Double Kick 2x26-32% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x51-60% Karate Chop 2x33-39% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Submission 2x51-60% Karate Chop 2x33-39% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Submission 2x72-85% Rolling Kick 2x53-63% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Submission 2x62-73% Karate Chop 2x39-47% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x52-62% Karate Chop 2x34-40% | ||
In Red & Blue, Machamp's Submission hits Kangaskhan for 75-88%.
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machamp builds →Earthquake31-36% Body Slam26-31% Submission 2x75-88% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Kangaskhan is a standalone Normal type at 450 total. It can't breed, which makes catching one the only real option. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Red & Blue Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Red & Blue Kangaskhan Locations
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 to Catch Kangaskhan in Red & Blue
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.
Kangaskhan Guide
For Red & Blue, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in Red & Blue's meta. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Earthquake anchors the moveset.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Red & Blue, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 550 BST.
In Red & Blue, 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.
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.
For Red & Blue, Kangaskhan has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
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