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.
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.
There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.
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.
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 6 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed Kangaskhan with 58 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Circle Throw, Counter, Disable and 3 more to offspring.
Silkscarf and Scrappy form the backbone. Kangaskhan invests max HP and Defense EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Impish nature pushes Defense higher. Fakeout handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Kangaskhan Moveset
- Fake Out
- Sucker Punch
- Double Edge
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
You can catch Kangaskhan through 18 walking encounters from Lv. 16-21, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
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.
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.
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