For X & Y, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Fakeout with Leftovers is the standard set.

Does Kangaskhan mega evolve?

In X & Y, 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.

What is Kangaskhan weak to?

In X & Y, 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.

What is the best ability for Kangaskhan?

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.

What role does Kangaskhan play in battle?

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 - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

CTier

90Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP105

Attack95

Defense80

Sp. Atk40

Sp. Def80

Speed90

Total490

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height2.2 m

Weight80.0 kg

Base XP172

Abilities

Early BirdTop Pick

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Scrappy

Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.

Inner FocusHA

Prevents flinching.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.

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.

Kangaskhan Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Kangaskhan in X & Y (Best Counters)

Mienfoo Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Rock Smash 2x 32-38% View Mienfoo builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Brick Break 2x 51-62% Rock Smash 2x 28-35% View Scraggy builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Karate ChopLv. 12 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Kangaskhan Karate Chop 2x 38-46% Rock Smash 2x 32-38% Arm Thrust 2x 15-19% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 13 Karate ChopLv. 10 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Karate Chop 2x 38-46% Rock Smash 2x 32-38% View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Rock Smash 2x 26-31% View Croagunk builds →

X & Y 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 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#115KangaskhanDoes not evolve

Breeding

Moderate

Breed Kangaskhan with 75 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Circle Throw, Counter, Crush Claw and 10 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Monster

Gender

♀100.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

13moves

Breed With (best first)

X & Y Kangaskhan Best Moveset

Kangaskhan doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Fakeout and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Early Bird

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Kangaskhan

Jolly+SPE

Kangaskhan best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpD

Spe

Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset

Fake OutSTAB
ProtectFAST +4
Power Up Punch
Sucker Punch

Recommended Teammates

LudicoloExcellent

MiloticExcellent

BreloomExcellent

Moves

STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Comet Punch

—188515Normal

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 7

Fake Out+3

S4010010Normal

Lv 10

Tail Whip

——10030Normal

Lv 13

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 19

Double Hit

D359010Normal

Lv 22

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 25

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Lv 31

Chip Away

—7010020Normal

Lv 34

Dizzy Punch

—7010010Normal

Lv 37

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 43

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Lv 46

Outrage

C12010010Dragon

Lv 49

Sucker Punch+1

S801005Dark

Lv 50

Reversal

——10015Fighting

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D110705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM78

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

HM01

Cut

C509530Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM26

Earthquake

A10010010Ground

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D110855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9010015Fire

TM56

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

D120705Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9010010Ice

TM59

Incinerate

—6010015Fire

TM98

Power-Up Punch

S4010020Fighting

TM17

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

B——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

—701005Normal

TM27

Return

A—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

C7010015Ghost

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM22

Solar Beam

D12010010Grass

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

HM03

Surf

D9010015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1107010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Circle Throw-6

B609010Fighting

Egg

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Egg

Crush Claw

—759510Normal

Egg

Disable

C—10020Normal

Egg

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Egg

Endeavor

D—1005Normal

Egg

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Egg

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

Egg

Foresight

———40Normal

Egg

Hammer Arm

C1009010Fighting

Egg

Stomp

—6510020Normal

Egg

Trump Card

———5Normal

Egg

Uproar

D9010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Kangaskhan can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Avalanche-4

D6010010Ice

Gen 3

Body Slam

B8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

D409520Bug

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

B120755Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 4

Whirlpool

—358515Water

Gen 5

Work Up

D——30Normal

X & Y Kangaskhan Locations

You'll want mid-game access before hunting Kangaskhan. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.

Best Locations to Catch Kangaskhan in X & Y

Glittering Cave - 3D Area

YGrass Lv.17 Cave

RareMid

Shaking spot

Glittering Cave - 3D Area

XGrass Lv.17 Cave

RareMid

Shaking spot

Kangaskhan Guide

For X & Y, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Fakeout with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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

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Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 55 Focus BlastTM52 Aura SphereLv. 42 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Kangaskhan Close Combat 2x 99-117%KO Focus Blast 2x 103-122%KO Aura Sphere 2x 69-82% Low Sweep 2x 55-65% View Lucario builds →
Chesnaught GrassFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Hammer ArmLv. 60 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Focus Blast 2x 72-85% Hammer Arm 2x 81-95% Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 34-40% View Chesnaught builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 59 Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Close Combat 2x 110-130%KO Focus Blast 2x 65-77% Low Sweep 2x 61-72% Power-Up Punch 2x 38-45% View Gallade builds →
Poliwrath WaterFighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Laverre City Super Rod) Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Dynamic PunchLv. 32 SubmissionLv. 1 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Kangaskhan Focus Blast 2x 69-82% Dynamic Punch 2x 73-87% Submission 2x 59-70% Low Sweep 2x 48-57% View Poliwrath builds →
Mienshao Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 56 Focus BlastTM52 Jump KickLv. 37 Aura SphereLv. 70 Damage vs Kangaskhan High Jump Kick 2x 119-140%KO Focus Blast 2x 88-103%KO Jump Kick 2x 92-108%KO Aura Sphere 2x 59-70% View Mienshao builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 34-40% Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Lucario builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Flying Press 2x 68-81% Low Sweep 2x 47-55% Karate Chop 2x 36-43% Power-Up Punch 2x 29-35% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 61-73% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Force Palm 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 36-43% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 53-63% Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 45-53% Storm Throw 2x 45-53% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Brick Break 2x 66-78% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Karate Chop 2x 45-53% Rock Smash 2x 36-43% View Sawk builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 34-40% Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Kangaskhan Brick Break 2x 66-78% Rock Smash 2x 36-43% Arm Thrust 2x 14-18% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Flying Press 2x 68-81% Low Sweep 2x 47-55% Karate Chop 2x 36-43% Power-Up Punch 2x 29-35% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 61-73% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Force Palm 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 36-43% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 53-63% Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 45-53% Storm Throw 2x 45-53% View Throh builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Low Sweep 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 34-40% Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Kangaskhan Brick Break 2x 66-78% Rock Smash 2x 36-43% Arm Thrust 2x 14-18% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Flying Press 2x 68-81% Low Sweep 2x 47-55% Karate Chop 2x 36-43% Power-Up Punch 2x 29-35% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 61-73% Low Sweep 2x 57-68% Force Palm 2x 53-63% Power-Up Punch 2x 36-43% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 53-63% Low Sweep 2x 49-58% Revenge 2x 45-53% Storm Throw 2x 45-53% View Throh builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Kangaskhan Low Sweep 2x 55-65% Power-Up Punch 2x 35-41% Rock Smash 2x 35-41% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 1 Damage vs Kangaskhan Close Combat 2x 110-129%KO Brick Break 2x 69-82% Rock Smash 2x 38-45% Arm Thrust 2x 16-19% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Flying Press 2x 71-84% Low Sweep 2x 47-56% Karate Chop 2x 37-43% Power-Up Punch 2x 31-37% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 64-76% Low Sweep 2x 58-69% Force Palm 2x 55-65% Power-Up Punch 2x 37-43% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Kangaskhan Vital Throw 2x 55-65% Low Sweep 2x 51-60% Revenge 2x 47-56% Storm Throw 2x 47-56% View Throh builds →

Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves SporeUtility Bullet Seed Mach Punch Swords Dance Damage vs Kangaskhan Bullet Seed 15-17% Mach Punch 2x 46-54% View Breloom builds →