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.
Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.
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% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Primeape builds →Submission 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x41-48% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Submission 2x62-73% Karate Chop 2x39-47% | ||
 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 | |
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Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Submission 2x71-84% Rolling Kick 2x54-64% Double Kick 2x29-34% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Submission 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Submission 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x34-41% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
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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% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Primeape builds →Submission 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x41-48% | ||
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% | ||
In Yellow, 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% | ||
Yellow 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
Yellow 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
Yellow Kangaskhan Locations
1 encounter spots for Kangaskhan at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Kangaskhan in Yellow
Kangaskhan Guide
For Yellow, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in Yellow's meta. At 450 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Earthquake anchors the moveset.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Yellow, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 550 BST.
In Yellow, 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 Yellow, 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