Name origin

kangaroo
Australian mammal
Genghis Khan
Mongolian leader


Kangaskhan artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 115
Type Normal
Species Parent Pokémon
Height 7′3″ (2.21m)
Weight 176.4 lbs (80.0 kg)
Abilities Early Bird
Scrappy
Inner Focus (Dream World)
Local № 115 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
205 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
210 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Garura

Breeding

Egg Groups Monster
Gender 0% male, 100% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 2 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 175
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Kangaskhan stats

The base stats for Kangaskhan are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 105
320 - 414
Attack 95
175 - 317
Defense 80
148 - 284
Sp. Atk 40
76 - 196
Sp. Def 80
148 - 284
Speed 90
166 - 306
Total 490

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
Yellow Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.
Gold
HeartGold
If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.
Silver
SoulSilver
To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.
Crystal To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.
Ruby
Sapphire
If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby POKéMON’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.
Emerald If you come across a young KANGASKHAN playing by itself, never try to catch it. The baby’s parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged.
FireRed The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH.
LeafGreen The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.
Diamond
Pearl
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
Platinum It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Kangaskhan learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Comet PunchNormalPhysical1885
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
7 Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
10 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
13 BiteDarkPhysical60100
19 Double HitNormalPhysical3590
22 RageNormalPhysical20100
25 Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085
31 Chip AwayNormalPhysical70100
34 Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical70100
37 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
43 EndureNormalStatus--
46 OutrageDragonPhysical120100
49 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
55 ReversalFightingPhysical-100

Kangaskhan learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Comet PunchNormalPhysical1885
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
7 Fake OutNormalPhysical40100
10 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
13 BiteDarkPhysical60100
19 Mega PunchNormalPhysical8085
22 RageNormalPhysical20100
25 Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical70100
31 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
34 EndureNormalStatus--
37 OutrageDragonPhysical120100
43 Double HitNormalPhysical3590
46 Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
49 ReversalFightingPhysical-100

Egg moves

Kangaskhan learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kangaskhan egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
StompNormalPhysical65100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
ForesightNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090
Trump CardNormalSpecial-
Circle ThrowFightingPhysical6090

Kangaskhan learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kangaskhan egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
StompNormalPhysical65100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
DisableNormalStatus-100
CounterFightingPhysical-100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
SubstituteNormalStatus--
ForesightNormalStatus--
SafeguardNormalStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090

Move Tutor moves

Kangaskhan can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090
Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100

Kangaskhan can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
Ice PunchIcePhysical75100
ThunderPunchElectricPhysical75100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Low KickFightingPhysical-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SpiteGhostStatus-100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
OutrageDragonPhysical120100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Aqua TailWaterPhysical9090

Moves learnt by HM

Kangaskhan is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Kangaskhan is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Kangaskhan is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
20 SafeguardNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
67 RetaliateNormalPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Kangaskhan is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
24 ThunderboltElectricSpecial95100
25 ThunderElectricSpecial12070
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
34 Shock WaveElectricSpecial60
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
37 SandstormRockStatus--
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
52 Focus BlastFightingSpecial12070
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
60 Drain PunchFightingPhysical75100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Kangaskhan sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Kangaskhan normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Kangaskhan shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Kangaskhan normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Kangaskhan shiny sprite

See all Kangaskhan sprites


Where to find Kangaskhan

Gold
Silver
Rock Tunnel
Pearl
Diamond
Great Marsh
Platinum Great Marsh
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Rock Tunnel
White
Black
Route 15

Pokeathlon stats

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Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

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Answers to Kangaskhan questions