Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Kangaskhan has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
National № | 0115 |
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Type | Normal |
Species | Parent Pokémon |
Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
Weight | 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Early Bird 2. Scrappy Inner Focus (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0115 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0205 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0115 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0210 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0062 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0165 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0199 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0115 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0172 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 HP |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 172 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Monster |
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Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 105 | 320 | 414 | |
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Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0115 |
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Type | Normal |
Species | Parent Pokémon |
Height | 2.2 m (7′03″) |
Weight | 100.0 kg (220.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Parental Bond |
Local № | 0115 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0205 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0115 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0210 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0062 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0165 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0199 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0115 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0172 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 HP |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 207 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Monster |
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Gender | 0% male, 100% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 105 | 320 | 414 | |
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Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Sp. Def | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Speed | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Total | 590 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Kangaskhan does not evolve.
Kangaskhan changes
- In Generation 3, Kangaskhan does not have the Scrappy ability.
- In Generation 1, Kangaskhan has a base Special stat of 40.
- In Generations 1-4, Kangaskhan has a base experience yield of 175.
- In Generations 2-7, Kangaskhan has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Kangaskhan
Red Blue |
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is 3 years old. |
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Yellow | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
Gold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
Silver | 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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
HeartGold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
SoulSilver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. |
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. |
X | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
Y | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
Sun | Kangaskhan’s maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring. |
Moon | The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly. |
Ultra Sun | Kangaskhan protects its child by keeping it in its pouch. It has zero forgiveness for those who harm its child and will beat them down. |
Ultra Moon | You shouldn’t get close to the child when it’s playing outside its mother’s pouch. Its mother is always nearby watching over it. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
Sword | 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. |
Shield | There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets its baby out to play only when it feels safe to do so. |
Mega Kangaskhan
Sun | Mega Kangaskhan’s strength derives from the mother’s happiness about her child’s growth. Watching it grow up keeps her spirits high. |
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Moon | Thanks to Mega Evolution, its child grows. But as the child is good only at fighting and nothing else, its mother feels uneasy about its future. |
Ultra Sun | The explosive energy the child is bathed in causes temporary growth. The mother is beside herself with worry about it. |
Ultra Moon | When the mother sees the back of her Mega-Evolved child, it makes her think of the day when her child will inevitably leave her. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show their harmonious teamwork in battle. |
Moves learned by Kangaskhan
Moves learnt by level up
Kangaskhan learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
4 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
12 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
20 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
24 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
32 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
36 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
44 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
48 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
52 | Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Egg moves
Kangaskhan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kangaskhan gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Circle Throw | Fighting | 60 | 90 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Crush Claw | Normal | 75 | 95 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kangaskhan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
Moves learnt by level up
Kangaskhan learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
4 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
8 | Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
12 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
20 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
24 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
32 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
36 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
40 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
44 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
48 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
52 | Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 |
Egg moves
Kangaskhan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kangaskhan gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Circle Throw | Fighting | 60 | 90 | |
Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Kangaskhan can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Terrain Pulse | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kangaskhan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 | 75 | |
03 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Kangaskhan is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | — | 100 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
85 | Work Up | Normal | — | — |
Kangaskhan sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Kangaskhan
Red Blue Yellow |
Safari Zone |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Rock Tunnel |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Safari Zone |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Great Marsh |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Rock Tunnel |
Black White |
Route 15 |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Glittering Cave |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Wela Volcano Park |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Rock Tunnel |
Sword Shield |
Warm-Up Tunnel |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Kangaskhan questions
- What is a good moveset for Kangaskhan?
- If Mega-Kangaskhan gets confused does she end up hitting herself twice?
- Kangaskan or Tauros?
- What is baby Kangaskhan's height and weight?
- If a Pokémon with Parental Bond uses a stat-dropping move such as Superpower, will the stat drop occur twice?
- When a Kangaskhan comes out of an egg, why does it already have a baby in its pouch?
- Power-up Punch on Mega Kangaskhan?
- What will happen if Mega Kangaskhan uses Power-Up Punch the same turn Aegislash uses King's Shield?
- Kangaskhan or Alakazam as my mega?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Kangaskhan |
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Japanese | ガルーラ (Garura) |
German | Kangama |
French | Kangourex |
Italian | Kangaskhan |
Spanish | Kangaskhan |
Korean | 캥카 (kaengka) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 袋兽 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 袋獸 |
English |
Parent Pokémon |
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Japanese | おやこポケモン |
German | Muttertier-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Maternel |
Italian | Pokémon Genitore |
Spanish | Pokémon Maternal |
Korean | 가족포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 亲子宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 親子寶可夢 |
Name origin
- kangaroo
- Australian mammal
- Genghis Khan
- Mongolian leader