Kangaskhan (Pokémon)

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Kangaskhan ガルーラ Garura #115
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Parent Pokémon
Abilities Early Bird or Scrappy Scrappy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #115 Johto #210 Hoenn #279 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-201 Almia R-146 Oblivia
Height 7'03" Imperial 2.2 m Metric 7'03"/2.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 176.4 lbs. Imperial 80.0 kg Metric 176.4 lbs./80.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% female
Breeding Monster group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 175 Battle Exp.: 1751*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kangaskhan (Japanese: ガルーラ Garura) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Kangaskhan is a kangaroo-like Pokémon with vaguely theropod-like features. Kangaskhan is colored brown with accentuations of cream on its horn-like ears and belly, with black on the helmet-like patch on its head. Kangaskhan have red irises, fangs protruding from its upper jaw, epaulette-like patches on its shoulders, and square patches on its legs. Kangaskhan also has various ridges and patches down its back and two spikes on its tail. Kangaskhan carries around a little purple baby Kangaskhan in their pouch. The baby Kangaskhan lacks the ridges and patches on its mother’s body, and its small fangs are not visible outside of its mouth.

Gender differences

Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

Special abilities

Kangaskhan can use the move Outrage, which can normally only be learned by Template:Type2 Pokémon. It has a fighting spirit that is nearly indestructible, therefore it will never give up in battle. Kangaskhan are skilled at using Comet Punch and Dizzy Punch.

Behavior

Kangaskhan are very nurturing to their young and other Kangaskhan, but if anyone tries to touch or harm their young the parent Kangaskhan will viciously attack the person trying to harm the baby Kangaskhan. When its mother is executing a move or striking a pose, the baby may imitate her actions. To avoid crushing the baby Kangaskhan carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Kangaskhan appear mostly in jungle-like areas. They have been imported to Kanto and Sinnoh for their Safari Zones.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Kangaskhan.png

Kangaskhan in the anime

Major Appearances

Kangaskhan first appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid. A group of these Parent Pokémon were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well.

A Kangaskhan let her child play with Pikachu and co. in one of the Winter Vacation specials.

Kangaskhan was also used in a Sumo Wrestling Contest in The Ring Masters.

A wild Kangaskhan held on to Ash's egg after finding it in the forest in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.

File:Baby Kangaskhan.JPG

A hurt baby Kangaskhan

Minor Appearances

Kangaskhan made a brief cameo in console fighting game in Two Degrees of Seperation!.

A Kangaskhan, known as "Aunty Kangaskhan", owns a warehouse in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. She gave Team Go-Getters Pecha Scarves and Corsola twigs for their mission to save Pikachu.

A Kangaskhan was also seen in a flashback under Reggie's care in Aiding the Enemy.

Another Kangaskhan made a brief appearance in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP034 Kangaskhan Ash's Pokédex Kangaskhan, a Parent Pokémon. Once approaching extinction, they are now protected by law and inhabit the Safari Zone. Approach with extreme caution. The Kangaskhan is a rare Pokémon which raises its children in its pocket. They will attack viciously and without warning if they feel their young are threatened in any way.

In the manga

File:Adventures Kangaskhan.jpg

Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Kangaskhan debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue arc, The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Blue tries to catch one but is stopped by Red when he (Red) realizes Kangaskhan is protecting its baby. The baby was poisoned, so Red used an Antidote to heal it. Kangaskhan is grateful and leaves; Blue watched this in amazement, but was still angry at Red for allowing Kangaskhan to escape, thus starting their rivalry.

File:Adventures Baby Kangaskhan.jpg

Injured baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

In a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan on his team from their league battle over two decades ago, and uses it to fight the bitter woman's Gengar, winning the match after hours. He still has it by the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, and it is beaten both by the Team Rocket member Orm and Guile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolved Fearow. It has not been seen since.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

In the second special chapter of the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga, Mars has a Kangaskhan wich she uses against Deoxys. Kangaskhan suceeded in critically wounding it. After using Outrage on Deoxys, it became confused and started to attack everything around it with its Flamethrower attack. It was eventually defeated by Deoxys in Attack Forme.

In the TCG

Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Kangaskhan oversees the item storage at her shop in Pokémon Square.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Kangaskhan oversees the item storage at her shop in Treasure Town.
• Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Johanna has a Kangaskhan named Jumpy that she uses in Pokémon Contests.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. Blue Yellow Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. Stadium The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years. The young is taken out once it learns to find food.
Generation II 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. Stadium 2 If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 3 years old.
Generation IV Diamond It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Rock Tunnel Crystal Rare Rock Tunnel
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Platinum Rare Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Rock Tunnel, Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Refreshing Field
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Beach
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 53 Forever Level 3 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Western Cave (13F-19F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave (during mission) Chroma Ruins (during mission)
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 105		165 - 212	320 - 414
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/4 ★★☆☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 12/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 35+	Purified moves
Shadow Mist	File:Box xd 115.png	Sing	Normal
Shadow Rush		Earthquake	Ground
--		Tail Whip	Normal
--		Dizzy Punch	Normal

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.6% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP A mother protecting her child is one ferocious beast! 26%-50% HP This isn't good. I'm down to half health. 1%-25% HP I'm done... Please, take care of my baby... Level up I leveled up! And so did the baby in my pouch! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! And so did the baby in my pouch!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 100 Max. exp.: 120 Browser entry   Kangaskhan emits a ray from its mouth that can obliterate anything.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: ( Normal ) Field move: (Crush ×2) Browser entry   It launches powerful beams from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Kangaskhan  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kangaskhan images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• It should be noted that the Glitch Pokémon 'M evolves into Kangaskhan. This is due to Kangaskhan's position in the game's internal programming, and is also why 'M (among other Glitch Pokémon) can also evolve into Rhydon.
• Kangaskhan is the last non-legendary Pokémon in the Fiore Browser.
• Kangaskhan is the only Pokémon that isn't a Template:Type2 that learns Outrage via level-up.
• Interestingly, even with the advent of breeding and Baby Pokémon, the Baby Kangaskhan has yet to be made into a separate Pokémon, and as a result, all Kangaskhan are born with a baby already in its pouch.
  • This is similar to what happens when a Chansey/Blissey breeds (without holding a Luck Incense), as the offspring will have an egg, already in its pouch.

Origin

Kangaskhan is based on a kangaroo. Kangaroos traditionally hold young in their pouches which is what Kangaskhan does with its young.

Name origin

Kangaskhan's name is a combination of kangaroo and Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire (possibly how its Pokédex data refers to how violently protective it is of its child). Ironically, Genghis Khan was a male, but Kangaskhan is a female-only species. Its Japanese name is derived from English words "kangaroo" (カンガルー kangarū) and "ruler" (ルーラー rūrā).

In other languages

• German: Kangama - Combination of kangaroo and Mama.
• French: Kangourex - From kangourou (kangaroo) and rex (Latin for "king").
• Korean: 캥카 Kaengka
• Chinese (Taiwan): 袋龍 Dài Lóng - "Pouch Dragon".

Notes

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