** This is similar to what happens when a {{p|Chansey}}/{{p|Blissey}} breeds (without holding a [[Luck Incense]]), as the offspring will have an {{pkmn|egg}}, already in its pouch.
** This is similar to what happens when a {{p|Chansey}}/{{p|Blissey}} breeds (without holding a [[Luck Incense]]), as the offspring will have an {{pkmn|egg}}, already in its pouch.
===Origin===
===Origin===
Kangaskhan is based on a kangaroo. Kangaroos traditionally hold young in their pouches which is what Kangaskhan does with its young.
Kangaskhan is based on kangaroos as well as Maiasaurs. Kangaroos traditionally hold young in their pouches which is what Kangaskhan does with its young. Kangaskhan Also hold some Maiasaura traits. Both are reptiles that stand on their hind legs and both are know to be extremely protective of their young. Though Kangaskhans do lack a duckbill.
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Kangaskhan's name is a combination of ''{{wp|kangaroo}}'' and ''{{wp|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'').
Kangaskhan's name is a combination of ''{{wp|kangaroo}}'' and ''{{wp|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'').
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 kangaroos as well as Maiasaurs. Kangaroos traditionally hold young in their pouches which is what Kangaskhan does with its young. Kangaskhan Also hold some Maiasaura traits. Both are reptiles that stand on their hind legs and both are know to be extremely protective of their young. Though Kangaskhans do lack a duckbill.
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").
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Kangaskhan images on Bulbagarden Archives.
