Kangaskhan (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kangaskhan (disambiguation).

Kangaskhan Parent Pokémon ガルーラ Garura #0115 Kangaskhan Mega Kangaskhan Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Mega Kangaskhan Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Early Bird or ScrappyGen IV+ Kangaskhan Cacophony Mega Kangaskhan Cacophony Inner Focus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Kangaskhan 7'03" 2.2 m Mega Kangaskhan 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Kangaskhan 220.5 lbs. 100.0 kg Mega Kangaskhan 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Kangaskhanite [[|]]
Base experience yield 175 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 172 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Kangaskhan 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Kangaskhan 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Kangaskhan
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
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 Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan using the Kangaskhanite.

Biology

Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal marsupial Pokémon that vaguely resembles a kangaroo. It has a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. It has large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of its upper jaw. On top of its head is a thick, black plate. There are epaulette-like growths over its shoulders and a row of spikes down its back. It has three clawed digits on each hand and foot and a thick tail. On its belly is a pouch that contains a baby Kangaskhan. Unlike its parent, the baby is light purple and has smooth skin. Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. It can move really fast, even with the baby in its pouch. The baby leaves the pouch only rarely until it is three years old. In order to avoid crushing the baby, Kangaskhan sleeps standing up. If the mother feels the environment is safe, it will allow its young out to play. However, it will violently attack anything that it sees as a threat to its young. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Kangaskhan will defend the baby in its pouch, even while it sleeps. If the baby is awake but the parent wants to sleep, Kangaskhan will lie down to sleep while the baby sits on top of its back. They are known to raise other species of Pokémon alongside their own children, and records exist which describe a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. It uses quick jabs to intimidate its enemies. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found in savannahs and other grasslands.

Prior to Generation III, Dizzy Punch was its signature move.

Forms

Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan.

As Mega Kangaskhan, the mother Kangaskhan appears unchanged. However, the baby temporarily grows and gains some new features. There are now raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its waist with a larger patch on its belly. Small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears. The child is feisty, hates to lose, and will boldly challenge its opponents to protect its mother. The mother's happiness over its child's growth is the source of its additional strength. However, it feels uneasy about the child's future, as it is only skilled at fighting and nothing else. It is also saddened by the reminder that its child will one day leave.

Mega Kangaskhan is the only known Pokémon that can have Parental Bond as an Ability.

Mega Kangaskhan

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.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Kangaskhan oversees the Café Connection shops across the various towns on the continents in the game.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #115 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) 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 Johto #205 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #115 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #210 Diamond It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. White Black 2 It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #062 Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #165 Alola  US  UM : #199 Kanto #115 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 Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. Let's Go Eevee 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. 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 Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show their harmonious teamwork in battle. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #172 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. 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 It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets its baby out to play only when it feels safe to do so. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Kangaskhan in the Alola Pokédex	Mega Kangaskhan in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Safari Zone Blue (Japan) Trade Rhydon on Route 11 Yellow Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Rock Tunnel Crystal Rock TunnelMorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Platinum Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Rock Tunnel Safari ZoneMorningDay (Wasteland, default) Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Refreshing Field

Generation V Black White Route 15 Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Glittering Cave Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade, Event

Generation VII Sun Moon Wela Volcano Park Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Wela Volcano Park Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Rock Tunnel

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Warm-Up Tunnel Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Snap Beach Pinball Blue Field: Fuchia City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 53, Forever Level 3, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Western Cave (13F-19F) Ranger Sekra Range

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave (during mission), Chroma Ruins (during mission) Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode A & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Canyon: Rugged Flats Rumble U Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 1 Rumble World Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (Center Boss, Back) Picross Area 29: Stage 06

Generation VII Rumble Rush Gengar Sea, Celebi Sea, Lugia Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Celebi SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Joyous Tower (76F-79F, 97F-98F) Fainted Pokémon: Sky Tower, Western Cave, Northern Range, Pitfall Valley, Murky Cave, Southern Cavern New Snap Sweltering SandsNight, Barren BadlandsDay Level 2+, Night

Cross-Generation Shuffle Sandy Bazaar: Stage 19 Graucus Hall: Stage 499 Masters EX Scottie/Bettie & KangaskhanEgg

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Faint Attack Kangaskhan	English	United States	5	August 9 to 29, 2002; December 13 to 19, 2002
FRLG	Pokémon Center New York Wish Egg Kangaskhan	English	United States	5	December 16, 2004 to January 2, 2005
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Kangaskhan	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006
XY	Pokémon Center Battle Championship Kangaskhan	All	Japan	50	May 26 to June 1, 2014; June 23 to July 6, 2014
ORAS	Spring 2015 Kangaskhan	Japanese region	Online	50	April 3 to 9, 2015
ORAS	Spring 2015 Kangaskhan	Taiwanese region	Online	50	April 3 to 9, 2015

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Kangaskhan

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.

Mega Kangaskhan

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 105		165 - 212	320 - 414
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 590	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.

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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Kangaskhan is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 044 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 088 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 1212 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1616 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2020 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 2424 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2828 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 3232 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 3636 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 4444 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4848 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 5252 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM63 TM63 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM60 TM60 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM72 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Circle Throw* Fighting Physical 60 90% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kangaskhan in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kangaskhan in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Circle Throw* Fighting Physical 60 90% 10 Counter* Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Crush Claw* Normal Physical 75 95% 10 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10 Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kangaskhan in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kangaskhan in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Comet Punch × Normal Physical 01818 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 095}}95% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Dizzy Punch × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 030}}30% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Foresight × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 08080 080}}80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Trump Card × Normal Special 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Wish Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Yawn Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kangaskhan × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Kangaskhan

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: B
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to after connecting with 200 Pokémon Connected to: Kecleon, Swanna, Klefki Connection Orb Set: 7 Phrases Normal You know, I used to have a different business. One day I thought, "Hey, a Deposit Box could manage storage without me around." That's why I decided to run a café instead! Oh my! Sorry for rambling on and boring you! Low HP (< 50%) No matter how stressful it is, I won't give up!
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 100 Max. exp.: 120 Browser entry R-201 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 R-146 It launches powerful beams from its mouth to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 55 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #57 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Rock Break++ Mega Effects 8 Erases all Pokémon in the five columns to the left and right.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 233 Base Attack: 181 Base Defense: 165 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 200/40/20/10 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Low Kick Charged Attacks: Crunch*, Earthquake, Outrage*, Power-Up Punch*, Brick Break†, Stomp†
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #128 Kangaskhan raises its young in the pouch on its belly. It’ll threaten anyone who gets too close but only out of a desire to protect its young. It’s actually a very kind Pokémon.

Mega Kangaskhan

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to after connecting with 200 Pokémon Connected to: Kecleon, Swanna, Klefki Connection Orb Set: 7 Phrases Normal You know, I used to have a different business. One day I thought, "Hey, a Deposit Box could manage storage without me around." That's why I decided to run a café instead! Oh my! Sorry for rambling on and boring you! Low HP (< 50%) No matter how stressful it is, I won't give up!

Pokémon GO Base HP: 233 Base Attack: 246 Base Defense: 210 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Low Kick Charged Attacks: Crunch*, Earthquake, Outrage*, Power-Up Punch*, Brick Break†, Stomp†

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Kangaskhan Kangaskhan  Normal

Kangaskhanite ↔

Held Kangaskhanite Mega Kangaskhan Kangaskhan  Normal

Evolution data

Unevolved Kangaskhan  Normal

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

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

Other sprites

Jumpy in Pokémon Super Contests

In the anime

Main series

Kangaskhan in the anime

Mega Kangaskhan in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Kangaskhan debuted in The Kangaskhan Kid, where they were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well. An injured baby Kangaskhan also appeared in the same episode.

In Kanga Games, a Kangaskhan allowed her child to play with Pikachu and his friends.

In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, a wild Kangaskhan found Ash's Egg in the forest.

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

In Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!, a wild Kangaskhan was a resident of Paniola Ranch. Her baby had injured her foot, but she soon received treatment from Brock and recovered.

In Battling Besties!, Ilima owns a Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve. She battled Guzma and his Scizor in the Manalo Conference, but she was defeated through Guzma's dirty tricks, thus eliminating Ilima from the competition. Kangaskhan reappeared in a flashback in The Wisdom Not to Run!.

Multiple Kangaskhan appeared in Enter Pikachu!. One of them raised a wild Pichu in addition to her child, but the Pichu eventually left the herd after becoming too big for Kangaskhan to hold in her pouch. She also appeared in a flashback in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.

Minor appearances

A baby Kangaskhan in the anime

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Kangaskhan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In The Power of One, a Kangaskhan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Kangaskhan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Ring Masters, a Kangaskhan competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

A Kangaskhan appeared in The Green Guardian.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Kangaskhan was a character in a console fighting game.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In a flashback in Aiding the Enemy!, a Kangaskhan was under Reggie's care.

A Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Kangaskhan appeared in I Choose You!.

In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, a Trainer's Kangaskhan participated in the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.

Two Kangaskhan appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM103 Kangaskhan Rotom Pokédex Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon. A Normal type. Kangaskhan carries a little one in the pouch on its belly and will protect it at all costs.

Pokémon Evolutions

Kangaskhan in Pokémon Evolutions

A Kangaskhan appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Green. She used it alongside her Gengar in her battle against the Trainers of Nugget Bridge and won easily.

In the manga

A mother Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

A baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

A Kangaskhan was seen with Tommy in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.

Pokémon Adventures

Mega Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures.

Red, Green & Blue arc

Kangaskhan debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Blue tries to catch one but is stopped by Red when the latter realizes Kangaskhan is protecting her baby. The baby was poisoned, so Red used an Antidote to heal her. 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.

Yellow arc

In Take a Chance on Chansey, during a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan, nicknamed Kanga, on his team from their league battle over two decades ago, and uses her to fight the bitter woman's Gengar, winning the match after hours.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Kangaskhan to train Gold.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Professor Oak's Kangaskhan is beaten both by the Team Rocket member Orm and Guile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolved Fearow. She has not been seen since.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Diamond's mother, Johanna, owns a Kangaskhan, who first appeared in Stopping Sableye.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Trainer's Kangaskhan appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.

X & Y arc

Main article: Kanga and Li'l Kanga

Kanga, the mother Kangaskhan, and Li'l Kanga, the baby Kangaskhan, are the first known Pokémon of X. Using X's Mega Ring, Li'l Kanga can Mega Evolve and fight on her mother's behalf. They both debuted in An X-cuse to Come Out and Play.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2), Mars has a Kangaskhan which she uses against Deoxys. Kangaskhan succeeded in critically wounding it. After using Outrage on Deoxys, she became confused and started to attack everything around her due to the side effect of Outrage. She also smashed her own Poké Ball while on rampage. Kangaskhan was eventually defeated by Deoxys in Attack Forme.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

A Kangaskhan appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Kangaskhan appeared in PZ06.

In the TCG

Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mega Kangaskhan appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: What happens when Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon, Mega Evolves? The baby in its pouch jumps out and joins in the battle! All grown up, that baby is ready to protect its mother! "It's just a baby!" you might say, but look into those eyes - there is a ferocity there that will be tough to beat. Here comes a one-two combo from mom and baby!

PAL: You may feel underwhelmed the first time you see the Parent Pokémon Mega Evolve. "What, the kid just jumped out of the pouch? Is that it?" But take a closer look at its face - the child's brimming with a fierce determination to protect its mother. With this brave new partner, Mega Kangaskhan gains the ability to attack twice in one turn!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kangaskhan and its Mega Evolved form appear as Spirits.

Trivia

• Some early Pokédex entries specifically mention female Kangaskhan. ("The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly.", from Japanese Pokémon Red and Green, as well as FireRed; "The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years.", from Japanese Pokémon Stadium, as well as Pokémon Stadium) This may imply that there are male Kangaskhan as well, although they are not seen in Pokémon media.

Origin

Kangaskhan seems to be based on a kangaroo with elements of Mongolian laminar armor, evident in its helmet-like plate with ear flaps and its epaulets. Its appearance may also be based on Kaiju. The fact that the move Dizzy Punch originally used to be Kangaskhan's signature move may come from the cartoonish depiction of kangaroos as boxers.

It may also be based on a tree-kangaroo given its stockier build, wider face, and larger nails in comparison to a terrestrial kangaroo, or the procoptodon, an extinct prehistoric genus of terrestrial kangaroo known for their short faces, specifically the species of P. goliah, the largest known kangaroo species to have ever lived.

Name origin

Kangaskhan may be a combination of kangaroo and khan, possibly in reference to Genghis Khan.

Garura may be a combination of kangaroo and ruler.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガルーラ Garura From kangaroo and ruler French Kangourex From kangourou and rex Spanish Kangaskhan Same as English name German Kangama From Känguru and Mama Italian Kangaskhan Same as English name Korean 캥카 Kengka From kangaroo Mandarin Chinese 袋獸 / 袋兽 Dàishòu* 袋龍 / 袋龙 Dàilóng* From 袋鼠 dàishǔ, 袋 dài, and 獸 / 兽 shòu From 袋鼠 dàishǔ, 袋 dài, and 龍 / 龙 lóng Cantonese Chinese 袋獸 Doihsau From 袋鼠 doihsyú, 袋 doih, and 獸 sau

More languages Hebrew קנגסקאן Kangaskan Transcription of English name Hindi गारूरामॉन Garuramon From గారు gaaru or ガルーラ Garura, and पोकेमॉन Pokémon Russian Кангасхан Kangaskhan Transcription of English name Thai การูรา Karura Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Kanga and Li'l Kanga
• Kangaskhan Storage
• Café Connection
• Mega Evolution
• Pokémon fusion

External links

Mega Evolutions

Introduced in Pokémon X and Y

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

See also: Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst

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