Kangaskhan (Pokémon)

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Kangaskhan
ガルーラ Garura
#115
115Kangaskhan.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal '
Category
Parent Pokémon
Abilities
Early Bird or Scrappy
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#115
Johto
#210
Hoenn
#279
Regional Browser numbers
Height
7'03"
Imperial
2.2 m
Metric
Weight
176.4 lbs.
Imperial
80.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F115.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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

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:PSBKangaskhan.JPG
Injured baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

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.

In a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan on his team.

In the TCG

Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

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 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 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 It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby 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.
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
105
165 - 212 320 - 414
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
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.

Pokéthlon 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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

By leveling up

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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

Template:Side game

Evolution

Kangaskhan
Does not evolve
Kangaskhan
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 115.png Spr 1y 115.png Spr 1g 115.png Spr b g1 115.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 115.png Spr 2s 115.png Spr 2c 115.png Spr b 2g 115.png
Spr 2g 115 s.png Spr 2s 115 s.png Spr 2c 115 s.png Spr b 2g 115 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 115.png Spr 3e 115.png Spr 3f 115.png Spr b 3r 115.png
Spr 3r 115 s.png Spr 3e 115 s.png Spr 3f 115 s.png Spr b 3r 115 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 115.png Spr 4p 115.png Spr 4h 115.png Spr b 4d 115.png
Spr 4d 115 s.png Spr 4p 115 s.png Spr 4h 115 s.png Spr b 4d 115 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 115.png Spr 5b2 115.png Spr b 5b 115.png
Spr 5b 115 s.png Spr 5b2 115 s.png Spr b 5b 115 s.png
Kangaskhan 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.
  • Generation IV is the only generation in which shiny Pokémon are available where the baby Kangaskhan's color is not changed in shiny form.
    • It is also the only generation in which shinies are available where the baby Kangaskhan is not visible in the backsprite.

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 (From "T-Rex").
  • Korean: 캥카 Kaengka

External links

Notes


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