Kangaskhan (Pokémon)

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Kangaskhan ガルーラ Garura #115 Kangaskhan Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Early Bird or Scrappy Kangaskhan Cacophony Cacophony Inner Focus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Parental Bond Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Kangaskhan 7'03" 2.2 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Kangaskhan 220.5 lbs. 100.0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Kangaskhanite [[|]]
Base experience yield 175 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Kangaskhan 2 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
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.

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

Biology

Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal creature with a thick tail. It has a brown hide with several raised patches, and a cream-colored belly. On top of its head is a black patch, and it has large cream-colored ears and red eyes. Its snout is short and rounded with two fangs protruding from its upper jaw. 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. In the pouch on its belly, it carries 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.

As Mega Kangaskhan, the mother Kangaskhan appears unchanged. However, the baby gains some new features. It gains raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its belly. Finally, small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears.

Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. 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. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found in savannahs and other grasslands.

In the anime

Major appearances

Kangaskhan in the anime

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. An injured baby Kangaskan also appeared in the same episode.

A Kangaskhan let her child play with Pikachu and co. in Kanga Games.

A wild Kangaskhan held on to Ash's Egg after finding it in the forest and mistaking it for a Kangaskhan Egg in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.

A Baby Kangaskhan in the anime

Minor appearances

Kangaskhan appeared in a picture in Pokémon Paparazzi.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Pikachu's Vacation.

Kangaskhan also appeared in The Power of One.

A Kangaskhan was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in Ring Masters.

A Kangaskhan appeared in The Green Guardian.

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

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.

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

A Kangaskhan made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Kangaskhan was also seen in a flashback under Reggie's care in Aiding the Enemy. This Kangaskhan appeared in another flashback in DP120.

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

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.

In Quilava Quandry, the Day-Care Couple used a Kangaskahn to train Gold.

An 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.

Diamond's mother, Johanna, owns a Kangaskhan.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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

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 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.

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 out to 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 It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Safari Zone Blue (Japan) One Trade for Rhydon on Route 11 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 Rare Route 15 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Pleasant Forest
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Beach
Pokémon Pinball	Fuchia City
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 Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave (during mission) Chroma Ruins (during mission)
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Canyon: Rugged Flats

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Faint Attack Kangaskhan	English	United States	5	August 9 to 29, 2002; December 13 to 19, 2002
FRLG	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

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 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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Comet Punch Normal Physical 01818 08585% 15 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 077 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 1010 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1313 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1919 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2222 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 2525 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20 3131 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3434 Dizzy Punch Normal Physical 07070 100100% 10 3737 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4343 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 4646 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10 4949 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 5555 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15

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/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	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
	Focus Punch*	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	100%	40
	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
	Trump Card	Normal	Special	—	—%	5
	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kangaskhan in Generation V 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kangaskhan can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kangaskhan cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pleasant Forest	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Pleasant Forest	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Kangaskhan can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

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 Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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

File:Kangaskhan4HMs.png

Kangaskhan and its 4 HM moves

• The glitch Pokémon 'M (00) evolves into Kangaskhan. This is due to Kangaskhan's position in the game's internal programming.
  • Since 'M (00) can learn Cut and Fly by using HM01 and HM02, it is possible to have a Kangaskhan who knows 4 HM moves by using HM03 and HM04 after the evolution.
• Kangaskhan is the last non-legendary Pokémon in the Fiore Browser.
• 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 their 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.

Name origin

Kangaskhan is a combination of kangaroo and Genghis Khan, who was a founder of the Mongol Empire. This possibly is in reference to how her Pokédex data refers to how violently protective she is of her child. Notably, Genghis Khan was a male, but Kangaskhan is a female-only species.

Garura is derived from カンガルー (kangaroo) and ルーラー (ruler).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガルーラ Garura From カンガルー and ルーラー 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 Kaengka Mandarin Chinese 袋龍 / 袋龙 Dàilóng Literally "Pouch dragon" Cantonese Chinese 袋獸 Doihsau Literally "Pouch beast"

More languages

References

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