Kangaskhan
#115 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kangaskhan
The best moves for Kangaskhan are Mud-Slap and Outrage when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Kangaskhan family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Kangaskhan evolves into Mega Kangaskhan which is not permanent.
- Evolving Mega Kangaskhan costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Kangaskhan:
Where to find Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan will only normally appear in the wild in Australasia.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Kangaskhan, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Kangaskhan is a regional Normal Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting moves. Kangaskhan's strongest moveset is Mud-Slap & Outrage and it has a Max CP of 2,924. Kangaskhan evolves into Mega Kangaskhan. This Pokémon is only found in Australasia.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | 5 | 10 |
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 12.7 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | 40 |
| Outrage | 110 | 27.5 |
| Crunch | 65 | 21.7 |
| Power-Up Punch | 50 | 25 |
| Brick Break Elite TM | 40 | 26.7 |
| Stomp Elite TM | 50 | 40 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 6 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 60 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Outrage
27.5 dps
|
18.6 | 100% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Earthquake
40 dps
|
18.5 | 99% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Stomp
Elite TM
40 dps
|
18.1 | 97% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
17.9 | 96% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Outrage
27.5 dps
|
17.8 | 96% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Earthquake
40 dps
|
17.4 | 94% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Power-Up Punch
25 dps
|
16.9 | 91% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Stomp
Elite TM
40 dps
|
16.8 | 90% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
60 dps
|
16.6 | 89% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
16.5 | 89% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Brick Break
Elite TM
26.7 dps
|
16.5 | 89% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
15.5 | 84% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Power-Up Punch
25 dps
|
15.5 | 83% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Brick Break
Elite TM
26.7 dps
|
15.1 | 81% |
|
Mud-Slap
12.7 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
12.7 | 68% |
|
Low Kick
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 dps
|
10 | 54% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Kangaskhan?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Kangaskhan are:
- Lucario,
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Keldeo (Ordinary),
- Keldeo (Resolute).
Kangaskhan is a Normal type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
181 |
| Defense |
|
165 |
| Stamina |
|
233 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 195 |
Size
| Height | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,108 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,477 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,217 |
|
Level 40 |
2,586 |
|
Level 50 |
2,924 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,847 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,401 |