#115 Kangaskhan

#115 Kangaskhan

Height2.2 m(7'03")
Weight80 kg(176.4 lbs)
Gender0%100%
Gen 1

Kangaskhan's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 105
351
Attack 95
226
Defense 80
196
Sp. Atk 40
116
Sp. Def 80
196
Speed 90
216
1301
Type Effectiveness

Kangaskhan Abilities

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Lets the Pokémon's Normal and Fighting moves hit Ghost Pokémon.

Prevents flinching.

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Kangaskhan Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription

Kangaskhan Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Red

The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.

Yellow

Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.

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.

In Other Languages

Kangaskhan's Japanese name is Garura (ガルーラ). Here are all the official names for Kangaskhan across different languages:

JapaneseガルーラGarura
Korean캥카
Chinese (Traditional)袋獸
FrenchKangourex
GermanKangama
SpanishKangaskhan
ItalianKangaskhan
Chinese (Simplified)袋兽

Kangaskhan Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience172

How to Get Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Kangaskhan in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 490, Kangaskhan is classified as a Parent Pokémon and is part of the Kangaskhan evolution line.

In competitive play, Kangaskhan is placed in the NatDex tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Early Bird and Scrappy and Inner Focus, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Kangaskhan can learn 122 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Substitute, Return, Swagger, Low Kick. Standing at 2.2m tall and weighing 80kg, Kangaskhan has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.