Kangaskhan
ガルーラ Garura
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
2
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
175
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Kangaskhan (Japanese: ガルーラ Garura) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Kangaskhan is a brown and cream colored kangaroo-like creature with a little purple baby Kangaskhan usually sitting in her pouch.
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 Dragon-type 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.
Habitat
Kangaskhan appear mostly in jungle-like areas. They have been imported to Kanto for its Safari Zone.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
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!.
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
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| 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.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Kangaskhan debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue chapter, 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
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
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| Blue
| The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
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| Yellow
| Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Silver
| To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.
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| Crystal
| To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using Comet Punch.
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| LeafGreen
| The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.
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| Pearl
| It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.
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| Platinum
| It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 165 - 212
| 320 - 414
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 85 - 156
| 166 - 306
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Kangaskhan is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
| Counter*
| Fighting
| Physical
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
| Crush Claw*
| Normal
| Physical
| 75
| 95%
| 10
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Cubone, Marowak
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
| Double-Edge
| Normal
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Tough
| 0
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Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Lickitung, Lickilicky
| Disable
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 80%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Cubone, Marowak
Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
Rampardos
| Endeavor
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| —%
| 5
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Nidoking
Cubone, Marowak
Cranidos, Rampardos
| Focus Energy
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Cool
| 0
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| Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert
| Foresight
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 40
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Rhydon, Rhyperior
Swampert
| Hammer Arm
| Fighting
| Physical
| 100
| 90%
| 10
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Lapras
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
| Safeguard
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 25
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Lickitung, Lickilicky
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Whismur, Loudred, Exploud
Tropius
| Stomp
| Normal
| Physical
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Lickitung, Lickilicky
Snorlax
Marill, Azumarill
| Substitute*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
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| Does not evolve
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Kangaskhan
Normal
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Sprites
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 Dragon-type 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.
Origin
Kangaskhan is based on a kangaroo.
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 (Latin for "king").
- Korean: 캥카 Kaengka
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
( Normal )
(Crush ×2)
For other sprites and images, please see Kangaskhan images on Bulbagarden Archives.
