Kangaskhan (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #114: Tangela	Pokémon	#116: Horsea →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Kangaskhan (disambiguation).

Kangaskhan Parent Pokémon ガルーラ Garura #115 Kangaskhan Mega Kangaskhan Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Mega Kangaskhan Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Early Bird or Scrappy Kangaskhan Cacophony Mega Kangaskhan Cacophony Inner Focus Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Monster Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 7'03" 2.2 m Kangaskhan 7'03" 2.2 m Mega Kangaskhan 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 176.4 lbs. 80.0 kg Kangaskhan 220.5 lbs. 100.0 kg Mega Kangaskhan 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Kangaskhanite [[|]]
Base experience yield 175 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 172 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Kangaskhan 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Kangaskhan 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 Mega Kangaskhan
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 introduced in Generation I.

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

Biology

Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal Pokémon that vaguely resembles a kangaroo. It has a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. It has large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of its upper jaw. On top of its head is a thick, black plate. 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 and a thick tail. On is belly is a pouch that contains 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 temporarily grows and gains some new features. There are now raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its waist with a larger patch on its belly. Small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears. The child is feisty, hates to lose and will boldly challenge its opponents to protect its mother.^[1] The mother's happiness over its child's growth is the source of its additional strength. However, it feels uneasy about the child's future, as it is only skilled at fighting and nothing else. It is also saddened by the reminder that its child will one day leave.

Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. It can move really fast, even with the baby in its pouch. 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. They are known to raise other species of Pokémon alongside their own children, and records exist which describe a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. It uses quick jabs to intimidate its enemies. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found in savannahs and other grasslands. In the past, Dizzy Punch was its signature move.

In the anime

Kangaskhan in the anime

Mega Kangaskhan in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Kangaskhan debuted in The Kangaskhan Kid, where they were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well. An injured baby Kangaskhan also appeared in the same episode.

In Kanga Games, a Kangaskhan allowed her child to play with Pikachu and his friends.

In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, a wild Kangaskhan found Ash's Egg in the forest.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Kangaskhan known as "Aunty Kangaskhan" owns a warehouse. She gave Team Go-Getters Pecha Scarves and Corsola twigs for their mission to save Pikachu.

In Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!, a wild Kangaskhan was a resident of Paniola Ranch. Her baby had injured her foot, but she soon received treatment from Brock and recovered.

In Battling Besties!, Ilima owns a Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve. She battled Guzma and his Scizor in the Manalo Conference, but she was defeated through Guzma's dirty tricks, thus eliminating Ilima from the competition. Kangaskhan reappeared in a flashback in The Wisdom Not to Run!.

Multiple Kangaskhan appeared in Enter Pikachu!. One of them raised a wild Pichu in addition to her child, but the Pichu eventually left the herd after becoming too big for Kangaskhan to hold in her pouch. She also appeared in a flashback in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.

Minor appearances

A baby Kangaskhan in the anime

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Kangaskhan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In The Power of One, a Kangaskhan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Kangaskhan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Ring Masters, a Kangaskhan competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

A Kangaskhan appeared in The Green Guardian.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Kangaskhan was a character in a console fighting game.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In a flashback in Aiding the Enemy!, a Kangaskhan was under Reggie's care.

A Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Kangaskhan appeared in I Choose You!.

In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, a Trainer's Kangaskhan participated in the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

A mother Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

A baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Kanga and Li'l Kanga

Kangaskhan debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Blue tries to catch one but is stopped by Red when the latter realizes Kangaskhan is protecting her baby. The baby was poisoned, so Red used an Antidote to heal her. 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.

Mega Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures.

In Take a Chance on Chansey, during a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan, nicknamed Kanga, on his team from their league battle over two decades ago, and uses her to fight the bitter woman's Gengar, winning the match after hours. He still has her by the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, and she is beaten both by the Team Rocket member Orm and Guile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolved Fearow. She has not been seen since.

In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Kangaskhan to train Gold.

Diamond's mother, Johanna, owns a Kangaskhan, who first appeared in Stopping Sableye.

A Trainer's Kangaskhan appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.

Kanga, the mother Kangaskhan, and Li'l Kanga, the baby Kangaskhan, are the first known Pokémon of X. Using X's Mega Ring, Li'l Kanga can Mega Evolve and fight on her mother's behalf. They both debuted in PS549.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

In Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2), 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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

A Kangaskhan appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Kangaskhan appeared in PZ06.

In the TCG

Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Mega Kangaskhan appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: What happens when Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon, Mega Evolves? The baby in its pouch jumps out and joins in the battle! All grown up, that baby is ready to protect its mother! "It's just a baby!" you might say, but look into those eyes - there is a ferocity there that will be tough to beat. Here comes a one-two combo from mom and baby!

PAL: You may feel underwhelmed the first time you see the Parent Pokémon Mega Evolve. "What, the kid just jumped out of the pouch? Is that it?" But take a closer look at its face - the child's brimming with a fierce determination to protect its mother. With this brave new partner, Mega Kangaskhan gains the ability to attack twice in one turn!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Kangaskhan and its Mega Evolved form appear as Spirits.

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.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Kangaskhan oversees the Café Connection shops across the various towns on the continents in the game.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Events*		Kangaskhanite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Kangaskhan

Mega Kangaskhan

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM37 TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM63 TM63 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30

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