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No. 0115

Kangaskhan

Parent Pokémon

Kangaskhan
Official art
Normal
Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
80 kg 176.4 lbs
Base stat total
490 top 35%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.
See all 16 entries

Base stats

HP105165–212320–414
Atk9590–161175–317
Def8076–145148–284
SpA4040–10176–196
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe9085–156166–306
Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon
HP105Atk95Def80Spe90SpD80SpA40

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Kangaskhan outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Kangaskhan · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 142Kangaskhan · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 110Kangaskhan · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Early Bird

    Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

  • Scrappy

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

  • Inner FocusHidden ability

    Prevents flinching.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#77 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Kangaskhanite (50.1%) · Scrappy (93.6%) · Adamant (56.5%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (23.6%)

Moves Fake Out, Double-Edge, Last Resort, Hammer Arm

Singles

#75 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Kangaskhanite (94%) · Scrappy (88.8%) · Adamant (91%) · HP 27 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / SpD 6 (36.6%)

Moves Ice Punch, Earthquake, Body Slam, Circle Throw

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.24% of teams · rank #127 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Silk Scarf
Ability
Scrappy
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def
  1. Fake Out
  2. Last Resort
  3. Double-Edge
  4. Hammer Arm

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.37%
  • Rated 1500+0.32%
  • Rated 1630+0.25%
  • Rated 1760+0.24%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.24%

Moves

  • Fake Out98.8%
  • Last Resort70.7%
  • Double-Edge21%
  • Hammer Arm20.6%
  • Ice Punch13.4%
  • Protect7.2%
  • Sucker Punch4.5%
  • Thunder Punch3.5%
  • Disable3%
  • Body Slam2.6%

Items

  • Silk Scarf69.4%
  • Life Orb23.8%
  • Eject Button2.3%
  • Leftovers0.9%
  • King's Rock0.8%
  • Chople Berry0.6%

Abilities

  • 98%
  • 2%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def16.7%
  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD16.3%
  • Brave 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Def14.6%
  • Brave 31 HP / 32 Atk / 3 Def9.4%
  • Brave 29 HP / 32 Atk / 5 Def7.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Kangaskhan does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
4GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
8Fake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10
12BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
16StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
20Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
24HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
28Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
32Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
36CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
40EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
44ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
48OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
52Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
HM08Rock ClimbHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20
TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMFire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TMDrain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

Egg moves 10

EggCircle ThrowEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.FightingPhys6090%10
EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCrush ClawHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalPhys7595%10
EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
EggFocus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10
EggStompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
EggUproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Parent Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#115Original Johto#205Updated Johto#210Coastal Kalos#062Original Alola#165Original Akala#092Updated Alola#199Updated Akala#100Let’s Go Kanto#115Isle of Armor#172Lumiose#223

  1. There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.

    Shield

  2. Although it’s carrying its baby in a pouch on its belly, Kangaskhan is swift on its feet. It intimidates its opponents with quick jabs.

    Sword

  3. You shouldn’t get close to the child when it’s playing outside its mother’s pouch. Its mother is always nearby watching over it.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Kangaskhan protects its child by keeping it in its pouch. It has zero forgiveness for those who harm its child and will beat them down.

    Ultra Sun

  5. The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly.

    Moon

  6. Kangaskhan’s maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring.

    Sun

  7. It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  8. The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.

    LeafGreen

  9. The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH.

    FireRed

  10. 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.

    Emerald

  11. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.

    Crystal

  13. To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  14. If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.

    Gold · HeartGold · Y

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

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

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

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
ガルーラ
Japanese (romaji)
Garura
Korean
캥카
Chinese (Traditional)
袋獸
Chinese (Simplified)
袋兽
French
Kangourex
German
Kangama
Spanish
Kangaskhan
Italian
Kangaskhan

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
172
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Monster
Gender
♂ 0%♀ 100%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Green 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Red 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
  • Warm-Up TunnelWalking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Rock Tunnel (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 18–23
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Wela Volcano ParkSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Wela Volcano ParkSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19
Moon 1 area
  • Wela Volcano ParkSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19
Sun 1 area
  • Wela Volcano ParkSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19
Y 1 area
  • Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
X 1 area
  • Glittering Cave (unknown area 303)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle B1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 36
White 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Black 1 area
  • Road 15Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17
Platinum 6 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Pearl 6 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Diamond 6 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
LeafGreen 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
FireRed 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Crystal 1 area
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 1 area
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Gold 1 area
  • Rock Tunnel (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Yellow 1 area
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–33
Blue 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Red 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28