Stats & Training
Raw HP carries Kangaskhan's bulk more than the defenses do. Sp. Atk barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Parent Pokemon that yields 2 HP stat exp on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up.
Kangaskhan Weakness
Kangaskhan's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. With 105 HP and balanced defenses, Kangaskhan can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x73-87% Submission 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Dynamic Punch 2x89-105%KO Rolling Kick 2x53-63% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x76-90% Dynamic Punch 2x76-90% Vital Throw 2x53-63% Karate Chop 2x39-47% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x77-91% Karate Chop 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x75-88% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x75-88% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x75-88% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machamp builds →Rock Slide23-28% Earthquake31-36% | ||
Crystal Evolution
Kangaskhan doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kangaskhan with 36 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Disable, Focus Energy, Foresight and 2 more to offspring.
Crystal Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Return
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Hyper Beam and Mega Punch for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Crystal Kangaskhan Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Kangaskhan in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Kangaskhan in Crystal
Kangaskhan Guide
For Crystal, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in Crystal's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Crystal, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 590 BST.
In Crystal, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Kangaskhan. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Kangaskhan is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Crystal, Kangaskhan has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Kangaskhan has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves