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 EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH.
The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old.
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
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO Cross Chop 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x61-72% Karate Chop 2x41-48% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO Cross Chop 2x76-90% Dynamic Punch 2x76-90% Submission 2x62-73% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x55-66% Karate Chop 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x49-58% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x49-58% Revenge 2x40-47% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x50-59% Vital Throw 2x48-57% Revenge 2x42-49% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x134-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x115-135%KO Jump Kick 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x98-116%KO Cross Chop 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x50-59% Vital Throw 2x48-57% Revenge 2x42-49% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x129-152%KO High Jump Kick 2x112-132%KO Jump Kick 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x93-109%KO Cross Chop 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x48-56% Karate Chop 2x33-39% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x93-109%KO Cross Chop 2x63-74% Submission 2x51-60% Brick Break 2x48-56% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x133-157%KO High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x114-135%KO Cross Chop 2x76-90% Submission 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x58-68% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x96-113%KO Cross Chop 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x49-58% Karate Chop 2x34-40% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Heracross's Megahorn hits Kangaskhan for 65-77%.
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Heracross builds →Megahorn65-77% Rock Slide27-32% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kangaskhan with 49 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crush Claw, Disable and 5 more to offspring.
FireRed & LeafGreen Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Kangaskhan doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Shadow Ball and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Kangaskhan best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Rest
- Crush Claw
- Dynamic Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Hyper Beam and Double-Edge for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Dark and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Kangaskhan Locations
Kangaskhan tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Kangaskhan in FireRed & LeafGreen
Which version you're playing matters for Kangaskhan. 4 walking spots at Lv. 25-28 spread across FireRed and LeafGreen, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Kangaskhan Guide
For FireRed & LeafGreen, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Shadow Ball with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 590 BST.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly. That's the one you want on Kangaskhan. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Scrappy works too if your team needs something different.
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.
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