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.
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Kangaskhan for 83-98%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kangaskhan View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x83-98% Mach Punch 2x44-52% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Kangaskhan doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. It's got 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kangaskhan with 67 breeding partners from the Monster egg group. Pass egg moves like Circle Throw, Counter, Crush Claw and 10 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Kangaskhan Best Moveset
Silkscarf and Scrappy form the backbone. Kangaskhan invests max HP and Attack EVs to play its physical attacker role properly, and Adamant nature pushes Attack higher. Fakeout handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
Kangaskhan best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Fire Punch
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for the basics, but Kangaskhan's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Dark and Dragon hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Kangaskhan in Black 2 & White 2
Kangaskhan can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Bring it over from Red, Yellow, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Kangaskhan Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Kangaskhan C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 490 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Fakeout with Silkscarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Kangaskhan does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Kangaskhan hits 590 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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