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Mega Kangaskhan

Parent Pokémon

BaseMega
Mega Kangaskhan official artwork
Official art

Mega Kangaskhan is the Normal-type Mega Evolution of Kangaskhan, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 590. On Pokémon Showdown it’s on 0.3% of Champions VGC teams (Sep 2026).

Normal
Height
2.2 m 7′03″
Weight
100 kg 220.5 lbs
Base stat total
590 Higher than 93% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan.
See all 16 entries

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414
Atk125130–194229–383
Def100108–167184–328
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe100108–167184–328
Total590Higher than 93% of Pokémon
HP105Atk125Def100Spe100SpD100SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 100); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+167Max152No SP120Min108Scarf250Tailwind334

At max Speed, Mega Kangaskhan outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mega Kangaskhan against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Kangaskhan · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
152Mega Kangaskhan · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120Mega Kangaskhan · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Usage over time

Values
Mega Kangaskhan, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2224.4%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6195.3%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.5%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6862.0%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2501.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.3%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #140 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 2 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
27 HP / 32 Atk / 7 Spe
  1. Sucker Punch
  2. Body Slam
  3. Earthquake
  4. Ice Punch

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.6%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Adamant 27 HP / 32 Atk / 7 Spe37.5%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe20.4%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 Spe11.6%
  • Quiet 17 HP / 16 Atk / 1 Def / 32 SpA10.9%

These 4 cover 80.4% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexUber

Evolution

Kangaskhan doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

  1. #0115KangaskhanNormal
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Kangaskhanite
      #0115Mega KangaskhanNormal

Moves

Level up 15

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
4GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40
8Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10
12Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
16Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
20Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
24Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
28Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
32Double HitHits 2 times in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
36Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
40EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
44ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
48OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
52Last ResortFails unless each known move has been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
TM83Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
HM08Rock Climb20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20
TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TMSolar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TMEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMFire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMSafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TMHailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TMFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMFlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TMDrain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TMFocus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TMAvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TMShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

Egg moves 10

EggCircle ThrowForces the target to switch to a random ally.FightingPhys6090%10
EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCrush Claw50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.NormalPhys7595%10
EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
EggFocus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggStomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
EggUproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

Biology

The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years, and during this time, the baby rarely ventures out. The young leaves home once it learns to find food, and its mother begins to miss it. To avoid crushing the baby, it sleeps standing up.

A young Kangaskhan playing on its own is not to be disturbed or caught, as its mother will be supervising it. There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan. Kangaskhan live in groups.

Forms

Mega Kangaskhan

Normal
BST 590

HoldsKangaskhanite

The explosive energy the child is bathed in causes temporary growth. The mother is beside herself with worry about it. The child and mother work harmoniously together.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Parent Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
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

English
Kangaskhan
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 HP
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
207
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Mega Evolves in battle from Kangaskhan holding Kangaskhanite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.