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No. 0115 · Generation I · Kanto

Kangaskhan

The Parent Pokémon

TL;DR. Kangaskhan is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old.

Normal

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

Height2.2 m

Weight80.0 kg

AbilitiesEarly Bird, Scrappy

HiddenInner Focus

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 105

Attack 95

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 90

Total490

490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types.

105 base HP, Kangaskhan's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Kangaskhan on Daily Pokémon

Kangaskhan was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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May 10, 2026

Pokémon GO

Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kangaskhan reaches 2,586 CP at level 40 and 2,958 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack181

GO Defense165

GO Stamina233

Max CP (L40)2,586

Max CP (L50)2,924

Best buddy (L51)2,958

Raid catch CP 1,405–1,477 (L20). Weather boosted 1,757–1,847 (L25).

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Competitive

Kangaskhan in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kangaskhan across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #504 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #504 77.1 score

Ultra League #687 64.6 score

Master League #339 49.8 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Kangaskhan.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kangaskhan, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Kangaskhan?

Kangaskhan is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Kangaskhan weak to?

Kangaskhan takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kangaskhan resistant to?

Kangaskhan is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

How does Kangaskhan evolve?

Kangaskhan evolves into Mega Kangaskhan (Mega Evolve with Kangaskhanite (battle-only)).

What generation is Kangaskhan from?

Kangaskhan was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0115.

What are Kangaskhan's base stats?

Kangaskhan has HP 105, Attack 95, Defense 80, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 80, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Kangaskhan's abilities?

Kangaskhan can have the abilities Early Bird, Scrappy, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.

Is Kangaskhan legendary or mythical?

No. Kangaskhan is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Kangaskhan's best stat?

Kangaskhan's highest base stat is HP at 105, which ranks 17th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Kangaskhan good?

Kangaskhan has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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