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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
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Kangaskhan first appeared on September 9, 2019, during Ultra Bonus 2019.
- Kangaskhan
- Mega Kangaskhan
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 28, 2026, Mega (Mega Kangaskhan).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Kangaskhan | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 23 to Oct 7, 2025 | MegaMega Kangaskhan | Regular rotation |
| Aug 12 to Aug 21, 2024 | MegaMega Kangaskhan | Regular rotation |
| Nov 16 to Dec 1, 2023 | MegaMega Kangaskhan | Regular rotation |
| Apr 29 to May 3, 2022 | MegaMega Kangaskhan | Regular rotation |
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.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Kangaskhan as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kangaskhan is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Kangaskhan vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Kangaskhan | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | 77 | +28 |
| Attack | 95 | 74 | +21 |
| Defense | 80 | 60 | +20 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 59 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 64 | +16 |
| Speed | 90 | 69 | +21 |
| Total | 490 | 403 | +87 |
Game appearances
Kangaskhan appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Kangaskhan is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Kangaskhan.
Every main-series game Kangaskhan is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 19
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildWarm-Up Tunnel (The Isle of Armor)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildWela Volcano Park
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRock Tunnel
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildGlittering Cave
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 15
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRock Tunnel
- WildSafari Zone (morning) (day) (Wasteland, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRock Tunnel
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRock Tunnel (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Kangaskhan: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Kangaskhan appears in 9 episodes.
From EP034 (1997-11-18) through HZ050 (2024-05-17).
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Kangaskhan has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Kangaskhan sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Kangaskhan in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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