Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,586 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Stomp. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Kangaskhan takes increased damage from:
Fighting160.0%
Kangaskhan takes reduced damage from:
Ghost39.1%
| 1. |  Mud-Slap |  Outrage | 8.39 | 9.27 | 217.7 |
| 2. |  Low Kick | Outrage | 8.38 | 9.26 | 217.3 |
| 3. | Mud-Slap | Stomp | 8.28 | 9.14 | 214.6 |
| 4. | Low Kick | Stomp | 8.22 | 9.08 | 213.1 |
| 5. | Low Kick | Earthquake | 8.18 | 9.03 | 212.0 |
| 6. | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 8.13 | 8.98 | 210.8 |
| 7. | Mud-Slap | Power-Up Punch | 7.64 | 8.44 | 198.2 |
| 8. | Low Kick | Power-Up Punch | 7.55 | 8.34 | 195.8 |
Low Kick
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Outrage110504.0s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Brick Break *40331.5s| Damage | 40 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
SpecialBrick Break has a 100.0% chance to:
Power-Up Punch50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
SpecialPower-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Stomp *50501.5s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
The following chart shows Kangaskhan's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kangaskhan's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kangaskhan has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Kangaskhan reaches a maximum of 2,586 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,405–1,477 CP, rising to 1,757–1,847 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,054–1,108 CP.
 Max CP | 2586 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1054 CP - 1108 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1405 CP - 1477 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1405 CP - 1477 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1757 CP - 1847 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Kangaskhan Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 CP | 2 | 114 CP | 3 | 192 CP |
| 4 | 270 CP | 5 | 348 CP | 6 | 426 CP |
| 7 | 505 CP | 8 | 583 CP | 9 | 661 CP |
| 10 | 739 CP | 11 | 813 CP | 12 | 886 CP |
| 13 | 960 CP | 14 | 1034 CP | 15 | 1108 CP |
| 16 | 1182 CP | 17 | 1256 CP | 18 | 1330 CP |
| 19 | 1404 CP | 20 | 1477 CP | 21 | 1551 CP |
| 22 | 1625 CP | 23 | 1699 CP | 24 | 1773 CP |
| 25 | 1847 CP | 26 | 1921 CP | 27 | 1995 CP |
| 28 | 2069 CP | 29 | 2143 CP | 30 | 2217 CP |
| 31 | 2254 CP | 32 | 2290 CP | 33 | 2327 CP |
| 34 | 2364 CP | 35 | 2401 CP | 36 | 2438 CP |
| 37 | 2475 CP | 38 | 2512 CP | 39 | 2549 CP |
| 40 | 2586 CP | 41 | 2619 CP | 42 | 2652 CP |
| 43 | 2685 CP | 44 | 2719 CP | 45 | 2752 CP |
| 46 | 2786 CP | 47 | 2820 CP | 48 | 2854 CP |
| 49 | 2889 CP | 50 | 2924 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kangaskhan's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kangaskhan.
NormalMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #115 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Kangaskhan |
|  Mega Kangaskhan |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan
Shadow KangaskhanKangaskhan's height ranges from 1.08 m to 3.85 m, with the average being 2.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   |  | |
| 1.08 m | 1.1 m | 2.2 m | 3.3 m | 3.85 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1.078 m | 1.1 m |
| 3′06″ | 3′07″ | |
| XS | 1.1 m | 2.2 m |
| 3′07″ | 7′03″ | |
| M | 1.65 m | 2.75 m |
| 5′05″ | 9′00″ | |
| XL | 2.75 m | 3.3 m |
| 9′00″ | 10′10″ | |
| XXL | 3.3 m | 3.85 m |
| 10′10″ | 12′08″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Kangaskhan Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kangaskhan from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kangaskhan. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. |
| Yellow | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
| Gold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| Silver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. |
| Crystal | To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using COMET PUNCH. |
| LeafGreen | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother’s protective pouch until it is three years old. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| HeartGold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| SoulSilver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. |
| X | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Y | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sun | Kangaskhan’s maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring. |
| Moon | The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly. |
| Ultra Sun | 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 Moon | 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan. |
The best moves for Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Stomp. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.14 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 214.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.
Kangaskhan’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,586 CP and 2,924 CP at Level 50.
Kangaskhan can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Kangaskhan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Kangaskhan: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.
Regular Kangaskhan
Shiny Kangaskhan
