Best Kangaskhan counters

Raid Battles

The best Kangaskhan counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Lucario, Mega Rayquaza, Terrakion, Mega Heracross, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Shadow Conkeldurr, and Pheromosa. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Kangaskhan in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
          Force Palm / Aura Sphere
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
          #2
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #3
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #4
          Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
          Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow Conkeldurr
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #6
          Official artwork of PheromosaPheromosa
          Low Kick / Focus Blast
          #7
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          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 45.18979.6384s84.1
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 37.641770.6298s82.0
          3.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *40.751098.9392s79.3
          4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 34.641577.72107s75.0
          5.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 37.241189.03100s75.0
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 38.291039.7398s74.6
          7.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 40.04745.5495s72.2
          8.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *32.601499.62113s70.7
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 36.041013.53104s70.7
          10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 37.08894.74102s70.5
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 36.78898.94102s70.1
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 36.22948.13104s70.0
          13.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarDarkSucker Punch FightingFocus Blast 35.52987.83105s69.5
          14.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *32.871308.92113s69.2
          15.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 35.90924.83105s69.2
          16.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 35.58934.73106s68.8
          17.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SawkShadow SawkFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 35.96750.34105s66.4
          18.Thumbnail image of HawluchaHawluchaFightingLow Kick FightingFlying Press 32.121134.83116s66.0
          19.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GalladeShadow GalladeFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 33.99879.14111s65.6
          20.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *32.85967.23114s65.1
          21.Thumbnail image of Pirouette Forme MeloettaPirouette Forme MeloettaFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 32.481006.53115s65.0
          22.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionSteelMetal Claw FightingSacred Sword *31.941051.33117s64.7
          23.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *29.791336.72124s64.3
          24.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 35.55650.05107s63.9
          25.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 31.531018.33118s63.6
          26.Thumbnail image of Hisuian DecidueyeHisuian DecidueyePsychicPsycho Cut FightingAura Sphere 30.711062.93121s62.9
          27.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow DragoniteShadow DragoniteDragonDragon Tail FightingSuperpower 30.131052.53123s61.8
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GroudonShadow GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *30.69976.03122s61.7
          29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 34.09637.15112s61.6
          30.Thumbnail image of MewtwoMewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 30.221009.63123s61.4
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Kangaskhan CP range from Raids

          Kangaskhan can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1405 CP to 1477 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 1757 CP to 1847 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

          Kangaskhan weaknesses

          Kangaskhan type chart

          When fighting Kangaskhan, keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          • FightingFighting160.0%

          Resistances

          • GhostGhost39.1%
          More informationMore information
          • Kangaskhan takes increased damage from Fighting type moves.
          • Kangaskhan takes reduced damage from Ghost type moves.
          • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Kangaskhan

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting210.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Psychic26.0%
          • windyWindy
          Steel24.0%
          • snowSnow
          Ground24.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Dragon24.0%
          • windyWindy
          Flying22.0%
          • windyWindy
          Water20.0%
          • rainRain
          Dark18.0%
          • fogFog
          Rock10.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Electric8.0%
          • rainRain
          Fire6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Grass6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Bug2.0%
          • rainRain

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Kangaskhan in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Kangaskhan down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Kangaskhan counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.