Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Kangaskhan
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Kangaskhan is the Parent Pokémon — Normal (historically a regional). In Pokémon GO it is a Normal attacker and can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan. Normal only hits Normal hard and loses to Fighting. Catch from regional events, raids, or eggs when available. Power-Up Punch and Outrage give Fighting/Dragon coverage.
Say it: KA-nga-skh-an
Kangaskhan (#115) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Normal attacker and Mega option with Mud-Slap / Low Kick + Crunch / Earthquake / Outrage / Power-Up Punch. Against Kangaskhan, lead with Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0115. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Mud-Slap + Outrage / Power-Up Punch covers most needs; Crunch for Dark. Shadow Kangaskhan is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Mega Kangaskhan for Normal raid days. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Kangaskhan is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan (still Normal). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Kangaskhan Energy, boosts Normal attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Kangaskhan cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 181
- Defense
- 165
- Stamina
- 233
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Kangaskhan’s always-available TM pool. Mud-Slap + Outrage covers flexible raid needs.
Fast
- Mud-Slap · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Low Kick · Standard
Fighting energy
Charged
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Power-Up Punch · Standard
Fighting / buff
- Crunch · Standard
Dark coverage
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- mud slap
- low kick
Charged
- crunch
- earthquake
- outrage
- power up punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #131 of 954 · CP 1477
Low Kick + Outrage
- Ultra League · rank #70 of 747 · CP 2494
Low Kick + Outrage
- Master League · rank #190 of 1023 · CP 2924
Low Kick + Outrage
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
… | Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 | **Persian** (Normal) | | 2 | Rhyperior · Machamp · Kangaskhan | | 3 (catch) | **Reshiram** (Dragon / Fire) | **Suggested team:** Lucario · Poliwrath · …
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).