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Kangaskhan (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Normal-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan using the Kangaskhanite.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal Pokémon that vaguely resembles a kangaroo. It has a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. It has large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of its upper jaw. On top of its head is a thick, black plate. There are epaulette-like growths over its shoulders and a row of spikes down its back. It has three clawed digits on each hand and foot and a thick tail. On is belly is a pouch that contains a baby Kangaskhan. Unlike its parent, the baby is light purple and has smooth skin. Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.
Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. It can move really fast, even with the baby in its pouch. The baby leaves the pouch only rarely until it is three years old. In order to avoid crushing the baby, Kangaskhan sleeps standing up. If the mother feels the environment is safe, it will allow its young out to play. However, it will violently attack anything that it sees as a threat to its young. They are known to raise other species of Pokémon alongside their own children, and records exist which describe a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. It uses quick jabs to intimidate its enemies. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found in savannahs and other grasslands.
Mega Kangaskhan[]
As Mega Kangaskhan, the mother Kangaskhan appears unchanged. However, the baby temporarily grows and gains some new features. There are now raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its waist with a larger patch on its belly. Small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears. The child is feisty, hates to lose and will boldly challenge its opponents to protect its mother. The mother's happiness over its child's growth is the source of its additional strength. However, it feels uneasy about the child's future, as it is only skilled at fighting and nothing else. It is also saddened by the reminder that its child will one day leave.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: Johanna has a Kangaskhan named Jumpy that she uses in Pokémon Contests.
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Kangaskhan oversees the item storage at her shop in Pokémon Square.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Kangaskhan oversees the item storage at her shop in Treasure Town.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Kangaskhan oversees the Café Connection shops across the various towns on the continents in the game.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. |
| Pokémon Yellow | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
| Pokémon Stadium | The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years. The young is taken out once it learns to find food. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| Pokémon Silver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. |
| Pokémon Crystal | To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using Comet Punch. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon White | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. |
| Pokémon Y | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Kangaskhan's maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring. |
| Pokémon Moon | The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Shield | There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets its baby out to play only when it feels safe to do so. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets its baby out to play only when it feels safe to do so. |
Mega Kangaskhan[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Mega Kangaskhan's strength derives from the mother's happiness about her child's growth. Watching it grow up keeps her spirits high. |
| Pokémon Moon | Thanks to Mega Evolution, its child grows. But as the child is good only at fighting and nothing else, its mother feels uneasy about its future. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | The explosive energy the child is bathed in causes temporary growth. The mother is beside herself with worry about it. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | When the mother sees the back of her Mega-Evolved child, it makes her think of the day when her child will inevitably leave her. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show off their harmonious teamwork in battle. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show off their harmonious teamwork in battle. |
Game locations[]
Form Change[]
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Mega Form | ||
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Attack | 40 |
| Sp. Defense | 80 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Total | 490 |
Mega[]
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 010 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 590 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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| Mega Evolved Pokémon | |
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| Introduced in X and Y | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Alakazam • Gengar • Kangaskhan • Pinsir • Gyarados • Aerodactyl • Mewtwo • Ampharos • Scizor • Heracross • Houndoom • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Gardevoir • Mawile • Aggron • Medicham • Manectric • Banette • Absol • Garchomp • Lucario • Abomasnow |
| Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Beedrill • Pidgeot • Slowbro • Steelix • Sceptile • Swampert • Sableye • Sharpedo • Camerupt • Altaria • Glalie • Salamence • Metagross • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Lopunny • Gallade • Audino • Diancie |