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Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

NORMAL
HP
105
Atk
95
Def
80
SpA
40
SpD
80
Spe
90
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

Best Moveset

  1. Fake OutNORMALPhysical27.4%
  2. Double-EdgeNORMALPhysical21.9%
  3. Sucker PunchDARKPhysical18.2%
  4. Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical12.2%

Best Ability / Item

Parental BondKangaskhaniteKangaskhanite

Best Kangaskhan Moves

  • #1

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    27.36%
  • #2

    Double-Edge

    NORPhysical120 BP

    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    21.88%
  • #3

    Sucker Punch

    DARPhysical70 BP

    This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

    18.24%
  • #4

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    12.16%
  • #5

    Low Kick

    FIGPhysical

    A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

    7.29%
  • #6

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    3.65%
  • #7

    Last Resort

    NORPhysical140 BP

    This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

    3.04%
  • #8

    Hammer Arm

    FIGPhysical100 BP

    The user swings its strong, heavy fist at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the user's Speed stat.

    2.74%
  • #9

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    1.82%
  • #10

    Body Slam

    NORPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    1.82%

Best Kangaskhan Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    100.00%

Best Kangaskhan Abilities

  • #1

    Parental Bond

    85.56%
  • #2

    Scrappy

    The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.

    13.33%
  • #3

    Inner Focus

    The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.

    1.11%

Best Kangaskhan Items

  • #1
    Kangaskhanite

    Kangaskhanite

    Allows Kangaskhan to Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan.

    85.56%
  • #2
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

    12.22%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    1.11%
  • #4
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    1.11%

Best Kangaskhan Teammates

  • #1
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    15.95%
  • #2
    torkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    13.36%
  • #3
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.91%
  • #4
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    9.91%
  • #5
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    9.05%
  • #6
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.05%
  • #7
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.05%
  • #8
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    8.62%
  • #9
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.76%
  • #10
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.33%

Teams with Kangaskhan

MiloticRotom-HeatKangaskhanAegislashVenusaur MegaAerodactyl
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Blastoise MegaSylveonFarigirafTorkoalHelioliskKangaskhan
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Camerupt MegaKangaskhanFarigirafTorkoalCharizard Mega YWhimsicott
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WhimsicottFarigirafKangaskhanKingambitCharizard Mega YGarchomp
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KangaskhanAerodactylFloette MegaBasculegion-MKingambitCharizard Mega Y
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Floette MegaCharizard Mega YSneaslerGarchompAerodactylKangaskhan
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SkarmoryVolcaronaMamoswinePrimarinaHydreigonKangaskhan
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MedichamFarigirafMeganium MegaKangaskhanKingambitCamerupt Mega
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Lucario MegaFarigirafKangaskhanTorkoalVictreebel MegaKingambit
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DragapultSneaslerTorkoalKangaskhanFloette MegaKlefki
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AudinoKangaskhanGengarSneaslerVolcaronaMamoswine
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Gyarados MegaRotom-HeatSinistchaKangaskhanFarigirafGarchomp
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Blastoise-MegaTalonflameKangaskhanKingambitSinistchaFarigiraf
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How to use Kangaskhan in the current VGC format

Kangaskhan is listed as a Normal type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Kangaskhan fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Parental Bond, Kangaskhanite and Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2. Its frequent moves include Fake Out, Double-Edge, Sucker Punch, Drain Punch, Low Kick, and Ice Punch. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Kangaskhan has important weaknesses to fighting 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as farigiraf, torkoal, incineroar, kingambit, and milotic appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Kangaskhan. Open the Kangaskhan teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Kangaskhan with other Pokémon in the active format.