Type matchups
Damage Kangaskhan takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Kangaskhan has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 490
Kangaskhan has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (105). With Attack (95) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 105 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Kangaskhan can have the abilities Early Bird, Scrappy and Inner Focus.
How to beat Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Kangaskhan's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Kangaskhan's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Kangaskhan does not evolve.
Best counters to Kangaskhan
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Kangaskhan weak to?
As a Normal type, Kangaskhan takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Kangaskhan resistant to?
Kangaskhan has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Kangaskhan?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Kangaskhan with super-effective attacks.