Kangaskhan (Japanese: ガルーラ Garura) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan using the Kangaskhanite.
Biology
Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal marsupial 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 its 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. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Kangaskhan will defend the baby in its pouch, even while it sleeps.[1] If the baby is awake but the parent wants to sleep, Kangaskhan will lie down to sleep while the baby sits on top of its back. 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.
Prior to Generation III, Dizzy Punch was its signature move.
Forms
Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into 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.[2] 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.
Mega Kangaskhan is the only known Pokémon that can have Parental Bond as an Ability.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Generation I | | | Kanto
#115 | | Red(JPN) | (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) | | Green | | Red(ENG) | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. | | Blue | | Yellow | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. | | 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. | | |
| Generation II | | | Johto
#205 | | Gold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. | | Silver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. | | Crystal | To avoid crushing the baby it carries in its pouch, it always sleeps standing up. | | Stadium 2 | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. | | |
| Generation III | | Hoenn
#— | | Kanto
#115 | | 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. | | Sapphire | | 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. | | FireRed | The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly. It is skilled at attacking using Comet Punch. | | LeafGreen | The infant rarely ventures out of its mother's protective pouch until it is 3 years old. | | |
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#— | | Johto
#210 | | Diamond | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. | | Pearl | | Platinum | | HeartGold | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. | | SoulSilver | To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is. | | |
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— | | Black | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. | | White | | Black 2 | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. | | White 2 | | |
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Coastal #062 | | Hoenn
#— | | X | It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe. | | Y | If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster. | | 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. | | Alpha Sapphire | | |
| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #165 | | Alola
US UM : #199 | | Kanto
#115 | | Sun | Kangaskhan's maternal love is so deep that it will brave death to protect its offspring. | | Moon | The child in its pouch leaves home after roughly three years. That is the only time the mother is heard to cry wildly. | | 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. | | 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. | | Let's Go Pikachu | Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't run from any fight to keep its young protected. | | Let's Go Eevee | | Mega Kangaskhan | | Sun | Mega Kangaskhan's strength derives from the mother's happiness about her child's growth. Watching it grow up keeps her spirits high. | | 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. | | Ultra Sun | The explosive energy the child is bathed in causes temporary growth. The mother is beside herself with worry about it. | | 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. | | Let's Go Pikachu | Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show their harmonious teamwork in battle. | | Let's Go Eevee | | |
| Generation VIII | | Galar
Isle of Armor #172 | | Sinnoh
#— | | Hisui
#— | | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. | | 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. | | Shield | There are records of a lost human child being raised by a childless Kangaskhan. | | 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. | | Shining Pearl | | |
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Kangaskhan is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kangaskhan in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kangaskhan in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kangaskhan in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kangaskhan in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
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Side game data
Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
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Other sprites
In the anime
Main series
Mega Kangaskhan in the anime
Major appearances
Multiple Kangaskhan debuted in The Kangaskhan Kid, where they were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well. An injured baby Kangaskhan also appeared in the same episode.
In Kanga Games, a Kangaskhan allowed her child to play with Pikachu and his friends.
In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, a wild Kangaskhan found Ash's Egg in the forest.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Kangaskhan known as "Aunty Kangaskhan" owns a warehouse. She gave Team Go-Getters Pecha Scarves and Corsola twigs for their mission to save Pikachu.
In Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!, a wild Kangaskhan was a resident of Paniola Ranch. Her baby had injured her foot, but she soon received treatment from Brock and recovered.
In Battling Besties!, Ilima owns a Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve. She battled Guzma and his Scizor in the Manalo Conference, but she was defeated through Guzma's dirty tricks, thus eliminating Ilima from the competition. Kangaskhan reappeared in a flashback in The Wisdom Not to Run!.
Multiple Kangaskhan appeared in Enter Pikachu!. One of them raised a wild Pichu in addition to her child, but the Pichu eventually left the herd after becoming too big for Kangaskhan to hold in her pouch. She also appeared in a flashback in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.
Minor appearances
A baby Kangaskhan in the anime
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Kangaskhan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, a Kangaskhan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Kangaskhan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Ring Masters, a Kangaskhan competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
A Kangaskhan appeared in The Green Guardian.
In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Kangaskhan was a character in a console fighting game.
A Kangaskhan appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.
A Kangaskhan appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In a flashback in Aiding the Enemy!, a Kangaskhan was under Reggie's care.
A Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Kangaskhan appeared in I Choose You!.
In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, a Trainer's Kangaskhan participated in the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.
Two Kangaskhan appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Trainer's Kangaskhan appeared in HZ050.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | EP034 | Kangaskhan | Ash's Pokédex | Kangaskhan, a Parent Pokémon. Once approaching extinction, they are now protected by law and inhabit the Safari Zone. Approach with extreme caution. The Kangaskhan is a rare Pokémon which raises its children in its pocket. They will attack viciously and without warning if they feel their young are threatened in any way. | |
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry | | SM103 | Kangaskhan | Rotom Pokédex | Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon. A Normal type. Kangaskhan carries a little one in the pouch on its belly and will protect it at all costs. | |
Pokémon Evolutions
A Kangaskhan appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Green. She used it alongside her Gengar in her battle against the Trainers of Nugget Bridge and won easily.
In the manga
A baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
A Kangaskhan was seen with Tommy in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.
Pokémon Adventures
Kangaskhan debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Blue tries to catch one but is stopped by Red when the latter realizes Kangaskhan is protecting her baby. The baby was poisoned, so Red used an Antidote to heal her. Kangaskhan is grateful and leaves; Blue watched this in amazement, but was still angry at Red for allowing Kangaskhan to escape, thus starting their rivalry.
In Take a Chance on Chansey, during a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan, nicknamed Kanga, on his team from their league battle over two decades ago, and uses her to fight the bitter woman's Gengar, winning the match after hours.
In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Kangaskhan to train Gold.
Professor Oak's Kangaskhan is beaten both by the Team Rocket member Orm and Guile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolved Fearow. She has not been seen since.
Diamond's mother, Johanna, owns a Kangaskhan, who first appeared in Stopping Sableye.
A Trainer's Kangaskhan appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.
- Main article: Kanga and Li'l Kanga
Kanga, the mother Kangaskhan, and Li'l Kanga, the baby Kangaskhan, are the first known Pokémon of X. Using X's Mega Ring, Li'l Kanga can Mega Evolve and fight on her mother's behalf. They both debuted in An X-cuse to Come Out and Play.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
In Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2), Mars has a Kangaskhan which she uses against Deoxys. Kangaskhan succeeded in critically wounding it. After using Outrage on Deoxys, she became confused and started to attack everything around her due to the side effect of Outrage. She also smashed her own Poké Ball while on rampage. Kangaskhan was eventually defeated by Deoxys in Attack Forme.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
A Kangaskhan appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Kangaskhan appeared in PZ06.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Mega Kangaskhan appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
NA: What happens when Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon, Mega Evolves? The baby in its pouch jumps out and joins in the battle! All grown up, that baby is ready to protect its mother! "It's just a baby!" you might say, but look into those eyes - there is a ferocity there that will be tough to beat. Here comes a one-two combo from mom and baby!
PAL: You may feel underwhelmed the first time you see the Parent Pokémon Mega Evolve. "What, the kid just jumped out of the pouch? Is that it?" But take a closer look at its face - the child's brimming with a fierce determination to protect its mother. With this brave new partner, Mega Kangaskhan gains the ability to attack twice in one turn!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Kangaskhan and its Mega Evolved form appear as Spirits.
Trivia
- Some early Pokédex entries specifically mention female Kangaskhan. ("The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly.", from Japanese Pokémon Red and Green, as well as FireRed; "The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years.", from Japanese Pokémon Stadium, as well as Pokémon Stadium) This may imply that there are male Kangaskhan as well, although they are not seen in Pokémon media.
Origin
Kangaskhan seems to be based on a kangaroo with elements of Mongolian laminar armor, evident in its helmet-like plate with ear flaps and its epaulets. Its appearance may also be based on Kaiju. The fact that the move Dizzy Punch originally used to be Kangaskhan's signature move may come from the cartoonish depiction of kangaroos as boxers.
It may also be based on a tree-kangaroo given its stockier build, wider face, and larger nails in comparison to a terrestrial kangaroo, or the procoptodon, an extinct prehistoric genus of terrestrial kangaroo known for their short faces, specifically the species of P. goliah, the largest known kangaroo species to have ever lived.
Name origin
Kangaskhan may be a combination of kangaroo and khan, possibly in reference to Genghis Khan.
Garura may be a combination of kangaroo and ruler.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hebrew | קנגסקאן Kangaskan | Transcription of English name |  Hindi | गारूरामॉन Garuramon | From గారు gaaru or ガルーラ Garura, and पोकेमॉन Pokémon |  Russian | Кангасхан Kangaskhan | Transcription of English name |  Thai | การูรา Karura | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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