kangaskhan

Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Early Bird: Awakens quickly from sleep.
• Scrappy: Allows Normal and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Inner Focus (Hidden Ability): Prevents flinching.

Physical Characteristics:

• Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal Pokémon resembling a kangaroo.
• It has a sturdy, brown body with a cream-colored belly and a thick tail.
• Features include a prominent snout, large ears, and a pair of sharp claws on both its hands and feet.
• Notably, Kangaskhan carries a baby in its pouch, which it fiercely protects.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Kangaskhan is known for its nurturing nature, particularly towards its young, which it carries in its pouch.
• It is highly protective and will become aggressive if it or its offspring is threatened.
• Typically found in savannas and plains, Kangaskhan prefers open areas where it can safely roam with its young.
• It is a nocturnal Pokémon, often foraging for food under the cover of darkness.

In Battle:

• Known for its high HP and decent Attack stats, making it a robust physical attacker.
• Signature moves include Mega Punch and Dizzy Punch, leveraging its physical prowess.
• When Mega Evolved, Kangaskhan gains the ability Parental Bond, allowing it to hit twice with each attack, enhancing its offensive capabilities.
• Strong against Ghost-types when equipped with the Scrappy ability, but vulnerable to Fighting-type moves.

Evolution:

• Kangaskhan does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
• However, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan when holding a Kangaskhanite.

Interesting Facts:

• The baby in Kangaskhan's pouch is often speculated to be a separate entity, but it is not a standalone Pokémon.
• Kangaskhan's Mega Evolution showcases a unique bond with its child, who actively participates in battle.
• Despite its nurturing demeanor, Kangaskhan has a powerful and intimidating presence on the battlefield.
• Its name likely derives from "kangaroo" and "Genghis Khan," reflecting its kangaroo-like appearance and warrior-like spirit.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: The infant rarely ventures out of its mother'sprotective pouch until it is 3 years old.
• Blue: The infant rarely ventures out of its mother'sprotective pouch until it is 3 years old.
• Yellow: Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won't runfrom any fight to keep its young protected.
• 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.
• 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: 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.
• 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 three years old.
• Diamond: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• Pearl: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• Platinum: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• 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.
• Black: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• White: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• Black-2: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• White-2: It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby out to play only when it feels safe.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Raises its young in its belly pouch. Won’t run from any fight to keep its young protected.
• 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.