In this article, we will be discussing the Parent Pokémon Kangaskhan for the Pokémon Sun and Moon Versions.
The analysis would involve: the distribution of effort values, choice of movesets, recommended held items, and other suggested options. We will also be tackling on how to deal with the Pokemon during free battles and rating battles on Wi-Fi.
Basic Information for Kangaskhan
Source: http://www.pokemon.jp/zukan/
| Type 1 | Type 2 |
| Normal | – |
| Ability | Hidden Ability |
| Early Bird Scrappy |
Inner Focus |
| Type Compatibility |
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp.Atk | Sp.Def | Speed | Base Stat Total |
| 105 | 95 | 80 | 40 | 80 | 90 | 490 |
| This is super effective （×4） |
– |
| This is super effective （×2） |
Fighting |
| This is not very effective （×1/2） |
– |
| This is not very effective （×1/4） |
– |
| No effect | Ghost |
Using Kangaskhan
Ever since Kangaskhan was given a Mega Stone in Pokemon X & Y, it became a top tier Pokemon for online battles and tournaments.
Its mega-evolved form has excellent distribution of stats, which makes it a great balanced Pokemon.
On the other hand, there are no particular good points that can be pointed out in an ordinary Kangaskhan (pre-Mega evolution). The Pokemon has good base stats, but it is small compared to its mega-evolved form, making it incompatible for competitive battles if it doesn’t have a Mega Stone.
You can only mega-evolve one Pokemon in a single battle, so use this ability wisely. The usual use of Kangashkan in battle is mega-evolving it, so it’s better to give a Mega Stone to it rather than the other Pokemon in your party.
A breakdown of the suggested moves for Kangaskhan
| Physical Move | Special Move | Special Move |
|---|---|---|
| Return | Thunderbolt | Protect |
| Endeavor | Flamethrower | Toxic |
| Earthquake | Shadow Ball | Roar |
| Fake Out | Fire Blast | Taunt |
| Sucker Punch | Ice Beam | Sleep Talk |
| Crush Claw | Substitute | |
| Fire Punch | ||
| Ice Punch |
Fitting Kangaskhan on your team
■ Rest/Toxic type
| Ability | Early Bird |
| Nature | Careful |
| Effort Values | 252 HP/252 Sp.Def |
| Held Item | Leftovers |
| Recommended Moves | Rest/Toxic |
- Early Bird and Rest will increase the Pokemon’s HP while Toxic will slowly decrease the opponent’s HP.
- The Pokemon can use Rest constantly. Utilize this move to your advantage.
Fighting against Kangaskhan
Source: http://www.pokemon.jp/zukan/
If the opponent selects this Pokemon, you must immediately select your counter Pokemon against Mega-Kangaskhan
Since its aim in battle is to mega-evolve, make sure that you can take down the Pokemon before it uses its Mega Stone.
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