Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Slap Earthquake
Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Kangaskhan takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 579
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,477 CP
Kangaskhan moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Earthquake Best | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Power Up Punch | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break Elite | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Stomp STAB Elite | Normal | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Power Up Punch | Fighting | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Stomp | Normal | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Low Kick builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Brick Break, Stomp are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Kangaskhan does not evolve.
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Kangaskhan is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Kangaskhan
How to get Kangaskhan
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Kangaskhan knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 64 | 2,235 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 64 | 2,420 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,440 | 1,514 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,792 | 1,884 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,440 | 1,514 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,089 | 1,145 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,440 | 1,514 |
Is Kangaskhan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Kangaskhan has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (165 Defense / 233 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Kangaskhan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 36 |
| Lv 2 | 114 |
| Lv 3 | 192 |
| Lv 4 | 270 |
| Lv 5 | 348 |
| Lv 6 | 426 |
| Lv 7 | 505 |
| Lv 8 | 583 |
| Lv 9 | 661 |
| Lv 10 | 739 |
| Lv 11 | 813 |
| Lv 12 | 886 |
| Lv 13 | 960 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,034 |
| Lv 15 | 1,108 |
| Lv 16 | 1,182 |
| Lv 17 | 1,256 |
| Lv 18 | 1,330 |
| Lv 19 | 1,404 |
| Lv 20 | 1,477 |
| Lv 21 | 1,551 |
| Lv 22 | 1,625 |
| Lv 23 | 1,699 |
| Lv 24 | 1,773 |
| Lv 25 | 1,847 |
| Lv 26 | 1,921 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,995 |
| Lv 28 | 2,069 |
| Lv 29 | 2,143 |
| Lv 30 | 2,217 |
| Lv 31 | 2,254 |
| Lv 32 | 2,290 |
| Lv 33 | 2,327 |
| Lv 34 | 2,364 |
| Lv 35 | 2,401 |
| Lv 36 | 2,438 |
| Lv 37 | 2,475 |
| Lv 38 | 2,512 |
| Lv 39 | 2,549 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,586 |
| Lv 41 | 2,619 |
| Lv 42 | 2,652 |
| Lv 43 | 2,685 |
| Lv 44 | 2,719 |
| Lv 45 | 2,752 |
| Lv 46 | 2,786 |
| Lv 47 | 2,820 |
| Lv 48 | 2,854 |
| Lv 49 | 2,889 |
| Lv 50 | 2,924 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0115
- Height
- 2.20 m
- Weight
- 80.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0115_POKEMON_KANGASKHAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kangaskhan in Pokemon GO?
Kangaskhan's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Kangaskhan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Kangaskhan takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Kangaskhan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Kangaskhan reaches 2,924 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,586 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Kangaskhan?
A perfect 15/15/15 Kangaskhan shows 1,477 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,847 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Kangaskhan better than regular Kangaskhan?
Shadow Kangaskhan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Kangaskhan in Pokemon GO?
Kangaskhan spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Kangaskhan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Kangaskhan depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.