Kangaskhan Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Kangaskhan in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.833 DPS.
Kangaskhan can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Kangaskhan resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Kangaskhan is Mega Lucario (42.833 DPS), Mega Blaziken (42.750 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (37.500 DPS).
Catching Kangaskhan: After defeating Kangaskhan, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1440 and 1514 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1792-1884 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Kangaskhan from raids will have exactly 1514 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Kangaskhan?
The best counter for Kangaskhan is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, dealing 42.833 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (42.750 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (37.500 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Kangaskhan weak to?
Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Kangaskhan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Kangaskhan's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Kangaskhan from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Kangaskhan from raids will have 1514 CP at level 20, or 1884 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1440. If you see 1514 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Kangaskhan worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Kangaskhan is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Kangaskhan?
For the best moveset for Kangaskhan itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Kangaskhan stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Kangaskhan without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Kangaskhan can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (33.926 DPS) and Lucario (32.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Kangaskhan in raids?
Weather boost information for Kangaskhan is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.