Kangaskhan (Pokémon)

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Kangaskhan
ガルーラ Garura
#115
130
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal '
Category
Parent Pokémon
Abilities
Early Bird or Scrappy
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#115
Johto
#205
Hoenn
#279
Regional Browser numbers
Height
7′03″
Imperial
2.2 m
Metric
Weight
176.4 lbs.
Imperial
80.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F115.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Monster group 1 cycles
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 175 Battle Exp.: 1751*

Kangaskhan (Japanese: ガルーラ Garura) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Kangaskhan is a brown and cream colored kangaroo-like creature with a little purple baby Kangaskhan usually sitting in her pouch.

Gender differences

Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

Special abilities

Behavior

Kangaskhan are very nurturing to their young and other Kangaskhan, but if anyone tries to touch or harm their young the parent Kangaskhan will viciously attack the person trying to harm the baby Kangaskhan.

Habitat

Kangaskhan appear mostly in jungle-like areas. They have been imported to Kanto for its Safari Zone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:TheKangaskhanKid.gif
Kangaskhan in the anime
File:Baby Kangaskhan.JPG
A hurt baby Kangaskhan.

Kangaskhan first appeared in The Kangaskhan Kid. A group of these Parent Pokémon were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well.

A Kangaskhan let her child play with Pikachu and co. in one of the Winter Vacation Specials.

Kangaskhan was also used in a Sumo Wrestling Contest in The Ring Masters.

A Kangaskhan, known as "Aunty Kangaskhan", owns a warehouse in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. She gave Team Go-Getters Pecha Scarves and Corsola twigs for their mission to save Pikachu.

In the manga

Pokémon Special

Kangaskhan debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue chapter, The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Green tries to catch one but is stopped by Red.

In a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan on his team.

In the TCG

Main article: Kangaskhan (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red 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
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
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 Template:M2 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 Template:M2 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 Template:M2.
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
Diamond It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.
Pearl It raises its offspring in its belly pouch. It lets the baby play only when it feels safe.
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Rare Safari Zone
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Safari Zone
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Rock Tunnel
Crystal
Rare Rock Tunnel
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Safari Zone
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Great Marsh
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Beach
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 53
Forever Level 3
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Red and Blue)
Western Cave (13F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
(Time and Darkness)
Mt. Travail (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Nurue Ruins (during mission)

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
105
165 - 212 320 - 414
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
490
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 40.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation I
Level Move Type
Start Comet Punch  
Rage  
26 Bite  
31 Tail Whip  
36 Mega Punch  
41 Leer  
46 Dizzy Punch  
Generation II
Level Move Type
Start Comet Punch  
7 Leer  
13 Bite  
19 Tail Whip  
25 Mega Punch  
31 Rage  
37 Endure  
43 Dizzy Punch  
47 Reversal  
Generation III
Level Move Type
Start Comet Punch  
Leer  
7 Bite  
13 Tail Whip  
19 Fake Out  
25 Mega Punch  
31 Rage  
37 Endure  
43 Dizzy Punch  
47 Reversal  
Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat.
Start Comet Punch    
Leer    
7 Fake Out    
10 Tail Whip    
13 Bite    
19 Mega Punch    
22 Rage    
25 Dizzy Punch    
31 Crunch    
34 Endure    
37 Outrage    
43 Double Hit    
46 Sucker Punch    
47 Reversal    

By TM/HM

Generation I
# Move Type
TM01 Mega Punch  
TM05 Mega Kick  
TM06 Toxic  
TM08 Body Slam  
TM09 Take Down  
TM10 Double-Edge  
TM11 BubbleBeam  
TM12 Water Gun  
TM13 Ice Beam  
TM14 Blizzard  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM17 Submission  
TM18 Counter  
TM19 Seismic Toss  
TM20 Rage  
TM24 Thunderbolt  
TM25 Thunder  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Fissure  
TM31 Mimic  
TM32 Double Team  
TM34 Bide  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM40 Skull Bash  
TM44 Rest  
TM48 Rock Slide  
TM50 Substitute  
HM03 Surf  
HM04 Strength  
Generation II
# Move Type
TM01 DynamicPunch  
TM02 Headbutt  
TM03 Curse Unknown
TM05 Roar  
TM06 Toxic  
TM07 Zap Cannon  
TM08 Rock Smash  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM13 Snore  
TM14 Blizzard  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM16 Icy Wind  
TM17 Protect  
TM18 Rain Dance  
TM20 Endure  
TM21 Frustration  
TM23 Iron Tail  
TM25 Thunder  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM30 Shadow Ball  
TM31 Mud-Slap  
TM32 Double Team  
TM33 Ice Punch  
TM34 Swagger  
TM35 Sleep Talk  
TM37 Sandstorm  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM41 ThunderPunch  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM48 Fire Punch  
TM49 Fury Cutter  
HM03 Surf  
HM04 Strength  
Generation III
# Move Type
TM01 Focus Punch  
TM03 Water Pulse  
TM05 Roar  
TM06 Toxic  
TM07 Hail  
TM10 Hidden Power  
TM11 Sunny Day  
TM13 Ice Beam  
TM14 Blizzard  
TM15 Hyper Beam  
TM17 Protect  
TM18 Rain Dance  
TM21 Frustration  
TM22 SolarBeam  
TM23 Iron Tail  
TM24 Thunderbolt  
TM25 Thunder  
TM26 Earthquake  
TM27 Return  
TM28 Dig  
TM30 Shadow Ball  
TM31 Brick Break  
TM32 Double Team  
TM34 Shock Wave  
TM35 Flamethrower  
TM37 Sandstorm  
TM38 Fire Blast  
TM39 Rock Tomb  
TM40 Aerial Ace  
TM42 Facade  
TM43 Secret Power  
TM44 Rest  
TM45 Attract  
TM46 Thief  
HM01 Cut  
HM03 Surf  
HM04 Strength  
HM06 Rock Smash  
Generation IV
# Move Type Cat.
TM01 Focus Punch    
TM03 Water Pulse    
TM05 Roar    
TM06 Toxic    
TM07 Hail    
TM10 Hidden Power    
TM11 Sunny Day    
TM13 Ice Beam    
TM14 Blizzard    
TM15 Hyper Beam    
TM17 Protect    
TM18 Rain Dance    
TM21 Frustration    
TM22 SolarBeam    
TM23 Iron Tail    
TM24 Thunderbolt    
TM25 Thunder    
TM26 Earthquake    
TM27 Return    
TM28 Dig    
TM30 Shadow Ball    
TM31 Brick Break    
TM32 Double Team    
TM34 Shock Wave    
TM35 Flamethrower    
TM37 Sandstorm    
TM38 Fire Blast    
TM39 Rock Tomb    
TM40 Aerial Ace    
TM42 Facade    
TM43 Secret Power    
TM44 Rest    
TM45 Attract    
TM46 Thief    
TM52 Focus Blast    
TM56 Fling    
TM58 Endure    
TM60 Drain Punch    
TM65 Shadow Claw    
TM68 Giga Impact    
TM72 Avalanche    
TM78 Captivate    
TM80 Rock Slide    
TM82 Sleep Talk    
TM83 Natural Gift    
TM87 Swagger    
TM90 Substitute    
HM01 Cut    
HM03 Surf    
HM04 Strength    
HM06 Rock Smash    
HM08 Rock Climb    

By breeding

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Kangaskhan knows Shadow Mist and Shadow Rush as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Sing after being purified.

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
       
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
       
       
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
       
       
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
  For other sprites and images, please see Kangaskhan images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Kangaskhan does not evolve to or from any Pokémon, leading to controversy over the fact that it hatches with a baby already in its pouch in the games. It should also be noted that the Glitch Pokémon 'M evolves into Kangaskhan. This is due to Kangaskhan's position in the game's internal programming, and is also why 'M (among other glitch Pokémon) can also evolve into Rhydon.
  • Strangely enough, Kangaskhan is the only Pokémon in the game that has had a known "baby form" ever since the Generation I but has never had an obtainable pre-evolution form (barring 'M). The only other Pokémon to have a situation like this could be Chansey, (with an unhatched egg in her pouch); however, this changed with the release of Happiny.
  • Althought Kangaskhan are always female, they always look male.

Origin

Kangaskhan is based on a kangaroo.

Name origin

Kangaskhan's name is a combination of kangaroo and Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire (possibly how its Pokédex data refers to how violently protective it is of its child). Ironically, Genghis Khan was a male, but Kangaskhan is a female-only species. Its Japanese name is derived from English words "kangaroo" (カンガルー kangarū) and "ruler" (ルーラー rūrā). The German name is a combination of kangaroo and Mama.

In other languages

  • German: Kangama
  • French: Kangourex - Kangourou means kangaroo, rex is Latin for king.
  • Korean: 캥카 Kaengka

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