- Attack
- 246
- Defense
- 210
- HP
- 233
100% CP
- RaidsLv20
- 2,200
- min 2,112
- Weather boostLv25
- 2,750
- min 2,640
- MaxLv50
- 4,353
- Lv40 3,850
At a glance
Basics
Mega Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon. In its Mega Evolved form, its 100% IV CP is 2,200 at level 20, 2,750 at level 25 and up to 4,353 at level 50. It is weak to Fighting attacks (1.6×). It resists Ghost attacks. In raids, Low Kick + Earthquake is its strongest moveset (level 40, 100% IVs).
- Category
- Parent Pokémon
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- Second Charged Attack
- 50,000 Stardust · 50 Candy
- Max CP · Lv50 / Lv51 (Best Buddy)
- 4,353 / 4,405
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.
All values are for Pokémon GO; main-series values are not listed. The Pokédex entry is the game's own English text.
Related tips
- Mega Evolution guide (Mega Energy and Mega Level)Mega Evolution spends Mega Energy to make a Pokémon stronger for a set time, and in raids it also powers up everyone attacking with the same type.
- How to read IVs and appraisalsIVs run from 0 to 15 for each of Attack, Defense and HP, and appraisal stars are set by the sum of the three (0–45).
- What to power up first (power-up priorities for beginners)Stardust is limited, so first power up strong counters you'll use for a long time across many raids.
Best movesetsLv40 · 15/15/15 IVs
- 1
Low Kick
EarthquakeBest100% efficiency12.8TDO 493 - 2Low Kick
Outrage98% efficiency12.6TDO 485 - 3Low Kick
Stomp*98% efficiency12.5TDO 483 - 4Mud-SlapEarthquake96% efficiency12.3TDO 475
- 5Mud-SlapOutrage96% efficiency12.3TDO 474
Top 5 of 12 movesets.
Raid and Gym efficiency against an ordinary neutral 5-star boss. DPS is damage per second, TDO is total damage dealt before fainting, and efficiency compares (DPS³ × TDO)^¼ with the top moveset. Against a specific boss, moves of the types it's weak to do more. * Exclusive moves require an Elite TM.
Learnable moves
Fast Attack2
| Moves | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low KickBestFighting · 0.5s | 5 | +5 | 10 | 10 |
| Mud-SlapGround · 1.5s | 19 | +13 | 12.7 | 8.7 |
Charged Attack6
| Moves | Power | Energy | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EarthquakeBestGround · 3.5s | 140 | 100 | 40 | 1.4 |
| Stomp*Normal · 1.5s · STAB | 50 | 50 | 40 | 1.2 |
| OutrageDragon · 4s | 110 | 50 | 27.5 | 2.2 |
| Brick Break*Fighting · 1.5s | 40 | 33 | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Power-Up PunchFighting · 2s | 50 | 33 | 25 | 1.52 |
 CrunchDark · 3s | 65 | 33 | 21.7 | 1.97 |
- DPS is damage per second, EPS energy per second and DPE damage per energy. A Charged Attack costing 100 energy uses 1 bar, 50 uses 2 bars and 33 uses 3 bars.
- STAB (same-type attack bonus) applies to moves of the Pokémon's own type, which deal 1.2× damage (included in DPS, DPT and DPE).
- * Exclusive move: a move that was only available during events such as Community Day. It now requires an Elite TM.
Calculate with your Pokémon
Move the sliders or enter a CP and Mega Kangaskhan's stats, move performance and power-up cost update instantly.
Enter the CP shown in the game to find the closest level for these IVs.
- Actual Attack
- 155.9
- Actual Defense
- 134.4
- Actual HP
- 148
Actual stat = (base stat + IV) × level multiplier. Level 51 is the Best Buddy boost.
Move performance at these stats
Low KickOutrageBest100% efficiencyThis is the best moveset at these stats. That's 76% of the same moveset's DPS at Lv40 with 15/15/15.
Raid calculation against a neutral 5-star boss. * Exclusive moves need an Elite TM.
Power-up cost
- Stardust
- 225,000
- Candy
- 248
- Candy XL
- 0
Lv 20 → 40: 40 power-ups, CP 3,850 after
Based on the game's power-up cost table. Shadow costs 1.2× and purified 0.9× (rounded up per power-up); Lucky Pokémon pay half the Stardust. Event bonuses are not included.
IV rankings by leagueBy stat product
| Rank | Attack | Defense | HP | Level | CP | vs. #1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 14.5 | 1,500 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 14.5 | 1,500 | 99.6% |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 14.5 | 1,497 | 99.6% |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 14.5 | 1,500 | 99.6% |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 14.5 | 1,497 | 99.6% |
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 14.5 | 1,499 | 99.5% |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 14.5 | 1,500 | 99.3% |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 14.5 | 1,497 | 99.3% |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 14.5 | 1,500 | 99.2% |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14.5 | 1,497 | 99.2% |
Stat product = Attack × Defense × HP (up to level 50, excluding Best Buddy). It shows how long a Pokémon lasts under the same CP cap and doesn't include move matchups.
EvolutionFrom game data
- Mega KangaskhanViewing200 Mega Energy40 after the firstBest movesLow KickEarthquake
- Mega Energy comes from Mega Raids and walking with your buddy. After the first Mega Evolution, it takes less energy next time.
- Best moves are the top raid moveset at level 40 with 15/15/15 IVs.
Damage takenGO multipliers
- ×1.6Fighting
- ×0.39
Ghost
Show all 18 types
- Normal×1
Fire×1
Water×1
Electric×1
Grass×1
Ice×1- Fighting×1.6
Poison×1- Ground×1
Flying×1
Psychic×1
Bug×1
Rock×1- Ghost×0.39
- Dragon×1
- Dark×1
Steel×1
Fairy×1
Offensive matchupsBased on learnable moves
- NormalSTAB 1.2×StompSuper effective ×1.6None (neutral or worse against every type)
- FightingLow Kick · Brick Break · Power-Up PunchSuper effective ×1.6NormalIceRockDarkSteel
- GroundMud-Slap · EarthquakeSuper effective ×1.6FireElectricPoisonRockSteel
- DarkCrunchSuper effective ×1.6PsychicGhost
- DragonOutrageSuper effective ×1.6Dragon