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

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve into Mega Kangaskhan using the Kangaskhanite.

Biology

Kangaskhan is a large, bipedal Pokémon that vaguely resembles a kangaroo. It has a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. It has large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of its upper jaw. On top of its head is a thick, black plate. There are epaulette-like growths over its shoulders and a row of spikes down its back. It has three clawed digits on each hand and foot and a thick tail. On is belly is a pouch that contains a baby Kangaskhan. Unlike its parent, the baby is light purple and has smooth skin. Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.

As Mega Kangaskhan, the mother Kangaskhan appears unchanged. However, the baby temporarily grows and gains some new features. There are now raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its waist with a larger patch on its belly. Small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears. The child is feisty, hates to lose and will boldly challenge its opponents to protect its mother.[1] The mother's happiness over its child's growth is the source of its additional strength. However, it feels uneasy about the child's future, as it is only skilled at fighting and nothing else. It is also saddened by the reminder that its child will one day leave.

Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. It can move really fast, even with the baby in its pouch. The baby leaves the pouch only rarely until it is three years old. In order to avoid crushing the baby, Kangaskhan sleeps standing up. If the mother feels the environment is safe, it will allow its young out to play. However, it will violently attack anything that it sees as a threat to its young. They are known to raise other species of Pokémon alongside their own children, and records exist which describe a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. It uses quick jabs to intimidate its enemies. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found in savannahs and other grasslands. In the past, Dizzy Punch was its signature move.

In the anime

Mega Kangaskhan in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Kangaskhan debuted in The Kangaskhan Kid, where they were watching over a wild boy named Tommy, who in turn was protecting them as well. An injured baby Kangaskhan also appeared in the same episode.

In Kanga Games, a Kangaskhan allowed her child to play with Pikachu and his friends.

In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, a wild Kangaskhan found Ash's Egg in the forest.

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

In Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!, a wild Kangaskhan was a resident of Paniola Ranch. Her baby had injured her foot, but she soon received treatment from Brock and recovered.

In Battling Besties!, Ilima owns a Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve. She battled Guzma and his Scizor in the Manalo Conference, but she was defeated through Guzma's dirty tricks, thus eliminating Ilima from the competition. Kangaskhan reappeared in a flashback in The Wisdom Not to Run!.

Multiple Kangaskhan appeared in Enter Pikachu!. One of them raised a wild Pichu in addition to her child, but the Pichu eventually left the herd after becoming too big for Kangaskhan to hold in her pouch. She also appeared in a flashback in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!.

Minor appearances

A baby Kangaskhan in the anime

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Kangaskhan was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In The Power of One, a Kangaskhan sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Kangaskhan appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Ring Masters, a Kangaskhan competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.

A Kangaskhan appeared in The Green Guardian.

In Two Degrees of Separation!, a Kangaskhan was a character in a console fighting game.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Jessie's fantasy in One Big Happiny Family!.

A Kangaskhan appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In a flashback in Aiding the Enemy!, a Kangaskhan was under Reggie's care.

A Kangaskhan that can Mega Evolve appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Kangaskhan appeared in I Choose You!.

In Getting a Jump on the Competition!, a Trainer's Kangaskhan participated in the Pokémon Sled Jump Games.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP034 Kangaskhan Ash's Pokédex Kangaskhan, a Parent Pokémon. Once approaching extinction, they are now protected by law and inhabit the Safari Zone. Approach with extreme caution. The Kangaskhan is a rare Pokémon which raises its children in its pocket. They will attack viciously and without warning if they feel their young are threatened in any way.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM103 Kangaskhan Rotom Pokédex Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon. A Normal type. Kangaskhan carries a little one in the pouch on its belly and will protect it at all costs.

In the manga

A baby Kangaskhan in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

A Kangaskhan was seen with Tommy in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Kangaskhan debuted in The Secret of Kangaskhan. Here, Blue tries to catch one but is stopped by Red when the latter realizes Kangaskhan is protecting her baby. The baby was poisoned, so Red used an Antidote to heal her. Kangaskhan is grateful and leaves; Blue watched this in amazement, but was still angry at Red for allowing Kangaskhan to escape, thus starting their rivalry.

In Take a Chance on Chansey, during a flashback of Agatha's, Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan, nicknamed Kanga, on his team from their league battle over two decades ago, and uses her to fight the bitter woman's Gengar, winning the match after hours. He still has her by the FireRed & LeafGreen chapter, and she is beaten both by the Team Rocket member Orm and Guile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolved Fearow. She has not been seen since.

In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Kangaskhan to train Gold.

Diamond's mother, Johanna, owns a Kangaskhan, who first appeared in Stopping Sableye.

A Trainer's Kangaskhan appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down as one of the Pokémon seen at the Safari Zone.

Kanga, the mother Kangaskhan, and Li'l Kanga, the baby Kangaskhan, are the first known Pokémon of X. Using X's Mega Ring, Li'l Kanga can Mega Evolve and fight on her mother's behalf. They both debuted in PS549.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

In Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2), Mars has a Kangaskhan which she uses against Deoxys. Kangaskhan succeeded in critically wounding it. After using Outrage on Deoxys, she became confused and started to attack everything around her due to the side effect of Outrage. She also smashed her own Poké Ball while on rampage. Kangaskhan was eventually defeated by Deoxys in Attack Forme.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

A Kangaskhan appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Kangaskhan appeared in PZ06.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Mega Kangaskhan appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

NA: What happens when Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon, Mega Evolves? The baby in its pouch jumps out and joins in the battle! All grown up, that baby is ready to protect its mother! "It's just a baby!" you might say, but look into those eyes - there is a ferocity there that will be tough to beat. Here comes a one-two combo from mom and baby!

PAL: You may feel underwhelmed the first time you see the Parent Pokémon Mega Evolve. "What, the kid just jumped out of the pouch? Is that it?" But take a closer look at its face - the child's brimming with a fierce determination to protect its mother. With this brave new partner, Mega Kangaskhan gains the ability to attack twice in one turn!

Kangaskhan and its Mega Evolved form appear as Spirits.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Kangaskhan

Mega Kangaskhan

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kangaskhan

indicates a move that gets when used by Kangaskhan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kangaskhan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Kangaskhan Kangaskhan

Normal

Kangaskhanite





↔ Held Kangaskhanite Mega Kangaskhan Kangaskhan

Normal

Sprites

Trivia

Origin

Kangaskhan seems to be based on a kangaroo with elements of Mongolian laminar armour, evident in its helmet-like plate with ear flaps and its epaulets.

It may also be based on a tree-kangaroo given its stockier build, wider face, and larger nails in comparison to a terrestrial kangaroo, or procoptodon, an extinct, prehistoric genus of terrestrial kangaroo known for their short faces and often being of larger size than modern species.

Name origin

Kangaskhan may be a combination of kangaroo and khan.

It may also refer particularly to Genghis Khan, who was the notoriously violent founder and Emperor of the Mongol Empire. This is possibly a reference to its Pokédex data, which says it becomes "violently enraged" when it protects its child.

Garura is derived from カンガルー (kangaroo) and ルーラー (ruler).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガルーラ Garura From カンガルー and ルーラー French Kangourex From kangourou and rex Spanish Kangaskhan Same as English name German Kangama From Känguru and Mama Italian Kangaskhan Same as English name Korean 캥카 Kengka Corruption and shortening of 캥거루 kaengeoru Cantonese Chinese 袋獸 Doihsau From 袋鼠 doihsyú , 袋 doih , and 獸 sau Mandarin Chinese 袋龍 / 袋龙 Dàilóng From 袋鼠 dàishǔ , 袋 dài , and 龍 lóng More languages Hebrew קנגסקאן Kangaskan Transcription of English name Hindi कंगगसख़ान Kangaskhan Transcription of English name Russian Кангасхан Kangaskhan From English name and хан Thai การูรา Garura Transcription of Japanese name





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