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Best Pokemon Champions Kangaskhan Build

 

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Best Kangaskhan Build in Pokemon Champions

Kangaskhan is best used as a physical attacker in Pokemon Champions. Its strongest builds focus on consistent Normal-type pressure, priority and broad coverage.

Kangaskhan Form

Normal Form

Kangaskhan

Normal type Pokemon icon
kangaskhan

Last Updated: Regulation M-2

Page Status: This Kangaskhan build guide will be updated when new Pokemon Champions regulations, items, buffs or nerfs change its best set.

Best Kangaskhan Builds in Pokemon Champions

Kangaskhan has two main builds in Pokemon Champions. The Mega build is the stronger offensive option, while the non-Mega build is more flexible when another Pokemon needs the Mega slot.

Build 1: Mega Kangaskhan Physical Attacker

This is the main Kangaskhan build. It uses Mega Evolution to apply immediate physical pressure and punish frailer teams.

Item Kangaskhanite
Ability Parental Bond after Mega Evolution
Nature Jolly, +Speed and -Sp. Atk
Moves Fake Out, Double-Edge, Power-Up Punch, Protect
Stat Point Spread HP: 8 / Attack: 28 / Speed: 26

Build 2: Bulky Non-Mega Attacker

This version keeps Kangaskhan useful without using the Mega slot. It focuses on Fake Out support and dependable coverage.

Item Silk Scarf or Sitrus Berry
Ability Scrappy
Nature Adamant, +Attack and -Sp. Atk
Moves Fake Out, Return, Sucker Punch, Protect
Stat Point Spread HP: 20 / Attack: 30 / Speed: 12

Kangaskhan Stats

Kangaskhan stats are shown below for easy comparison.

Base Kangaskhan

Hp
105
Attack
95
Defense
80
Special Attack
40
Special Defense
80
Speed
90

Mega Kangaskhan

Hp
105
Attack
125
Defense
100
Special Attack
60
Special Defense
100
Speed
100

Best Items for Kangaskhan

Kangaskhanite is the best item for the main build because it enables Mega Kangaskhan and gives it much higher offensive value.

Silk Scarf boosts Normal-type attacks on non-Mega sets, while Sitrus Berry gives more staying power.

Best Pokemon to Pair with Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan works best with Pokemon that cover its weaknesses, support its preferred speed control or help it find safer turns.

Gengar

Pressures Fighting-type Pokemon and gives Kangaskhan offensive coverage.

Clefable

Supports setup and protects Kangaskhan from focused attacks.

Gyarados

Adds Intimidate and helps Kangaskhan survive physical pressure.

What Kangaskhan Is Good Against

Kangaskhan is strong against frail offensive teams and Pokemon that dislike Fake Out pressure. Its Normal-type damage is broadly useful when opponents lack strong resistances.

Mega Kangaskhan can also snowball quickly if it gets safe Power-Up Punch turns.

Potential Counters for Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan is threatened by Fighting-type Pokemon, burns and bulky physical walls. Ghost-types can also make its Normal-type attacks harder to use.

Machamp

Threatens Kangaskhan with Fighting-type damage.

Gengar

Can avoid Normal-type attacks and threaten with special pressure.

Slowbro

Takes physical hits well and can punish Kangaskhan with Scald.

Kangaskhan All Moves

Kangaskhan can learn Normal, Fighting, Dark, Ground and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view the full move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Tail Whip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
4Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
8Fake Out Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
12Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
16Stomp Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical65100
20Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
24Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
28Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
32Double Hit Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical3590
36Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
40Endure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
44Reversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
48Outrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
52Last Resort Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical140100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAssurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMAttract Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMAvalanche Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical60100
TMBeat Up Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMFocus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHail Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMIron Tail Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical10075
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMMega Kick Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical12075
TMMega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
TMOutrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRetaliate Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMReversal Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMSafeguard Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSurf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMWhirlpool Water type Pokemon icon Water Special3585
TMWork Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Circle Throw Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical6090
Counter Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
Endeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
Hammer Arm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10090
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Terrain Pulse Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100

Kangaskhan Pokemon Champions Regulation History

This section keeps older Kangaskhan builds available in case a previous regulation returns.

Current Build: Regulation M-A (Season 2)

Main Build: Mega Kangaskhan Physical Attacker

Moves: Fake Out, Double-Edge, Power-Up Punch, Protect

Item: Kangaskhanite

Stat Points: HP: 8 / Attack: 28 / Speed: 26

Previous Build: Regulation M-A (Season 1)

Main Build: Mega Kangaskhan Physical Attacker

Moves: Fake Out, Double-Edge, Power-Up Punch, Protect

Item: Kangaskhanite

Stat Points: HP: 8 / Attack: 28 / Speed: 26

Should You Use Kangaskhan?

Kangaskhan is worth using if your team wants Fake Out pressure and a physical attacker that fits many offensive cores.

The Mega build is much stronger, but the non-Mega version still works when the Mega slot is already taken.

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