Mega Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Parent Pokémon. It is available in Pokémon GO via Mega Raids. It is moderately weak (1.6x) to Pokémon with Fighting-type attacks. Its base form (i.e. Kangaskhan) best moves are Mud-Slap as Fast Attack and Outrage, as a Charged Attack.
Mega Kangaskhan Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Mega Kangaskhan raids.
FUN FACT: Mega Kangaskhan made its debut in Pokémon GO on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. local time. It was one of the first Mega Evolution in Pokémon GO.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Mega Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere | 3826 |
| Shadow Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 3337 |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 3698 |
| Shadow Machamp | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 3056 |
| Keldeo | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 3698 |
| Lucario | Force Palm | Aura Sphere | 2703 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Heracross | Counter | Close Combat | 4814 |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent | 3835 |
| Shadow Hariyama | Force Palm | Dynamic Punch | 2829 |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 3337 |
| Shadow Salamence | Dragon Tail | Fly | 3749 |
| Shadow Annihilape | Counter | Close Combat | 3268 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 1 – 3 Trainers defeat Mega Kangaskhan faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Ensure you use Pokemon with either Fighting- or Dragon-type move as a Fast Attack or Fighting- or Flying-type move as a Charged Attack.
Other important details about Kangaskhan
- Kangaskhan’s maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 2924 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap as a Fast Attack and Outrage as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy weather in-game.
- Its encounters can be Shiny.
- It requires a maximum of 3 km walking distance to earn a Candy and 15 Mega Energy (if you already Mega-evolved the Kangaskhan).
- Kangaskhan is effective against Pokémon with Ghost-type moves/attacks.
- Any Kangaskhan obtained from Mega Raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1405 CP to 1477 CP (if not weather-boosted i.e., level 20)
- from 1757 CP to 1847 CP (if weather-boosted i.e. level 25)
- Any Kangaskhan obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 1054 CP to 1108 CP.
- 1477 CP, 1847 CP, and 1108 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- The tallest possible one is 3.85 m high (i.e. XXL).
- The shortest possible one is 1.08 m high (i.e. XXS).
- Kangaskhan requires 200 Mega Energy for its first Mega Evolution into Mega Kangaskhan
In conclusion, defeating Mega Kangaskhan in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Fighting-type Pokémon. Avoid using Ghost-type Pokémon, as it resist their attacks. To maximize efficiency, coordinate with fellow Trainers, and use the recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Fighting-type (or Flying-type) attacks.
Good luck!
