What is a good moveset for Kangaskhan?
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Gen V
Kangaskhan (F) @ Life Orb
Trait: Scrappy
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
Fake Out is just a nice move, free damage, and it gets STAB with Kangaskhan. Scrappy allows it to even hit Ghost types. However, it isn’t a move to use for STAB attacking, which is where Double-Edge comes in. Drain Punch provides type coverage, mainly against Steel and Rock types. It can also hit Ghost types thanks to Scrappy. Sucker Punch is mainly just there for priority, but it can also be used to take down Ghost types if Scrappy is disabled by something such as Gastro Acid. Life Orb gives your attacks more power. You have nice bulk, and good attack with the EVs, and since you’ll likely be using priority, there is really no need for Speed.
Kangaskhan@Life OrbAbility:ScrappyNature:JollyEVs:252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP•Fake Out•Last ResortYou have scrappy. Spam STAB last resorts to your heart’s content.
Gen 8 ZU
Kangaskhan @ Choice BandAbility: ScrappyEVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 SpeJolly / Adamant Nature
Double-Edge is powerful STAB with no immunities because of Scrappy. Earthquake hits Rock and Steel types. Fire Punch hits Pokemon like Sneasel and Tangela. Drain Punch is coverage and recovery, Body Slam can be used as a STAB option if you’re low on health and want to try to paralyze something.
Gen 7 Ubers
Kangaskhan-Mega @ KangaskhaniteAbility: Scrappy —> Parental BondEVs: 76 HP / 180 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature
Seismic Toss is the move you should be using the most, since it does 200 damage each time it is used thanks to Parental Bond, which is pretty good and bypasses Mega Kang’s low offenses when compared to the other Ubers. STAB Fake Out is free damage. Rock Slide is coverage with a high chance to flinch. Body Slam is STAB with a high chance to paralyze. Paraflinch Mega Kangaskhan.
Kangaskhan (F) @ Metronome
Role: Strange Killer
Trait: Early Bird
EVs: 96 HP / 160 Def / 160 SDef / 92 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
Rage gives you attack boosts every time you get hit, until it maxes
Rest + early bird is beast,
Sucker Punch gives priority and a fight back chance to ghosts.
Earthquake just owns the world, what else can I say?
I have been using Kangaskhan for a while now, and I really like it, it has a number of uses, but it makes for a really good bulky stall attacker, like a poor man’s Toxicroak. The set I have had most success with is this:
Kangaskhan (F) @ Muscle Band
Trait: Scrappy
EVs: 212 HP / 248 Atk / 24 Def / 24 SDef
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
This is what I’m going to be using for Gen 6:
Kangaskhan @ Kangaskhanite
Nature: Jolly (+Spd, -Spatk)
EVs: 252 Atk/ 252 Spd/ 4 HP
Moveset:
Return (STAB damage, 16 types of coverage)Fake-Out (For the first turn it gets sent out, you can mega evolve and apply your mega stats so that your speed and attack damage increases)Earthquake (Coverage for the Steel and Rock that you can’t cover with Return)Sucker Punch (Priority move and helps dealing with the Gengars and any other Ghost/Psychics you find)
Note that since Mega Kangaskhan attacks twice with each move, I’d say this it’s going to be one of the new OU’s.
Well, this is just my moveset anyway :D.
Edit: Okay, so while battling random people online, I’ve noticed a few things:
- A bunch of these people love using Yveltal/Xerneas.2) Be prepared to sacrifice a wall to keep Kangaskhan safe from harm.
Anyway, with those two legendaries, I tend to Fake out either one and then swap to a SDef wall like my Goodra or Sylveon (This is mainly for Yveltal). If Xerneas was to kill one of them, I already gave it some Fake out damage. The next turn Kangaskhan appears would give it the second Fake out and then a Return for the finishing blow. Yveltal is nothing special against Sylveon so there isn’t much to worry about (Dem Oblivion Wing users).
Also, went up against a couple Mega Garchomps as well. Two Fake outs and a Return will kill it (using this speed set, you’ll be faster than a 92 base speed Mega Garchomp). You also survive earthquakes from this badboy. I haven’t seen an outrage Garchomp in mega yet, but I hope to test the damage out for that shortly.
Kangaskhan (F) @ KangaskhaniteAbility: Early BirdEVs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SDefCareful Nature- Seismic Toss- Wish- Protect- Crunch / Return
Here’s to posting a random set that I felt like posting.
Kangaskhan @Leftovers/Choice Band
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SDef or 4 SpdAdamant Nature (+Atk -SAtk)Ability:Scrappy
-Return-Earthquake-Ice Punch/Fire Punch/Thunder Punch-Drain Punch/Knock Off
I just used this guy in a couple of OU battles at PS and it’s doing alright. Scrappy lets it hit Aegislash and the other ghosts pretty hard. EV’s are set up for all-purpose bulk.Returnis almost a Double Edge without recoil on max happiness for a hard hitting move to spam.Earthquakeis Earthquake, need I say more? I personally likeIce Punchthough it’s a matter of preference on the elemental punches.Drain Punchis for lasting a little longer andKnock Offis for taking out items.
I use this in NU all of the time.
Genghiskhan@ Silk ScarfEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpdJolly Nature- Double-Edge(HUGE damage with Silk Scarf and EVs. Can OHKO many Pokemon in NU)- Sucker Punch(Priority, stops threats like Xatu)- Fake Out(First turn priority, great for getting damage alongside rocks for Double-Edge)- Earthquake(Coverage, 100 Base Power… great move.)
Gimmick Sets ftw! :D
Kangaskhan @ KangaskhaniteAbility: Scrappy -> Parental BondJolly Nature252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP-Power-Up Punch-Endure-Reversal-Crunch
Classic EndureReversal. Mega Kanga’s pretty slow compared to a lot of other Pokemon, so try for Tailwind support. Its bulk allows it to take a hit and get off a Power-Up Punch. Endure the next turn and Reversal away.
+2 252 Atk Parental Bond Mega Kangaskhan Reversal (200 BP) vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Filter Mega Aggron: 366-432 (106.3 - 125.5%) – guaranteed OHKO
Look who can one-shot one of the biggest defensive behemoths in the game!
Item: Choice-bandAbility: ScrappyNature: JollyEVs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
ReturnOutrageEarthquakeThunder-punch
This guy hits scary hard with Choice band over 430 Attack stat!Returnpaired with Scrappy hits everything but Steel and Rock for neutral coverage.Outragemakes a nearly unstoppable force out of this giant Kangaroo.Earthquakeremoves the threat of Steel and Rock types.Thunder-punchgets rid of all those Water and Flying types that are so common in RU.
Item: Leichi-berryAbility: ScrappyNature: JollyEvs: 252 Attack, 252 Speed, 6 Hp
ReturnSucker-punchEarthquakeDrain-punch
Returnis STAB and has Neutral coverage over 15 Types thanks to Scrappy.Sucker-punchis Priority.Earthquakeis coverage over Steel and Rock (the 2 that resistReturn).Drain-punchis Coverage and healing, this is actually good paired with Leichi-berry as you can heal after the boost takes effect.
Double/Triple Battle
Kangaskhan (F) @ Choice BandTrait: Inner FocusEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpdJolly Nature (+Spd, -SAtk)- Rock Slide- Earthquake- Aerial Ace- Frustration
Rock Slide and Earthquake hit mutliple foes. Aerial Ace can hit any foe in a Triple battle. Frustration is STAB.
Some of you people don’t make sense with this life orb and expert belt… Just give it the dam mega evolution stone!!!
Kangaskhan @KangaskhaniteEV: 252 Attack 252 Speed 4 HPNature: Adament or Jolly (if you feel attack or speed)
Fake Out - Priority, makes foe flinch, STABSucker Punch - Good Power, PriorityEartquake - Coverage (against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel)Power Up-Punch - Basically a free swords dance just does damage
This is the most effective Mega Kangakhan moveset:
Power Up Punch- Basically an attacking Sword’s Dance.
Fake Out- Free damage.
Return- STAB.
Sucker Punch- For ghost types.
Adamant nature. 252 HP/252 Atk/4 Spe EVs.
This move set is for Pokemon x/y and for Pokemon showdown
Kangaskhan
Item: kangaskhanite
Nature: Jolly (+speed, -Sp.Atk)
Ability: scrappy
Evs: 252 Atk. 252 Spd. 4 HP
-Fake out-Power-up punch-Sucker punch-Dizzy punch
Well, due that every time that kangaskhan attacks he attacks again, power-up punch is a great choice. Fake out works nice to break throught sturdy, sucker punch is against ghost types, and dizzy punch is to stop the enemy from attacking.
KangaskhanAbility: ScrappyNature: AdamantEV’s: 252 Atk, 156 HP, 100 SpeedItem: KangaskhanitePower-Up Punch- Deals damage and boosts attackDouble Hit- Probably obvious, but with 35 base damage plus STAB hitting four times, each having the chance to crit it’s a good choice.Fake Out-Flinch and decent damage after Mega Evolving, plus it gets rid of Sturdy and Focus Sash worries.Crush Claw- Good damage and 50% chance to lower Defense by one stage.
Father and Son, Destroyers of the World__Kangaskhan @ Kangaskhanite
Ability: Scrappy
EVS: 252 Atk/252 HP/4 Spe
Adamant Nature
-Fake Out(A nice strike to deal with Sturdy, Multiscale or setup sweepers.)
-Power-Up Punch(Raises attack by 2 stages because of Parental Bond, his Mega-evolution ability. Essential move to sweep effectively.)
-Return/Double-Edge(Use Return to hit hard without losing HP. Use Double-Edge to hit even harded, but you have to deal with recoil damage.)
-Sucker Punch/Earthquake(Use Sucker Punch for priority. After a Power-Up Punch Boost, this move finishes off almost every damaged sweeper who is faster than you and doesn’t resist Dark-type attacks.)
I hope this helps you.
Item:LeftoversAbility:ScrappyEVs:252HP/252Atk/4DefAdamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
-Fake Out: Free hit, guaranteed hit with Scrappy-Sucker Punch: Good Power, Priority Hit for sticky situations-Return: Good Power STAB-Earthquake/Aerial Ace: Good Coverage (Aerial Ace is for Fighting Type weakness)
