Pokémon Go Mega Kangaskhan weakness, counters and best Kangaskhan moveset

Mega Kangaskhan is the Mega Evolved form of Kangaskhan, a Pokémon from Generation 1 that has been somewhat elusive in Pokémon Go. Typically, Kangaskhan is a regional exclusive Pokémon, primarily found in Australasia. However, players can occasionally challenge both Kangaskhan and Mega Kangaskhan in raids worldwide. Defeating it offers a chance to catch it, and if you have a Kangaskhan with enough Mega Energy, you can add Mega Kangaskhan to your Pokédex. To achieve this, understanding Mega Kangaskhan’s counters and weaknesses is essential.

Mega Kangaskhan Counters and Weaknesses

The quickest way to gather Mega Kangaskhan Energy is by defeating it in a Mega Raid. Here are the counters and weaknesses for Mega Kangaskhan:

• Kangaskhan’s Type: Normal
• Weakness: Fighting
• Resistance: Ghost
• Best Mega Counters: Mega Rayquaza stands out as the strongest option due to its power over other Mega Fighting types. If Mega Rayquaza isn’t available, consider using Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast or Mega Alakazam with Counter and Focus Blast.
• Top Counters: Terrakion with Sacred Sword outperforms any Fighting-type Mega Pokémon currently available. Other effective options include Keldeo, Lucario, Conkeldurr, Galarian Zapdos, Pheromosa, or Machamp.
• Player Requirement: Mega Kangaskhan isn’t overly powerful, so two to three Trainers with optimal Level 40 counters should suffice.
• Tactics: If you lack Mega Rayquaza, a team of Sacred Sword Terrakion can make the fight easier. Otherwise, bring your strongest Fighting-type Pokémon. The best Fast move is Counter, followed by Double Kick (Terrakion) and Low Kick (Keldeo).

Mega Kangaskhan CP

Here are the CP levels relevant for battling Mega Kangaskhan and the subsequent catch:

• Raid Boss CP: 37,140 CP
• CP Range When Caught: 1405 to 1477 CP
• Weather Boosted Range (Partly Cloudy): 1757 to 1847 CP

Best Moveset for Kangaskhan

While Kangaskhan can learn various Fast and Charged Moves, both Kangaskhan and Mega Kangaskhan are generally considered less effective in battles. However, if you’re determined to utilize Kangaskhan, the recommended moveset is Low Kick and Stomp. The following are the moves available:

Fast Moves:

• Low Kick (Fighting)
• Mud-Slap (Ground)

Charged Moves:

• Crunch (Dark)
• Earthquake (Ground)
• Outrage (Dragon)
• Power-Up Punch (Fighting)

Legacy Charged Moves:

• Brick Break (Fighting)
• Stomp (Normal)

About Kangaskhan

Kangaskhan, known as the Parent Pokémon, is an interesting blend of an iconic Australian kangaroo and Mongolian influences, as seen in its armor-like features and the ‘khan’ in its name. Notably, while both male and female Kangaskhan exist, males are rarely seen. Early Pokédex entries highlight that females carry their young in a pouch.

Here are some Pokédex entries for Kangaskhan:

• Kangaskhan: ‘Although it’s carrying its baby in a pouch on its belly, Kangaskhan is swift on its feet. It intimidates its opponents with quick jabs.’
• Mega Kangaskhan: ‘Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show off their harmonious teamwork in battle.’

Shiny Kangaskhan was introduced in September 2019, and Mega Kangaskhan also became available, though it may not be the most exciting addition.

Good luck battling Mega Kangaskhan in Pokémon Go!