[OVERVIEW]
Once the biggest threat of Battle Spot Singles last generation, Mega Kangaskhan has seen quite a downgrade due to Parental Bond only having a 25% damage bonus. Don't be fooled though, it's still a powerful sweeper that's bulky, has a good movepool, and has a good amount of power once it boosts its Attack. However, its easier to wall than last gen, and Mega Kangaskhan still has serious problems with Double-Edge, Rocky Helmet, Rough Skin, and Iron Barbs chipping away at its health.
Below is a sample set. This set is likely to be the standard, but it will be expanded upon and updated as the metagame progresses.
[SET]
name: Sweeper
move 1: Power-Up Punch
move 2: Double-Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Sucker Punch / Rock Slide
item: Kangaskhanite
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Parental Bond lets Power-Up Punch give Mega Kangaskhan two Attack boosts, acting much like an attacking Swords Dance.
* Double-Edge is Mega Kangaskhan's most powerful STAB. While the recoil hurts, the extra power is needed to sweep and break through walls.
* Earthquake hits Steel-types such as Aegislash hard, while avoiding contact.
* Sucker Punch gives Mega Kangaskhan priority for picking off threats, but Rock Slide is another move that doesn't make contact, and can also flinch foes.
* Consider leaving Mega Kangaskhan for late game, since the massive amount of recoil it takes can lead to it getting KOed fast early in the game.
* Pack in wall breakers, especially for Pokemon that commonly carry Rocky Helmet such as Cresselia, Celesteela, Ferrothorn, and Slowbro.
* Consider a way to heal Mega Kangaskhan, such as Lunar Dance, Healing Wish, Z-Memento, or Z-Parting Shot, since this will allow you to use Mega Kangaskhan more comfortably early in the game.
Once the biggest threat of Battle Spot Singles last generation, Mega Kangaskhan has seen quite a downgrade due to Parental Bond only having a 25% damage bonus. Don't be fooled though, it's still a powerful sweeper that's bulky, has a good movepool, and has a good amount of power once it boosts its Attack. However, its easier to wall than last gen, and Mega Kangaskhan still has serious problems with Double-Edge, Rocky Helmet, Rough Skin, and Iron Barbs chipping away at its health.
Below is a sample set. This set is likely to be the standard, but it will be expanded upon and updated as the metagame progresses.
[SET]
name: Sweeper
move 1: Power-Up Punch
move 2: Double-Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Sucker Punch / Rock Slide
item: Kangaskhanite
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Parental Bond lets Power-Up Punch give Mega Kangaskhan two Attack boosts, acting much like an attacking Swords Dance.
* Double-Edge is Mega Kangaskhan's most powerful STAB. While the recoil hurts, the extra power is needed to sweep and break through walls.
* Earthquake hits Steel-types such as Aegislash hard, while avoiding contact.
* Sucker Punch gives Mega Kangaskhan priority for picking off threats, but Rock Slide is another move that doesn't make contact, and can also flinch foes.
* Consider leaving Mega Kangaskhan for late game, since the massive amount of recoil it takes can lead to it getting KOed fast early in the game.
* Pack in wall breakers, especially for Pokemon that commonly carry Rocky Helmet such as Cresselia, Celesteela, Ferrothorn, and Slowbro.
* Consider a way to heal Mega Kangaskhan, such as Lunar Dance, Healing Wish, Z-Memento, or Z-Parting Shot, since this will allow you to use Mega Kangaskhan more comfortably early in the game.
