Taken over from Aeno
Overview
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Kangaskhan has a notable niche as a dual priority revenge killer with access to Fake Out and Sucker Punch, allowing it to come in on weakened opponents and finish them off with a one-two hit combo. With good overall bulk, Kangaskhan can take multiple hits if invested. Silk Scarf-boosted STAB Double-Edge allows Kangaskhan to 2HKO a lot of the tier, and Scrappy allows Kangaskhan to hit Ghost-type Pokemon trying to switch in on a Normal- or Fighting-type move and grants Kangaskhan unresisted neutral coverage. However, its lack of reliable recovery means that residual damage racks up fast on Kangaskhan between Double-Edge recoil and entry hazards. Kangaskhan also has trouble muscling past physical walls that resist Normal-type attacks.
Physical Attacker
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name : Physical Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge / Return
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Earthquake / Drain Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly
Moves
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Fake Out gives Kangaskhan a good priority attack that flinches the opposing Pokemon on the first turn, letting Kangaskhan easily finish off weakened opponents. Double-Edge is a powerful STAB move that puts big dents into teams. Return is a slightly weaker STAB move to be used in the place of Double-Edge should you wish not to take recoil damage. Sucker Punch gives Kangaskhan nice dual priority in combination with Fake Out. Earthquake gives Kangaskhan good coverage, hitting Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon hard. Drain Punch also gives Kangaskhan good coverage on these Pokemon, while regaining HP at the same time; however, Drain Punch is rather weak compared to Earthquake.
Set Details
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Silk Scarf boosts Normal-type moves while not sacrificing HP, while Leftovers can be used for increased longevity; alternatively, Life Orb can be used, boosting all of Kangaskhan's attacks but decreasing its longevity. An Adamant nature gives Kangaskhan an Attack boost. Alternatively, a Jolly nature can be used to increase Kangaskhan's Speed; however, the difference in power is noticeable. Scrappy lets Kangaskhan hit Ghost-type Pokemon with its STAB moves. A standard offensive spread of maximum Attack and Speed lets Kangaskhan hit hard and outspeed other Pokemon; alternatively, a spread of 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe and an Adamant nature can give Kangaskhan increased bulk while still allowing it to hit hard. Notably, 96 Speed EVs enable Kangaskhan to outspeed fully invested base 70, positive-natured base 60, and uninvested base 100 Speed Pokemon.
Usage Tips
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Kangaskhan is a fantastic revenge killer, so you should bring it in on a weakened enemy and use its priority moves to finish the opponent off. Some opponents will predict the obvious Fake Out and switch out right away: try to predict the switch and go for Double-Edge instead to get more damage on the switch-in and possibly 2HKO it. Watch out for Ghost-types with Will-O-Wisp, as they will use it when predicting Sucker Punch. Instead, either switch out, or go for Double-Edge. Kangaskhan can be used as a mid-game cleaner against slower teams, coming in and KOing weakened and slower Pokemon. It is best to soften up its checks and counters early in the game before attempting to clean. Against faster teams Kangaskhan should try denting opposing Pokemon mid-game with Double-Edge.
Team Options
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Pokemon that resist Fighting-type moves, such as Granbull and Vileplume, make good teammates for Kangaskhan, as they can switch into opposing Fighting-type Pokemon and take a relatively small amount of damage. Entry hazard setters such as Crustle and Garbodor punish switching and help Kangaskhan get more 2HKOs with Double-Edge. Spinblockers help prevent the removal of aforementioned entry hazards and can also help deter the opponent from using Fighting-type moves. Healing Wish support from Mesprit allows Kangaskhan to recover back to full from the recoil damage of Double-Edge, allowing it to punch holes in the opposing team multiple times. Wallbreakers similar to Kangaskhan, such as Choice Band Sawk and Zangoose, can help wear down similar walls and open up holes sooner, allowing Kangaskhan to clean up or another team member to sweep.
Assault Vest
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name: Assault Vest
move 1: Return
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Power-Up Punch / Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Assault Vest
evs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Return is Kangaskhan's primary STAB move. Drain Punch allows Kangaskhan to recover health and hit Steel- and Rock-types. After a boost, Drain Punch recovers a good amount of health. Earthquake can be used over Drain Punch for more power; however, the recovery is usually more beneficial on this set. Power-Up Punch is used to increase Kangaskhan's Attack by one stage, which is useful for sweeping late-game. Sucker Punch provides Kangaskhan with a form of priority. Fake Out can be used over Power-Up Punch for dual priority.
Set Details
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160 HP EVs let Kangaskhan live an Eruption from Choice Specs Typhlosion and have a chance to live two of its Fire Blasts, while being able to survive two Fire Blasts from Life Orb Pyroar. 252 Attack EVs maximize damage output, while 96 Speed EVs allow Kangaskhan to outspeed max Speed base 70 Pokemon. Scrappy is used to allow Kangaskhan to hit Ghost-types with all of its moves, and Assault Vest increases Kangaskhan's Special Defense. Alternatively, a maximum Speed and Attack spread can be used to still pivot into special attackers while being able to check Sawk and other fast offensive Pokemon.
Usage Tips
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Assault Vest Kangaskhan can be used as an offensive pivot against special attackers; however, be wary of switching in multiple times, as Kangaskhan can be worn down fairly quickly and Drain Punch doesn't recover much HP without a boost. Kangaskhan can be used late-game to sweep, when its checks and counters are worn down enough: use Power-Up Punch on the switch and proceed to click Return, Drain Punch, or Sucker Punch accordingly. Be careful of Sucker Punch mind games against faster threats that like to carry Substitute, Trick, or Will-O-Wisp, as these moves can put a stop to Kangaskhan's sweep. If running Fake Out over Power-Up Punch, be aware that Fake Out is relatively weak on this set due to the lack of a boosting item.
Team Options
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Kangaskhan appreciates entry hazard support, which helps to wear down its checks and counters more quickly; Sticky Web is especially helpful, as it allows Kangaskhan to outspeed more threats. Pokemon such as Crustle and Garbodor are good for general hazard setup, while Kricketune is a good setter of Sticky Web. Spinblockers such as Rotom and Mismagius are also recommended when using entry hazards to prevent them from being removed; if using Sticky Web, a Pokemon such as Pawniard can be used to deter Defog users with Defiant. Clerics such as Granbull and Vileplume can cure Kangaskhan of burns or paralysis, while also being able to switch in to tank Fighting-type moves. Wallbreakers similar to Kangaskhan, such as Choice Band Sawk and Zangoose, are good teammates because they can help wear down similar walls and assist Kangaskhan in setting up a late-game sweep.
Other Options
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Aqua Tail is a great alternative coverage move on Kangaskhan, as it can be used to lure in Rhydon, a common check, and 2HKO it. Fire Punch can be used to specifically hit Ferroseed; however, the coverage it provides is not too great, and there are other ways of dealing with Ferroseed. Hammer Arm can be used over Drain Punch as a more powerful Fighting-type move; however, it drops Kangaskhan's Speed and does not offer any recovery. Wish can be used on offensive Kangaskhan as a way to regain HP, though this requires your team to be able to deal with Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon that could hard wall Kangaskhan otherwise. Circle Throw can be used on a bulkier Kangaskhan set in conjunction with entry hazards as a way to quickly wear down opposing teams. A Substitute and Focus Punch set can be used to hit opposing Pokemon really hard. Facade can be used as Kangaskhan's STAB move if you are worried about getting statused.
Checks & Counters
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**Garbodor**: Garbodor is a decent check to Kangaskhan, as Kangaskhan takes a lot of passive damage between Double-Edge recoil, Rocky Helmet, and, if KOing Garbodor with Double-Edge, Aftermath damage. Garbodor can also switch in on Fake Out, taking minimal damage from it and inflicting Rocky Helmet damage. Finally, the opponent can switch out and scout to see if Kangaskhan is running Earthquake or Drain Punch. If Drain Punch is being used, then Garbodor will force Kangakshan to use Double-Edge and damage it with Rocky Helmet and Aftermath.
**Status**: All status cripples Kangaskhan; Will-O-Wisp reduces Kangaskhan's Attack and is commonly carried by physical walls, Thunder Wave reduces Kangaskhan's Speed and makes it easier to revenge kill, and Toxic damage racks up fast with Double-Edge recoil.
**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Gourgeist-S and Weezing can take multiple hits from Kangaskhan and proceed to hit it with a status move such as Will-O-Wisp, recover off damage, or use utility moves such as Toxic Spikes and Leech Seed.
**Bulky Steel- and Rock-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Steelix and Metang and bulky Rock-types such as Regirock and Rhydon take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB moves and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch. Regirock also can cripple Kangaskhan with Thunder Wave.
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed gets a special mention as Iron Barbs and Leech Seed cause a lot of residual damage to Kangaskhan, and Earthquake and Drain Punch deal pitiful damage to Ferroseed. Ferroseed can also set up Spikes, while wearing Kangaskhan down and staying at good health by racking up extra Leech Seed recovery with Protect.
**Fighting-types**: Pokemon such as Poliwrath or Gurdurr can live any hit Kangaskhan can throw at them and retaliate with a STAB move; however, they can't directly switch into a hit from Kangaskhan as they risk getting 2HKOed with entry hazards up.
Overview
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Kangaskhan has a notable niche as a dual priority revenge killer with access to Fake Out and Sucker Punch, allowing it to come in on weakened opponents and finish them off with a one-two hit combo. With good overall bulk, Kangaskhan can take multiple hits if invested. Silk Scarf-boosted STAB Double-Edge allows Kangaskhan to 2HKO a lot of the tier, and Scrappy allows Kangaskhan to hit Ghost-type Pokemon trying to switch in on a Normal- or Fighting-type move and grants Kangaskhan unresisted neutral coverage. However, its lack of reliable recovery means that residual damage racks up fast on Kangaskhan between Double-Edge recoil and entry hazards. Kangaskhan also has trouble muscling past physical walls that resist Normal-type attacks.
Physical Attacker
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name : Physical Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge / Return
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Earthquake / Drain Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly
Moves
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Fake Out gives Kangaskhan a good priority attack that flinches the opposing Pokemon on the first turn, letting Kangaskhan easily finish off weakened opponents. Double-Edge is a powerful STAB move that puts big dents into teams. Return is a slightly weaker STAB move to be used in the place of Double-Edge should you wish not to take recoil damage. Sucker Punch gives Kangaskhan nice dual priority in combination with Fake Out. Earthquake gives Kangaskhan good coverage, hitting Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon hard. Drain Punch also gives Kangaskhan good coverage on these Pokemon, while regaining HP at the same time; however, Drain Punch is rather weak compared to Earthquake.
Set Details
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Silk Scarf boosts Normal-type moves while not sacrificing HP, while Leftovers can be used for increased longevity; alternatively, Life Orb can be used, boosting all of Kangaskhan's attacks but decreasing its longevity. An Adamant nature gives Kangaskhan an Attack boost. Alternatively, a Jolly nature can be used to increase Kangaskhan's Speed; however, the difference in power is noticeable. Scrappy lets Kangaskhan hit Ghost-type Pokemon with its STAB moves. A standard offensive spread of maximum Attack and Speed lets Kangaskhan hit hard and outspeed other Pokemon; alternatively, a spread of 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe and an Adamant nature can give Kangaskhan increased bulk while still allowing it to hit hard. Notably, 96 Speed EVs enable Kangaskhan to outspeed fully invested base 70, positive-natured base 60, and uninvested base 100 Speed Pokemon.
Usage Tips
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Kangaskhan is a fantastic revenge killer, so you should bring it in on a weakened enemy and use its priority moves to finish the opponent off. Some opponents will predict the obvious Fake Out and switch out right away: try to predict the switch and go for Double-Edge instead to get more damage on the switch-in and possibly 2HKO it. Watch out for Ghost-types with Will-O-Wisp, as they will use it when predicting Sucker Punch. Instead, either switch out, or go for Double-Edge. Kangaskhan can be used as a mid-game cleaner against slower teams, coming in and KOing weakened and slower Pokemon. It is best to soften up its checks and counters early in the game before attempting to clean. Against faster teams Kangaskhan should try denting opposing Pokemon mid-game with Double-Edge.
Team Options
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Pokemon that resist Fighting-type moves, such as Granbull and Vileplume, make good teammates for Kangaskhan, as they can switch into opposing Fighting-type Pokemon and take a relatively small amount of damage. Entry hazard setters such as Crustle and Garbodor punish switching and help Kangaskhan get more 2HKOs with Double-Edge. Spinblockers help prevent the removal of aforementioned entry hazards and can also help deter the opponent from using Fighting-type moves. Healing Wish support from Mesprit allows Kangaskhan to recover back to full from the recoil damage of Double-Edge, allowing it to punch holes in the opposing team multiple times. Wallbreakers similar to Kangaskhan, such as Choice Band Sawk and Zangoose, can help wear down similar walls and open up holes sooner, allowing Kangaskhan to clean up or another team member to sweep.
Assault Vest
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name: Assault Vest
move 1: Return
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Power-Up Punch / Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Assault Vest
evs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Return is Kangaskhan's primary STAB move. Drain Punch allows Kangaskhan to recover health and hit Steel- and Rock-types. After a boost, Drain Punch recovers a good amount of health. Earthquake can be used over Drain Punch for more power; however, the recovery is usually more beneficial on this set. Power-Up Punch is used to increase Kangaskhan's Attack by one stage, which is useful for sweeping late-game. Sucker Punch provides Kangaskhan with a form of priority. Fake Out can be used over Power-Up Punch for dual priority.
Set Details
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160 HP EVs let Kangaskhan live an Eruption from Choice Specs Typhlosion and have a chance to live two of its Fire Blasts, while being able to survive two Fire Blasts from Life Orb Pyroar. 252 Attack EVs maximize damage output, while 96 Speed EVs allow Kangaskhan to outspeed max Speed base 70 Pokemon. Scrappy is used to allow Kangaskhan to hit Ghost-types with all of its moves, and Assault Vest increases Kangaskhan's Special Defense. Alternatively, a maximum Speed and Attack spread can be used to still pivot into special attackers while being able to check Sawk and other fast offensive Pokemon.
Usage Tips
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Assault Vest Kangaskhan can be used as an offensive pivot against special attackers; however, be wary of switching in multiple times, as Kangaskhan can be worn down fairly quickly and Drain Punch doesn't recover much HP without a boost. Kangaskhan can be used late-game to sweep, when its checks and counters are worn down enough: use Power-Up Punch on the switch and proceed to click Return, Drain Punch, or Sucker Punch accordingly. Be careful of Sucker Punch mind games against faster threats that like to carry Substitute, Trick, or Will-O-Wisp, as these moves can put a stop to Kangaskhan's sweep. If running Fake Out over Power-Up Punch, be aware that Fake Out is relatively weak on this set due to the lack of a boosting item.
Team Options
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Kangaskhan appreciates entry hazard support, which helps to wear down its checks and counters more quickly; Sticky Web is especially helpful, as it allows Kangaskhan to outspeed more threats. Pokemon such as Crustle and Garbodor are good for general hazard setup, while Kricketune is a good setter of Sticky Web. Spinblockers such as Rotom and Mismagius are also recommended when using entry hazards to prevent them from being removed; if using Sticky Web, a Pokemon such as Pawniard can be used to deter Defog users with Defiant. Clerics such as Granbull and Vileplume can cure Kangaskhan of burns or paralysis, while also being able to switch in to tank Fighting-type moves. Wallbreakers similar to Kangaskhan, such as Choice Band Sawk and Zangoose, are good teammates because they can help wear down similar walls and assist Kangaskhan in setting up a late-game sweep.
Other Options
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Aqua Tail is a great alternative coverage move on Kangaskhan, as it can be used to lure in Rhydon, a common check, and 2HKO it. Fire Punch can be used to specifically hit Ferroseed; however, the coverage it provides is not too great, and there are other ways of dealing with Ferroseed. Hammer Arm can be used over Drain Punch as a more powerful Fighting-type move; however, it drops Kangaskhan's Speed and does not offer any recovery. Wish can be used on offensive Kangaskhan as a way to regain HP, though this requires your team to be able to deal with Rock- and Steel-type Pokemon that could hard wall Kangaskhan otherwise. Circle Throw can be used on a bulkier Kangaskhan set in conjunction with entry hazards as a way to quickly wear down opposing teams. A Substitute and Focus Punch set can be used to hit opposing Pokemon really hard. Facade can be used as Kangaskhan's STAB move if you are worried about getting statused.
Checks & Counters
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**Garbodor**: Garbodor is a decent check to Kangaskhan, as Kangaskhan takes a lot of passive damage between Double-Edge recoil, Rocky Helmet, and, if KOing Garbodor with Double-Edge, Aftermath damage. Garbodor can also switch in on Fake Out, taking minimal damage from it and inflicting Rocky Helmet damage. Finally, the opponent can switch out and scout to see if Kangaskhan is running Earthquake or Drain Punch. If Drain Punch is being used, then Garbodor will force Kangakshan to use Double-Edge and damage it with Rocky Helmet and Aftermath.
**Status**: All status cripples Kangaskhan; Will-O-Wisp reduces Kangaskhan's Attack and is commonly carried by physical walls, Thunder Wave reduces Kangaskhan's Speed and makes it easier to revenge kill, and Toxic damage racks up fast with Double-Edge recoil.
**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Gourgeist-S and Weezing can take multiple hits from Kangaskhan and proceed to hit it with a status move such as Will-O-Wisp, recover off damage, or use utility moves such as Toxic Spikes and Leech Seed.
**Bulky Steel- and Rock-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Steelix and Metang and bulky Rock-types such as Regirock and Rhydon take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB moves and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch. Regirock also can cripple Kangaskhan with Thunder Wave.
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed gets a special mention as Iron Barbs and Leech Seed cause a lot of residual damage to Kangaskhan, and Earthquake and Drain Punch deal pitiful damage to Ferroseed. Ferroseed can also set up Spikes, while wearing Kangaskhan down and staying at good health by racking up extra Leech Seed recovery with Protect.
**Fighting-types**: Pokemon such as Poliwrath or Gurdurr can live any hit Kangaskhan can throw at them and retaliate with a STAB move; however, they can't directly switch into a hit from Kangaskhan as they risk getting 2HKOed with entry hazards up.
Overview
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Physical Attacker
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name : Physical Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge / Return
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Earthquake / Drain Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Assault Vest
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name: Assault Vest
move 1: Return
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Power-Up Punch / Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Assault Vest
evs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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Set Details
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Team Options
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Other Options
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Checks & Counters
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**Garbodor**: Garbodor is a decent check to Kangaskhan, as Kangaskhan takes a lot from recoil damage between Double-Edge recoil, Rocky Helmet, and if KOing Garbador with Double-Edge, Aftermath damage. Garbodor can also switch into Fake Out take minimal damage from it and give a bunch of recoil damage from Rocky Helmet, it can the switch out and scout to see if Kangaskhan is running Earthquake or if Drain Punch is being used then Garbodor will take Kangaskhan down with recoil.
**Status**: All status cripples Kangaskhan, Will-o-Wisp reduces Kangaskhan's attack commonly carried by physical walls, Thunder Wave reduces speed and makes it easier to revenge kill, and Toxic damage racks up fast with Double-Edge recoil.
**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Gourgeist or Weezing can take multiple hits from Kangaskhan and can hit it with a status such as Will-O-Wisp, recover off damage, or set up stuff such as Toxic Spikes and Leech Seed.
**Bulky Steel- and Rock-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Steelix and Metang take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch. Bulky Rock-types such as Regirock or Rhydon take take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch, Regirock also can cripple Kangaskhan with a Thunder Wave.
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed gets a special mention as Iron Barbs causes a lot of damage to Kangaskhan along with Leech Seed, Earthquake is neutral and Drain Punch does pitiful damage to it, Ferroseed can also set up Spikes while wearing down Kangaskhan and staying at good health with extra recovery from Protect.
**Fighting-Types**: Pokemon such as Poliwrath or Gurdurr. Poliwrath and Gurdurr can live any hit Kangaskhan can throw at it and threaten back with a STAB move; however, they can not directly switch in on a hit from Kangaskhan as they risk getting 2HKOd with entry hazards.
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- Dual priority in Fake Out and Sucker Punch, allows Kangaskhan to be a good revenge killer
- Good overall Bulk allows Kangaskhan to take multiple hits if invested in bulk
- Silk Scarf + STAB + Double Edge hits a lot of the tier for a 2HKO
- Scrappy for unresisted neutral coverage
- Unreliable recovery
Drain Punch is weak, damage wracks up fast between Double-Edge recoil and Hazards - Has trouble getting past physical walls that resist Normal-type attacks
Physical Attacker
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name : Physical Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge / Return
move 3: Sucker Punch
move 4: Earthquake / Drain Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Silk Scarf / Leftovers
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
nature: Adamant / Jolly
Moves
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- Fake Out gives Kangaskhan a good priority attack that flinches the opposing Pokemon on the first turn
- Double-Edge is a powerful STAB that sacrifices HP for damage
- Return is a good STAB move to be used for a bit less power, alternatively Frustration can be used in case of an opposing Ditto
- Sucker Punch is a priority move that only hits when the opponent attacks
- Earthquake gives Kangaskhan good coverage, hitting Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon
- Drain Punch gives Kangaskhan good coverage, hitting Steel- and Rock-type Pokemon while regaining HP at the same time, however Drain Punch is pretty weak
Set Details
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- Silk Scarf boost Normal-type moves while not sacrificing health like Life Orb
- Leftovers for increased longevity
- Life Orb gives boosts to all of Kangaskhan's attacks, but decreases longevity
- Adamant nature gives Kangaskhan an attack boost
- Jolly nature increases Kangaskhan's speed
- Scrappy lets Kangaskhan hit Ghost-Type Pokemon
- 252 Attack and 252 Speed let Kangaskhan hit hard and outspeed other Pokemon
- Alternatively a spread of 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe and an Adamant nature can give Kangaskhan increased bulk while still hitting hard, and 96 speed to outspeed fully invested base 70 speed Pokemon, base 60 + speed nature and uninvested base 100 speed Pokemon
Usage Tips
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- Kangaskhan is a fantastic revenge killer, bring it in on a weakened enemy and use its double priority to finish it off, first by hitting Fake Out then by hitting Sucker Punch
- Fake Out is an obvious first move to go for when using Kangaskhan, some people will predict that and switch out right away, try to predict the switch and instead of going for Fake Out go for Double-Edge to get more damage on the switch-in and a possible 2HKO
- Watch out for Ghost-types with Will-o-Wisp as they will use it predicting your Sucker Punch, instead either switch out, or go for Double-Edge, however if you know the opponent doesnt carry Will-o-Wisp go for Sucker Punch against their Ghost-type
- Kangaskhan can be used as a mid game cleaner against slower teams, coming in and KOing weakened and slower Pokemon, its best to soften up its checks / counters early before attempting to clean. Against faster teams Kangaskhan should try and dent opposing teams mid game.
Team Options
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- Fighting resists such as Granbull and Vileplume make good teammates for Kangaskhan
- Entry hazard Pokemon such as Crustle and Garbador limit switching and help Kangaskhan get more 2HKOs with Double-Edge, having spin blockers helps to prevent the removal of afore mentioned entry hazards and can also help fighting spam.
- Healing Wish support from Mesprit is nice because it allows Kangaskhan to recover back to full from recoil damage of Double-Edge.
- Similar wall-breakers such as Choice Banded Sawk or Zangoose are good because they can help wear down similar walls.
Assault Vest
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name: Assault Vest
move 1: Return
move 2: Drain Punch
move 3: Power-Up Punch / Fake Out
move 4: Sucker Punch
ability: Scrappy
item: Assault Vest
evs: 160 HP / 252 Atk / 96 Spe
nature: Adamant
Moves
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- Return is a good STAB, alternatively Frustration can be used in case of an opposing Ditto
- Drain Punch allows Kangaskhan to recover health and hit Steel- and Rock-types
- Earthquake can be used over Drain Punch for more power, however the recovery is usually more beneficial on this set
- Power-Up Punch is used to increase Kangaskhan's attack by one stage, is useful for sweeping late game
- Fake Out can be used over Power-Up Punch for Dual Priority
- Sucker Punch is used as a form of priority
Set Details
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- 160 HP lets Kangaskhan live an Eruption from full health and have a chance to live to Fire Blasts from Typhlosion while being able to survive two Fire Blasts from Life OrbPyroar, 252 Attack to maximize damage output while 96 is to outspeed max base 70s
- Scrappy is used to hit Ghost-types
- Assault Vest increases Kangaskhan's Special Defense
- Alternatively a Max Speed Max Attack spread can be used to still pivot into special attackers while being able to check Sawk
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- If running Fake Out over Power-up Punch that Kangaskhan can be used as revenge killer with dual priority.
- Assault Vest Kangaskhan can be used as an offensive pivot, however be wary of switching in multiple times as Kangaskhan can be worn down fairly quickly
- Kangaskhan can be used late game to get a late game sweep, when Kangaskhan's checks / counters are worn down enough Power-Up Punch once on the switch and proceed to click Return, Drain Punch, or Sucker Punch accordingly, be careful of Sucker Punch mind games against faster threats that like to carry Substitute, Trick, or Will-o-Wisp as these moves can put a stop to Kangaskhan's sweep
Team Options
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- Kangaskhan appreciates entry hazard support, especially Sticky Web, as hazards wear down checks and counters quicker and Sticky Web allows Kangaskhan to outspeed more threats. Pokemon such as Crustle and Garbador are good Pokemon for general hazards and Kricketune is a good setter of Sticky Web. Spin Blockers are also suggested when using entry hazards to prevent the removal of them.
- Clerics such as Granbull or Vileplume are good partners as they can heal off burns or paralysis and they also resist Fighting-types
- Similar wall-breakers such as Choice Banded Sawk or Zangoose are good because they can help wear down similar walls and help Kangaskhan setup a late game sweep.
Other Options
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- Aqua Tail
- Fire Punch
- Hammer Arm
- Wish
- Circle Throw
- Sub Punch set
- Facade
Checks & Counters
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**Garbodor**: Garbodor is a decent check to Kangaskhan, as Kangaskhan takes a lot from recoil damage between Double-Edge recoil, Rocky Helmet, and if KOing Garbador with Double-Edge, Aftermath damage. Garbodor can also switch into Fake Out take minimal damage from it and give a bunch of recoil damage from Rocky Helmet, it can the switch out and scout to see if Kangaskhan is running Earthquake or if Drain Punch is being used then Garbodor will take Kangaskhan down with recoil.
**Status**: All status cripples Kangaskhan, Will-o-Wisp reduces Kangaskhan's attack commonly carried by physical walls, Thunder Wave reduces speed and makes it easier to revenge kill, and Toxic damage racks up fast with Double-Edge recoil.
**Physical Walls**: Physical walls such as Gourgeist or Weezing can take multiple hits from Kangaskhan and can hit it with a status such as Will-O-Wisp, recover off damage, or set up stuff such as Toxic Spikes and Leech Seed.
**Bulky Steel- and Rock-types**: Bulky Steel-type Pokemon such as Steelix and Metang take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch. Bulky Rock-types such as Regirock or Rhydon take take minimal damage from Kangaskhan's STAB and can survive multiple hits from either Earthquake or Drain Punch, Regirock also can cripple Kangaskhan with a Thunder Wave.
**Ferroseed**: Ferroseed gets a special mention as Iron Barbs causes a lot of damage to Kangaskhan along with Leech Seed, Earthquake is neutral and Drain Punch does pitiful damage to it, Ferroseed can also set up Spikes while wearing down Kangaskhan and staying at good health with extra recovery from Protect.
**Fighting-Types**: Pokemon such as Poliwrath or Gurdurr. Poliwrath and Gurdurr can live any hit Kangaskhan can throw at it and threaten back with a STAB move; however, they can not directly switch in on a hit from Kangaskhan as they risk getting 2HKOd with entry hazards.
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