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[OVERVIEW]
Kangaskhan is a solid pick in PU due to its passable Attack and Speed alongside Fake Out, which allows it to act as a decent revenge killer. These traits are aided by naturally good bulk that lets it to take a couple of hits if it must switch in. Due to these traits, Kangaskhan acts as a decent blanket check against offense with the ability to pressure most setup sweepers with dual priority and chip faster foes while also being bulky enough to switch in a few times throughout a match. Additionally, Scrappy allows it to threaten offensive Ghost-types such as Haunter or Oricorio-G with Fake Out while denting defensive ones such as Sableye and Gourgeist-XL with Double-Edge. However, lack of recovery alongside Double-Edge recoil wears down Kanghaskan quickly and it struggles against bulky Normal-resistant Pokemon like Regirock and Carracosta.
[SET]
name: All-out Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Fake Out deals decent priority damage while making the for flinch, making it proficient at chipping frail and fast targets such as Primeape, Oricorio-G, and Zangoose. Double-Edge hits for heavy damage and is preferred over Return for the higher damage output despite the recoil, giving Kangaskhan a good chance to KO Skuntank after Stealth Rock damage alongside other benchmarks. Earthquake hits Normal-resistant Pokemon such as Carracosta and Regirock for heavy damage. Lastly, Sucker Punch further improves Kangaskhan's offense matchup, securing the KO on some setup sweepers that are not KOed by Fake Out alone, such as Alolan Raichu.
Set Details
========
Adamant is the preferred nature to maximize damage output, and the Speed drop is mostly unimportant when using priority attacks. Jolly can be run to outspeed Pokemon such as Mesprit and other positive nature base 80 Speed Pokemon while also beating out or tying with other Kangaskhan. It also allows Kangaskhan to outspeed standard Magmortar and KO it with Fake Out + Earthquake. Maximum Attack is ran to ensure Kangaskhan hits as hard as possible to ensure that offensive threats are KOed by Kangaskhan's priority. Maximum Speed is opted over additional bulk to still pose as a threat to offense after the Fake Out while still having enough bulk to take a few neutral hits. Silk Scarf is run over items such as Life Orb and Leftovers for the damage boost on Fake Out and Double-Edge while avoiding the recoil of Life Orb, allowing Kangaskhan to switch in and fire off Fake Out more often throughout the match. Lastly, Scrappy is the ability of choice, as it gives Kangaskhan's STAB moves the ability to hit Ghost-type targets such as Oricorio-G and Spiritomb.
Usage Tips
========
Kangaskhan's main goal early in the match is to wear down the opponent's Pokemon with Fake Out (or Earthquake on a predicted switch), after which it should be kept in reserve to keep the opponent's sweepers from setting up freely lest they be revenge killed by the Fake Out + Sucker Punch combination. Kangaskhan should be brought in after a teammate is KOed to revenge kill frail offensive threats such as Absol or Lilligant with dual priority. Note, however, that these Pokemon often need to have some form prior damage on them to ensure a KO, especially Lilligant and Jynx, as they can use a sleep-inducing move after the initial Fake Out to easily avoid the Sucker Punch while shutting down Kangaskhan. Additionally, Kangaskhan can be brought in on predicted switches or via slow U-turn from teammates such as Mespirit. However, avoid switching it into stronger attacks, as Kangaskhan should be at a decent HP for the later parts of a match to successfully revenge kill and possibly take a hit if need be. On another note, Normal-type moves shouldn't be spammed if the opponent has anything Normal-resistant, as this can grant them a safe switch in.
Team Options
========
Kangaskhan acts a a decent catch-all check against offense, so it fits well on more offensively inclined teams that need a reliable revenge killer. This role as an anti-offense Pokemon doesn't mandate any direct support, but Pokemon that can remove Normal-resistant threats such as Gurdurr and Magmortar allow Kangaskhan to more easily chip the foe with its Normal STAB moves. Additionally, Healing Wish support from Pokemon such as Mesprit allows Kangaskhan greater leeway when switching in early game. Fighting checks such as Mespirit and Musharna help alleviate Kangaskhan's weakness to bulky Fighting-types like Gurdurr or Throh. Mesprit also helps Kangaskhan by bringing it in through slow U-turns and setting up Stealth Rock. Weezing can take advantage of the Fighting-types that Kangaskhan baits in by switching into them and then setting up Toxic Spikes for further pressure. Toxic Spikes in general are greatly appreciated by Kangaskhan, as they wear down Kangaskhan's checks while also keeping opposing targets from switching out freely. Heal Bell from Pokemon such as Miltank and Granbull can heal Kangaskhan of crippling burns from opposing Scald and Will-O-Wisp users. Finally, hazard setters such as Ferroseed and Roselia aid Kangaskhan in wearing down its checks and counters over the course of the match.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A physically bulky set with Rest, Whirlpool, Toxic, and Seismic Toss alongside Early Bird can be used to lure in and eliminate the bulky Pokemon that Kangaskhan's standard set tends to bring in. Rest in conjunction with Early Bird acts as powerful recovery option that also heals status, while Whirlpool traps the target and whittles down their HP alongside Toxic. This, alongside a few Seismic Tosses, will usually KO the target if they lack recovery, and it will nonetheless cripple them if they do have a recovery option. Toxic is an alternative to Sucker Punch to pressure bulkier Pokemon such as Gourgeist-XL and Miltank at the cost of a weaker presence against offense. Assault Vest can be run to exchange power for greater special bulk and more opportunities to switch in. A set with Focus Punch and Substitute is an option to punish Ferroseed and other Normal-resistant Pokemon. Power-Up Punch can be ran to give Kangaskhan more offensive presence against balance and stall; Facade will be run in this case to capitalize on status from switch-ins such Weezing, Gastrodon, and Sableye, giving Kangaskhan even greater offensive presence. Normalium Z can be ran in place of Silk Scarf for a one-time nuke at the cost of general power. Lastly, Circle Throw can be ran on bulkier spreads to give Kangaskhan a consistent phazing move that nothing is immune to.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Normal-resistant Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Carracosta, Regirock, and Ferroseed can easily switch into Kangaskhan's Fake Out and proceed to cripple it or set up entry hazards. Ferroseed is especially a problem, as it takes neutral damage from Earthquake and chips Kangaskhan back with Iron Barbs and Leech Seed while setting up hazards.
**Fighting-types**: Physically bulky Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Throh can take a hit from Kangaskhan and proceed to KO it or set up a Bulk Up. It should be noted, however, that Throh cannot switch into a Double-Edge without being 2HKOed. Other Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Primeape, Passimian, and Poliwrath don't enjoy taking a Fake Out but nonetheless can still force out Kangaskhan with their Fighting STAB moves.
**Physically Bulky Pokemon**: Physically bulky Pokemon such as Weezing, Gastrodon, Musharna, Gourgeist-XL, and Palossand can switch into basically any of Kangaskhan's attacks and proceed to force it out with the threat of status or just generally deal heavy damage to it.
[OVERVIEW]
Kangaskhan is a solid pick in PU due to its passable Attack and Speed alongside Fake Out, which allows it to act as a decent revenge killer. These traits are aided by naturally good bulk that lets it to take a couple of hits if it must switch in. Due to these traits, Kangaskhan acts as a decent blanket check against offense with the ability to pressure most setup sweepers with dual priority and chip faster foes while also being bulky enough to switch in a few times throughout a match. Additionally, Scrappy allows it to threaten offensive Ghost-types such as Haunter or Oricorio-G with Fake Out while denting defensive ones such as Sableye and Gourgeist-XL with Double-Edge. However, lack of recovery alongside Double-Edge recoil wears down Kanghaskan quickly and it struggles against bulky Normal-resistant Pokemon like Regirock and Carracosta.
[SET]
name: All-out Attacker
move 1: Fake Out
move 2: Double-Edge
move 3: Earthquake
move 4: Sucker Punch
item: Silk Scarf
ability: Scrappy
nature: Adamant / Jolly
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Fake Out deals decent priority damage while making the for flinch, making it proficient at chipping frail and fast targets such as Primeape, Oricorio-G, and Zangoose. Double-Edge hits for heavy damage and is preferred over Return for the higher damage output despite the recoil, giving Kangaskhan a good chance to KO Skuntank after Stealth Rock damage alongside other benchmarks. Earthquake hits Normal-resistant Pokemon such as Carracosta and Regirock for heavy damage. Lastly, Sucker Punch further improves Kangaskhan's offense matchup, securing the KO on some setup sweepers that are not KOed by Fake Out alone, such as Alolan Raichu.
Set Details
========
Adamant is the preferred nature to maximize damage output, and the Speed drop is mostly unimportant when using priority attacks. Jolly can be run to outspeed Pokemon such as Mesprit and other positive nature base 80 Speed Pokemon while also beating out or tying with other Kangaskhan. It also allows Kangaskhan to outspeed standard Magmortar and KO it with Fake Out + Earthquake. Maximum Attack is ran to ensure Kangaskhan hits as hard as possible to ensure that offensive threats are KOed by Kangaskhan's priority. Maximum Speed is opted over additional bulk to still pose as a threat to offense after the Fake Out while still having enough bulk to take a few neutral hits. Silk Scarf is run over items such as Life Orb and Leftovers for the damage boost on Fake Out and Double-Edge while avoiding the recoil of Life Orb, allowing Kangaskhan to switch in and fire off Fake Out more often throughout the match. Lastly, Scrappy is the ability of choice, as it gives Kangaskhan's STAB moves the ability to hit Ghost-type targets such as Oricorio-G and Spiritomb.
Usage Tips
========
Kangaskhan's main goal early in the match is to wear down the opponent's Pokemon with Fake Out (or Earthquake on a predicted switch), after which it should be kept in reserve to keep the opponent's sweepers from setting up freely lest they be revenge killed by the Fake Out + Sucker Punch combination. Kangaskhan should be brought in after a teammate is KOed to revenge kill frail offensive threats such as Absol or Lilligant with dual priority. Note, however, that these Pokemon often need to have some form prior damage on them to ensure a KO, especially Lilligant and Jynx, as they can use a sleep-inducing move after the initial Fake Out to easily avoid the Sucker Punch while shutting down Kangaskhan. Additionally, Kangaskhan can be brought in on predicted switches or via slow U-turn from teammates such as Mespirit. However, avoid switching it into stronger attacks, as Kangaskhan should be at a decent HP for the later parts of a match to successfully revenge kill and possibly take a hit if need be. On another note, Normal-type moves shouldn't be spammed if the opponent has anything Normal-resistant, as this can grant them a safe switch in.
Team Options
========
Kangaskhan acts a a decent catch-all check against offense, so it fits well on more offensively inclined teams that need a reliable revenge killer. This role as an anti-offense Pokemon doesn't mandate any direct support, but Pokemon that can remove Normal-resistant threats such as Gurdurr and Magmortar allow Kangaskhan to more easily chip the foe with its Normal STAB moves. Additionally, Healing Wish support from Pokemon such as Mesprit allows Kangaskhan greater leeway when switching in early game. Fighting checks such as Mespirit and Musharna help alleviate Kangaskhan's weakness to bulky Fighting-types like Gurdurr or Throh. Mesprit also helps Kangaskhan by bringing it in through slow U-turns and setting up Stealth Rock. Weezing can take advantage of the Fighting-types that Kangaskhan baits in by switching into them and then setting up Toxic Spikes for further pressure. Toxic Spikes in general are greatly appreciated by Kangaskhan, as they wear down Kangaskhan's checks while also keeping opposing targets from switching out freely. Heal Bell from Pokemon such as Miltank and Granbull can heal Kangaskhan of crippling burns from opposing Scald and Will-O-Wisp users. Finally, hazard setters such as Ferroseed and Roselia aid Kangaskhan in wearing down its checks and counters over the course of the match.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
A physically bulky set with Rest, Whirlpool, Toxic, and Seismic Toss alongside Early Bird can be used to lure in and eliminate the bulky Pokemon that Kangaskhan's standard set tends to bring in. Rest in conjunction with Early Bird acts as powerful recovery option that also heals status, while Whirlpool traps the target and whittles down their HP alongside Toxic. This, alongside a few Seismic Tosses, will usually KO the target if they lack recovery, and it will nonetheless cripple them if they do have a recovery option. Toxic is an alternative to Sucker Punch to pressure bulkier Pokemon such as Gourgeist-XL and Miltank at the cost of a weaker presence against offense. Assault Vest can be run to exchange power for greater special bulk and more opportunities to switch in. A set with Focus Punch and Substitute is an option to punish Ferroseed and other Normal-resistant Pokemon. Power-Up Punch can be ran to give Kangaskhan more offensive presence against balance and stall; Facade will be run in this case to capitalize on status from switch-ins such Weezing, Gastrodon, and Sableye, giving Kangaskhan even greater offensive presence. Normalium Z can be ran in place of Silk Scarf for a one-time nuke at the cost of general power. Lastly, Circle Throw can be ran on bulkier spreads to give Kangaskhan a consistent phazing move that nothing is immune to.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Normal-resistant Pokemon**: Pokemon such as Carracosta, Regirock, and Ferroseed can easily switch into Kangaskhan's Fake Out and proceed to cripple it or set up entry hazards. Ferroseed is especially a problem, as it takes neutral damage from Earthquake and chips Kangaskhan back with Iron Barbs and Leech Seed while setting up hazards.
**Fighting-types**: Physically bulky Fighting-types such as Gurdurr and Throh can take a hit from Kangaskhan and proceed to KO it or set up a Bulk Up. It should be noted, however, that Throh cannot switch into a Double-Edge without being 2HKOed. Other Pokemon such as Hitmonchan, Primeape, Passimian, and Poliwrath don't enjoy taking a Fake Out but nonetheless can still force out Kangaskhan with their Fighting STAB moves.
**Physically Bulky Pokemon**: Physically bulky Pokemon such as Weezing, Gastrodon, Musharna, Gourgeist-XL, and Palossand can switch into basically any of Kangaskhan's attacks and proceed to force it out with the threat of status or just generally deal heavy damage to it.
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