Master League PvP guide
Kangaskhan Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #302. Its recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Brick Break and Crunch.
Master League
#302
Situational
Type
Normal
Best Fast Move
Low Kick
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,924
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KANGASKHAN
Is Kangaskhan Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kangaskhan is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #302.
Kangaskhan is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #411.
Kangaskhan PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #411 | 77.5 | Low Kick, Brick Break, Crunch |
| Ultra League | #602 | 67.5 | Low Kick, Power-Up Punch, Outrage |
| Master LeagueBest | #302 | 52.7 | Low Kick, Brick Break, Crunch |
Best Moveset for Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Kangaskhan is Low Kick with Brick Break and Crunch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kangaskhan in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Kangaskhan PvP Move Counts
Low Kick → Brick Break
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Low Kick → Crunch
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kangaskhan Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kangaskhan wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Kangaskhan Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kangaskhan's Normal typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- ghost0.391×
Best Counters to Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kangaskhan in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kangaskhan's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
97% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
45% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
77% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
89% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ratings are shown from Kangaskhan's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kangaskhan.
Best Teammates for Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kangaskhan should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Kangaskhan's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kangaskhan's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kangaskhan's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kangaskhan's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kangaskhan's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Kangaskhan
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,971,508 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,495 | 22 | 1,969,731 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 22 | 1,969,731 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 1,499 | 22 | 1,969,611 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,967,753 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 44 | 4,256,923 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 44 | 4,254,547 | |
| #3 | 0/15/15 | 2,495 | 43.5 | 4,251,997 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 2,500 | 44.5 | 4,240,224 | |
| #5 | 0/14/11 | 2,499 | 44.5 | 4,238,072 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,924 | 50 | 5,181,561 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 2,918 | 50 | 5,156,650 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,909 | 50 | 5,155,125 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,915 | 50 | 5,152,775 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 2,912 | 50 | 5,131,739 |
Kangaskhan Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangaskhan (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/14/15 | 100.00% | 986 at L14.5 | 1,500 at L14.5 | 8501,500 0/14/15#1 · L12.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #734 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 1/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,646 at L24 | 2,498 at L24 | 1,5092,498 1/15/15#1 · L22 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #487 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 2,924 at L50 | 4,353 at L50 | 2,9244,405 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #83 |
Kangaskhan Stats in Pokémon GO
Kangaskhan's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kangaskhan 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 113.4
- Defense
- 112.2
- HP
- 155
Ultra League
Kangaskhan 0/15/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 44
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 146.7
- Defense
- 145.9
- HP
- 199
Master League
Kangaskhan 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,924
- Attack
- 164.7
- Defense
- 151.3
- HP
- 208
Kangaskhan (Mega)
Kangaskhan (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kangaskhan (Mega) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 125.1
- Defense
- 113.9
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Kangaskhan (Mega) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 161.6
- Defense
- 147.2
- HP
- 162
Master League
Kangaskhan (Mega) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,353
- Attack
- 219.3
- Defense
- 189.1
- HP
- 208
Kangaskhan Evolution
Kangaskhan has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Kangaskhan (Mega).
Pokémon Similar to Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Normal typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #218
Shares Normal typing · Same Low Kick fast move · Master League #194
Shares Normal typing · Fighting-type fast move · Master League #338
Shares Normal typing · Fighting-type fast move · Master League #357
Same Normal typing · Also runs Crunch · Ultra League #336
Same Low Kick fast move · Also runs Brick Break · Ultra League #160
More PoGoCoach tools
Kangaskhan Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kangaskhan's recommended PvP moveset is Low Kick with Brick Break and Crunch.
Is Kangaskhan good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kangaskhan is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #302.
What counters Kangaskhan in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zacian (Crowned Sword) and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Kangaskhan in Master League.
What is Kangaskhan weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kangaskhan is weak to Fighting (1.6×).