Mega Kangaskhan — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Kangaskhan is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (125 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its normal typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Mega Kangaskhan can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Mega Kangaskhan actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Kangaskhan the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
Base Stats
Total: 590Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Kangaskhan shows up
Mega Kangaskhan FAQ
- What are Mega Kangaskhan's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Kangaskhan can run parental-bond. The competitive default is usually parental-bond — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Kangaskhan weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Kangaskhan takes extra damage from fighting. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Kangaskhan?
- The best moveset for Mega Kangaskhan depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Mega Kangaskhan in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Kangaskhan are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Kangaskhan good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega Kangaskhan's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.