Kangaskhan in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Kangaskhan’s X/Y locations, Normal typing, base stats, abilities, evolution, Mega Evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Kangaskhan is Kalos Coastal #062 and National #115. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Normal.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 90 |
| Total | 490 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glittering Cave — unknown area 303 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 17 | — |
Evolution family
Kangaskhan does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Mega Evolution
Kangaskhan can Mega Evolve in Pokémon X and Y when it holds its Mega Stone and the player has the Mega Ring from the Tower of Mastery. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 590 |
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | Regular ability |
| Scrappy | Regular ability |
| Inner Focus | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Female only |
| Egg group(s) | Monster |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +2 |
| Height / weight | 2.2 m / 80 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Comet Punch |
| 1 / start | Leer |
| 7 | Fake Out |
| 10 | Tail Whip |
| 13 | Bite |
| 19 | Double Hit |
| 22 | Rage |
| 25 | Mega Punch |
| 31 | Chip Away |
| 34 | Dizzy Punch |
| 37 | Crunch |
| 43 | Endure |
| 46 | Outrage |
| 49 | Sucker Punch |
| 50 | Reversal |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Circle Throw, Counter, Crush Claw, Disable, Double-Edge, Endeavor, Focus Energy, Focus Punch, Foresight, Hammer Arm, Stomp, Trump Card, Uproar.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Kangaskhan in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Kangaskhan’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.