Kangaskhan is a large, bipedalmarsupialPokémon that vaguely resembles akangaroo. It has a brown hide with several raised patches and a cream-colored belly. It has large, cream-colored ears, narrow, red eyes, and a short, rounded snout with two fangs in the back of its upper jaw. On top of its head is a thick, black plate. There areepaulette-like growths over its shoulders and a row of spikes down its back. It has three clawed digits on each hand and foot and a thick tail. On its belly is a pouch that contains a baby Kangaskhan. Unlike its parent, the baby is light purple and has smooth skin. Kangaskhan is a female-only species with no male counterpart.
Kangaskhan is a nurturing Pokémon that protects its young at all costs. It can move really fast, even with the baby in its pouch. The baby leaves the pouch only rarely until it is three years old. In order to avoid crushing the baby, Kangaskhan sleeps standing up. If the mother feels the environment is safe, it will allow its young to play. However, it will violently attack anything that it sees as a threat to its young. As mentioned inPokémon Sleep, Kangaskhan will defend the baby in its pouch, even while it sleeps.[1] If the baby is awake but the parent wants to sleep, Kangaskhan will lie down to sleep while the baby sits on top of its back. They are known to raise other species of Pokémon alongside their own children, and records exist that describe a childless Kangaskhan raising a lost human child. Regardless of how badly injured it becomes, the mother will not cease fighting until its young is safe. It uses quick jabs to intimidate its enemies. Although it was nearly hunted to extinction, Kangaskhan can be found insavannahs and other grasslands.
As Mega Kangaskhan, the mother Kangaskhan appears unchanged. However, the baby temporarily grows and gains some new features due to the energy of Mega Evolution. There are now raised patches on its knees similar to those seen on its mother. These patches also appear aligned horizontally along its waist with a larger patch on its belly. Small, spiked growths appear underneath its ears.
The child is feisty, hates to lose, and will boldly challenge its opponents to protect its mother.[2] The mother's happiness over its child's growth is the source of its additional strength. However, it feels uneasy about the child's future, as it is only skilled at fighting and nothing else. It is also saddened by the reminder that its child will one day leave. Mega Kangaskhan and its child are known to display harmonious teamwork in battle.
If it is safe, the young gets out of the belly pouch to play. The adult keeps a close eye on the youngster.(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) To protect its young, it will never give up during battle, no matter how badly wounded it is.(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
If you come across a youngKangaskhan playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The babyPokémon's parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.
If you come across a youngKangaskhan playing by itself, never try to catch it. The baby's parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged.
If you come across a young Kangaskhan playing by itself, you must never disturb it or attempt to catch it. The baby Pokémon's parent is sure to be in the area, and it will become violently enraged at you.
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Kangaskhan raises its young in the pouch on its belly. It’ll threaten anyone who gets too close but only out of a desire to protect its young. It’s actually a very kind Pokémon.
Kangaskhan protects its child by keeping it in its pouch, even while sleeping. If the child wakes before its mother and leaves the pouch to play, you'd best not approach it or you may end up in trouble with its mother.
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Multiple Kangaskhan debuted inThe Kangaskhan Kid, where they were watching over a wild boy namedTommy, who in turn was protecting them as well. An injured baby Kangaskhan also appeared in the same episode.
InKanga Games, a Kangaskhan allowed her child to play withPikachu and his friends.
Multiple Kangaskhan appeared inEnter Pikachu!. One of them raiseda wild Pichu in addition to her child, but the Pichu eventually left the herd after becoming too big for Kangaskhan to hold in her pouch. She also appeared in a flashback inMind-Boggling Dynamax!.
Kangaskhan, a Parent Pokémon. Once approaching extinction, they are now protected by law and inhabit theSafari Zone. Approach with extreme caution. The Kangaskhan is a rare Pokémon which raises its children in its pocket. They will attack viciously and without warning if they feel their young are threatened in any way.
A Kangaskhan appeared inThe Discovery, under the ownership ofGreen. She used it alongside herGengar in her battle against the Trainers ofNugget Bridge and won easily.
Kangaskhan debuted inThe Secret of Kangaskhan. Here,Blue tries tocatch one but is stopped byRed when the latter realizes Kangaskhan is protecting her baby. The baby waspoisoned, so Red used anAntidote to heal her. Kangaskhan is grateful and leaves; Blue watched this in amazement, but was still angry at Red for allowing Kangaskhan to escape, thus starting theirrivalry.
InTake a Chance on Chansey, during a flashback ofAgatha's,Professor Oak is seen with a Kangaskhan, nicknamed Kanga, on his team from their leaguebattle over two decades ago, and uses her to fight the bitter woman'sGengar, winning the match after hours.
Professor Oak's Kangaskhan is beaten both by theTeam Rocket memberOrm andGuile Hideout along with most of his other Pokémon, including his newly evolvedFearow. She has not been seen since.
Kanga, the mother Kangaskhan, and Li'l Kanga, the baby Kangaskhan, are the first known Pokémon ofX. Using X'sMega Ring, Li'l Kanga canMega Evolve and fight on her mother's behalf. They both debuted inAn X-cuse to Come Out and Play.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
InDeoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 2),Mars has a Kangaskhan which she uses againstDeoxys. Kangaskhan succeeded in critically wounding it. After usingOutrage on Deoxys, she became confused and started to attack everything around her due to the side effect of Outrage. She also smashed her ownPoké Ball while on rampage. Kangaskhan was eventually defeated by Deoxys in Attack Forme.
NA:What happens when Kangaskhan, the Parent Pokémon, Mega Evolves? The baby in its pouch jumps out and joins in the battle! All grown up, that baby is ready to protect its mother! "It's just a baby!" you might say, but look into those eyes - there is a ferocity there that will be tough to beat. Here comes a one-two combo from mom and baby!
PAL:You may feel underwhelmed the first time you see the Parent Pokémon Mega Evolve. "What, the kid just jumped out of the pouch? Is that it?" But take a closer look at its face - the child's brimming with a fierce determination to protect its mother. With this brave new partner, Mega Kangaskhan gains the ability to attack twice in one turn!
Kangaskhan and its Mega Evolved form appear asSpirits.
Trivia
Some earlyPokédex entries specifically mention female Kangaskhan. ("The female raises its offspring in a pouch on its belly.", from JapanesePokémon Red and Green, as well asFireRed; "The female raises its young in its belly pouch for around three years.", fromJapanese Pokémon Stadium, as well asPokémon Stadium) This may imply that there are male Kangaskhan as well, although they are not seen in Pokémon media.
Origin
Kangaskhan seems to be based on akangaroo with elements of Mongolianlaminar armor, evident in its helmet-like plate with ear flaps and its epaulets. Its appearance may also be based onKaiju. The fact that the moveDizzy Punch originally used to be Kangaskhan's signature move may come from the cartoonish depiction of kangaroos asboxers.
It may also be based on atree-kangaroo given its stockier build, wider face, and larger nails in comparison to a terrestrial kangaroo, or theprocoptodon, an extinct prehistoric genus of terrestrial kangaroo known for their short faces, specifically the species ofP. goliah, the largest known kangaroo species to have ever lived.
This Pokémon article is part ofProject Pokédex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Kangaskhanite (100%)
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