Pokémon Claude Red
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Kangaskhan (#115) is a Normal-type Parent Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Kangaskhan in Safari Zone (East) and Safari Zone (West); the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (East) (4.3%, Lv 25). It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is HP (105), and its base stat total of 410 ranks #37 of 151.
- National No.
- #115
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Parent Pokémon
- Height
- 7′03″ (2.2 m)
- Weight
- 176.0 lb (79.8 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 175
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
A Kangaskhan infant stays tucked safely inside its mother's pouch and rarely climbs out until it turns three years old.
Where to find Kangaskhan in Pokémon Red
- Safari Zone (East): tall grass, Lv 25, 4.3% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (West): tall grass, Lv 28, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | #8 of 151 | |
| Attack | 95 | #28 of 151 | |
| Defense | 80 | #40 of 151 | |
| Special | 40 | #122 of 151 | |
| Speed | 90 | #32 of 151 | |
| Total | 410 | #37 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Kangaskhan
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fighting |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Comet Punch | Normal | 18 | 85% | 15 |
| Start | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 26 | Bite | Normal | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 31 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 36 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| 41 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 46 | Dizzy Punch | Normal | 70 | 100% | 10 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Kangaskhan in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Kangaskhan in Safari Zone (East) and Safari Zone (West); the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (East) (4.3%, Lv 25).
What type is Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan is Normal type. It takes double damage from Fighting and is immune to Ghost.
Does Kangaskhan evolve?
No, Kangaskhan doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Kangaskhan learn?
Kangaskhan starts with Comet Punch and Rage and learns Bite (Lv 26), Tail Whip (Lv 31), Mega Punch (Lv 36), Leer (Lv 41), and Dizzy Punch (Lv 46) by leveling up. It can learn 29 TMs and HMs.
What are Kangaskhan's base stats?
HP 105, Attack 95, Defense 80, Special 40, Speed 90, for a total of 410.
What's the catch rate of Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.