Kangaskhan is one of the most coveted specimens for Pokemon GO players, especially for those trying to complete their Kanto Pokedex. However, the methods to obtain this species are quite harsh for players. Those who love this Pokemon that has deep links with another fan favorite (Cubone) will be pleased to know that Kangaskhan has its Mega Evolution enabled in Pokemon GO.
This Pokemon has a maximum CP of 2924 (With full IVs), 181 ATK, 165 DEF, and 233 HP, one of the bulkiest Normal-types on the roster. When Mega Evolved, Kangaskhan's cub gets out of the bag and fights alongside its parent, becoming a powerful duo that reaches 4353 CP, while its stats also receive a huge bump, turning into 246 ATK, 210 DEF, and 233 HP. All things considered, this power boost makes it one of the best Pokemon to tackle certain challenges, and its moves also grant it a lot of coverage.
How To Get Kangaskhan in Pokemon GO
Being one of the Region-locked Pokemon in Pokemon GO, Kangaskhan can only be captured in the Australia (Oceania) region. However, there are special occasions like the Kanto Celebration event where trainers get a chance through the Kang You Dig It Timed Research to get one of these Pokemon for themselves.
Other ways to get this Pokemon are to catch it after beating it in Mega Raids, and currently, Mega Kangaskhan will be appearing in Mega Raids also during the Kanto Celebration. This event will last until September 7, 2025, at 8 PM Local Time, so, after that, Kangaskhan will remain Region Locked at least until it becomes featured in another worldwide special event.
Trainers also have the option to get into a Pokemon GO community group and look for trainers in their region that happen to have a spare Kangaskhan, then trade it for another Pokemon they are looking for. However, you should always be careful when agreeing to play and trade with other Pokemon GO players. Remember to prioritize safety above all else.
Kangaskhan evolves to Mega Kangaskhan using 200 Kangaskhan Mega Energy. After the first Mega Evolution, it will require only 40 Mega Energy, which can be reduced by consistently Mega Evolving to use this Pokemon in battles.
Is Shiny Kangaskhan Available in Pokemon GO?
Yes, Shiny Kangaskhan is available in Pokemon GO. However, due to its extreme rarity, players should know beforehand that getting one is not going to be easy. The least painful way to grind for a Shiny Kangaskhan is to stick to Raid Days, when Mega Kangaskhan is Spotlighted and the chances for it to be shiny after a successful Raid are 1 in 20 on standard events or 1 in every 10 when a Shiny Raid bonus is active. Shiny Kangaskhan is easily distinguishable since its main color palette is pale gray instead of wood brown, and the details on its head are navy green instead of rock gray.
Besides, catching a Shiny Raid Pokemon after beating it in battle is guaranteed, something that many players take advantage of to fill their collection with prized Shiny Raid Pokemon, like Shiny Necrozma, which has one of the most spectacular Shiny Designs in the game.
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