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Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

By Aashish Victor
Modified Aug 12, 2024 23:29 GMT
Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid guide
Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid guide (Image via TPC)

A Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid guide can help you score an easy victory over the raid boss as it returns to Niantic's mobile game in August 2024. It was introduced back in April 2022 and can be challenged once again between 10 am local time on August 12 and 10 am local time on 21, 2024, both in-person and via Remote Raid Passes.

This Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid guide covers everything from the creature's weaknesses to the best counters you can employ against it, and more.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan weaknesses

Mega Kangaskhan (Image via The Pokemon Company)
Mega Kangaskhan (Image via The Pokemon Company)

What is super-effective against Mega Kangaskhan?

Since Mega Kangaskhan is a mono Normal-type creature, it takes super-effective damage—to the tune of 160% additional damage—from Fighting-type attacks.

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Mega Kangaskhan's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Kangaskhan has the following stats:

  • Combat Power: 37,140
  • Attack: 246
  • Defense: 210
  • Stamina: 9,000 HP
  • Fast Attacks: Low Kick, Mud-Slap
  • Charged Attacks: Crunch, Earthquake, Outrage, Power-Up Punch

Mega Kangaskhan raids are 300 seconds long and allow up to 20 participants. Successfully defeating the raid boss will reward you with a Kangaskhan encounter, Mega Kangaskhan energy, and other gifts.

Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raids

Mega Kangaskhan in the anime (Image via TPC)
Mega Kangaskhan in the anime (Image via TPC)

The following are the top counters to Mega Kangaskhan raids in Pokemon GO:

  • Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  • Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
  • Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  • Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
  • Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
  • Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast
  • Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  • Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
  • Galarian Zapdos with Counter and Close Combat
  • Mega Alakazam with Counter and Focus Blast

You can also try to solo defeat Mega Kangaskhan in Pokemon GO with the right counters.

Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raid catch CP and shiny availability

Depending on the weather conditions and the IV distribution of the Kangaskhan spawn, it will have the following CP ranges:

  • No weather boost: 1,405 - 1,477 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
  • Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,757 - 1,847 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

What are the 100% IVs for Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raids?

The following are the 100% IVs for Mega Kangaskhan raids:

  • No weather boost: 1,477 CP
  • Weather boosted (Partly Cloudy): 1,847 CP

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Can Mega Kangaskhan be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Kangaskhan obtained from Pokemon GO Mega Kangaskhan raids have a 1-in-128 or 0.78% chance of being shiny. You can Mega Evolve this shiny variant to get a Shiny Mega Kangaskhan.

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