Competitive Information for Kangaskhan [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kangaskhan? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Kangaskhan, a fabulous Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! It's a sight to see Kangaskhan out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Kangaskhan's strategies.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Dig
- Shadow Ball
- Brick Break / Seismic Toss
Kangaskhan stands out as a distinguished Physical Sweeper in single battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using overwhelming physical attacks. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kangaskhan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kangaskhan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Early Bird, Kangaskhan's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Seismic Toss is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (does damage equal to your Kangaskhan's level).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kangaskhan? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Early Bird
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 Atk / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Dig
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Ball
When it comes to double battles, Kangaskhan shines as a prestigious Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical attacks. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kangaskhan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kangaskhan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Early Bird, Kangaskhan's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kangaskhan can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kangaskhan.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kangaskhan can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Kangaskhan
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Toxic
Moves that boost Kangaskhan's stats
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Kangaskhan
- Earthquake
- Fake Out
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kangaskhan in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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