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Mega Kangaskhan is finally back forPokémon GOMega Evolution raids from the weeks of August 12th to August 21st. This Mega Form combines mama Kangaskhan’s power with its baby to pack a powerful Normal-type punch. Therefore, choose your Fighting-type Pokémon and Pokémon moves wisely to counter it correctly. With a Max Combat Power on a Partly Cloudy day in-game, this Pokémon can get up to 2,750 CP, meaning you’ll need around three to five trainers to successfully take Mega Kangaskhan down.
Historically, inPokémon GO,monthly Raid Schedulesare released in advance, helping you time the perfect day to do your Mega Kangaskhan Raid and catch your own Kangaskhan. This is super important to note since Kangaskhan, in general, is a region-locked Pokémon. This means that, unless you live in Australia, this Pokémon should be caught during this raid until you decide to go on an adventure around the world one day. If you find a Pokémon Gym inPokémon GOwith an Egg with a Mega Evolution mark on it, Mega Kangaskhan will appear during its 10-day showcase.
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Mega Kangaskhan Weaknesses
Normal Does Not Mean Weak
Mega Kangaskhan and regular Kangaskhan share the same Pokémon type, Normal-. This means its weakness is fairly easy to seek out sinceNormal-type Pokémon are only weak to Fighting-type moves. As unbalanced as this might sound, with Kangaskhan only having one weakness, many Pokémon can learn Fighting-type moves that can counter it.
Normal-type Pokémon also don’t have any advantages against other Pokémon, so you are free to choose any Pokémon for battle as long as you consider its given move set forPokémon GO. Its main quick moves are Mud-Slap and Low Kick, while its Charge Moves range from Outrage to Stomp.
Contrary to Mega Kangaskhan’s weakness and not having an advantage, Normal-type Pokémon resist Ghost-type moves. Try to avoid using Ghost-type Pokémon moves against it, but you can still bring a Ghost-type Pokémon if it has a Fighting-type move. Ghost-type Pokémon will also resist moves that are Fighting- and Normal-type themselves. However, if Crunch is the chosen Charge Move of the Mega Kangaskhan raid, you could be in a lot of trouble.
Best Counters for Mega Kangaskhan
Show Off Your Fighting-type Pokémon
The best counter-pick Pokémon for theMega Kangaskhan RaidhaveFighting-type as a primary type with Fighting-type moves in their kit. A nicePokémon GOmechanic added to the game is a same-type attack boost in moves. This means that if you have a Fighting-type Pokémon that uses a Fighting-type move, the power of that move is given a 20% buff to its original damage.
Topping that with a Mega Lucario and Mega Blaziken’s Close Combat or Focus Blast, you’ll do a large chunk of damage to Mega Kangaskhan very easily. Other great choices of Pokémon for battle are the Stage 2 Evolution Pokémon Conkeldurr and Machamp, both very accessible. Finally, Terrakion, part of the Legendary Swords of Justice, as well as its other counterparts are all solid choices with their Sacred Sword Charge Moves.
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Lucario (Mega or Regular)
Machamp (Shadow or Regular)
Blaziken (Mega, Regular, or Shadow)
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Can Mega Kangaskhan Be Shiny?
The Safari Ball Colored Shiny
Mega Kangaskhan inPokémon GOwill not be found during its Raid Boss Battle as a Shiny Pokémon. This, unfortunately, means that you will not be able to see the baby Kangaskhan clearly as a Shiny Form when it fights alongside its mother.However, after finishing the raid, trainers will have the chance to encounter a Shiny Kangaskhan that can be considered a rare find.
The best time for people living outside the Oceania Region to find a Shiny Kangaskhan would be during these raids because ofPokémon GO’s regional exclusive factors.Make sure to stock up on Premium Battle Passes, as you can challenge the Mega Kangaskhan Raids as often as you want, as long as there are more in your area.Remote Raid Passes are also allowed for this type of Mega Raid. Are you ready to battle this powerful tag team?
