Kangaskhan Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Normal · BST: 490 · Role: Physical Attacker
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Kangaskhan, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 490 base stat total, Kangaskhan plays as a Physical Attacker. Its highest stat is HP (105), and at base 90 Speed it sits faster than 63% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Kangaskhan in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Kangaskhan
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Passimian (Fighting)
- Paldean Tauros (Fighting)
- Paldean Tauros (Blaze) (Fighting / Fire)
How each counter beats Kangaskhan
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Kangaskhan and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) underspeeds but can still trade Kangaskhan and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Kangaskhan and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Kangaskhan and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Kangaskhan and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Kangaskhan weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fighting (×2)
Immunities
- Ghost
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 490
Best Tera Types for Kangaskhan
The best Tera Types for Kangaskhan cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Early Bird — [object Object]
- Scrappy — [object Object]
- Inner Focus (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Kangaskhan:
Frequently asked questions about Kangaskhan
What counters Kangaskhan in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Kangaskhan are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Toxicroak, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Kangaskhan super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Kangaskhan weak to?
Kangaskhan is a Normal-type Pokémon weak to Fighting. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Kangaskhan?
The single best pick against Kangaskhan in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Kangaskhan in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Kangaskhan, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting). Avoid Pokémon that share Kangaskhan's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Kangaskhan good in Pokémon Champions?
Kangaskhan's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (490 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.