# Kangaskhan - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kangaskhan in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Kangaskhan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Kangaskhan
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Fake Out**: 93.691%
- **Bulldoze**: 86.314%
- **Disable**: 72.944%
- **Flamethrower**: 71.676%
- **Double-Edge**: 15.626%
- **Protect**: 9.695%
- **Circle Throw**: 7.853%
- **Earthquake**: 6.536%
- **Thief**: 6.412%
- **Hammer Arm**: 6.388%

## Common Abilities
- **Scrappy**: 99.918%
- **Early Bird**: 0.045%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.037%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 72.959%
- **Normalium Z**: 7.393%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.446%
- **Misty Seed**: 6.412%
- **Choice Band**: 6.296%
- **Other**: 0.493%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 85.669%
- **Tapu Koko**: 85.481%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 78.925%
- **Salamence**: 72.657%
- **Trevenant**: 52.276%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 26.126%

## FAQ for Kangaskhan in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Kangaskhan?
The most common moves for Kangaskhan are Fake Out, Bulldoze, Disable, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan is frequently paired with Metagross, Tapu Koko, Marowak-Alola, Salamence. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Kangaskhan?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kangaskhan?
The top build for Kangaskhan features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/116/140`. This configuration accounts for 65.737% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kangaskhan?
Kangaskhan is most effectively run with the ability **Scrappy** (99.918%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (72.959%).

### What is the most common role for Kangaskhan?
Based on common item usage (Aguav Berry), Kangaskhan often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Kangaskhan?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kangaskhan on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Kangaskhan) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Kangaskhan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*