Kangaskhan is one Pokemon that currently has their Mega Evolution available in Pokemon Go, a stronger version of Kangaskhan that can be battled against and used in Pokemon Go Raids. Traditionally, Mega Evolutions like Mega Kangaskhan can only be acquired through the completion of their Mega Raid, a PvE battle against this difficult opponent.
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PostsPokemon Go is giving you another opportunity to battle against and obtain Mega Kangaskhan this season, hosting the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day. This event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 2pm local time to 5pm local time; read on to learn all there is to know about it!
Featured Pokemon: Mega Kangaskhan
Mega Kangaskhan will be the featured Pokemon for this Raid Day event, coming with specific bonuses centered around this Pokemon. Being the featured Pokemon for this event, you can expect to find Mega Kangaskhan in most Raid locations you see, occurring far more frequently than usual.
This will give you plenty of opportunities to battle against Mega Kangaskhan, rewarding you with different in-game rewards each time a Mega Raid is successfully completed. These rewards include an encounter with Kangaskhan and Kangaskhan Mega Energy, the resource required to Mega Evolve one of your Kangaskhan.
One of the most notable bonuses with any Raid Day, including the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day, will be the increased chances of encountering the Shiny variation of the featured Pokemon. For this event, Kangaskhan encountered as a Mega Raid completion reward will have significantly increased odds of being Shiny.
Kangaskhan encountered and caught from Raids will know the Featured Attack Stomp.
This Charged Attack has 50 Power in Gym and Raid battles, and 55 Power in Trainer battles.
Raid Day Bonuses
There will be two bonuses active throughout the duration of the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day, both allowing you to complete more Raids during this event. These bonuses include:
- Obtain five extra Raid Passes from Pokemon Gyms.
- Use up to 20 Remote Raid Passes (from Friday, May 2, 2025, at 5pm PDT, to Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 8pm PDT).
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Timed Research
All players will be given free Timed Research when logging into Pokemon Go during the three hours of this event. This Timed Research will require you to complete different Raid-themed tasks, rewarding you with the following when completed:
- 10,000 Stardust.
- 1,000 extra Stardust when completing each Raid battle.
You will need to complete all Timed Research tasks and claim all rewards before the end of the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day.
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PostsMega Kangaskhan Raid Day Ticket
You will have the option of purchasing an event Ticket for the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day. This will cost $4.99 USD at the Pokemon Go in-game shop, rewarding purchasers with various bonuses throughout the three hours of this event.
These exclusive bonuses include:
- Eight extra Raid Passes from Pokemon Gyms.
- Higher likelihood of obtaining Rare Candy XL when completing Raid battles.
- Double the Stardust for completing Raid battles.
- 50 percent more XP for completing Raid battles.
Mega Kangaskhan Raid Strategies
To make the most of this Raid Day, it is important that you're properly prepared to battle against Mega Kangaskhan in its Mega Raid. This means going into this battle with enough support, and using the best Pokemon to counter Mega Kangaskhan and its weaknesses.
First, this is not a Raid battle that you will want to attempt alone, as it will require more firepower to successfully defeat Mega Kangaskhan. For this Raid battle, it is recommended that you attempt it with a group of at least three Trainers, ideally those with experience and powerful Pokemon to use.
When it comes to the Pokemon you will want to battle with, you will want to use those with attacks that directly counter Mega Kangaskhan. Due to its Normal typing, this means using Pokemon with Fighting-type attacks, ideally those that are Fighting-type Pokemon to take advantage of Same Type Attack Bonus.
Mega Evolve a Fighting-type Pokemon you are battling with in this Raid if possible.
This will increase the damage that all Fighting-type attacks deal, for both you and your allies' Pokemon.
To help with putting together your battle party for this Raid, below you can find the ten best Mega Kangaskhan counters with their optimal attack combination.
Recommended Pokemon
Recommended Moves
Mega Lucario
Fast Attack: Force Palm
Charged Attack: Aura Sphere
Mega Heracross
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Close Combat
Terrakion
Fast Attack: Double Kick
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword
Mega Rayquaza
Fast Attack: Dragon Tail
Charged Attack: Dragon Ascent
Keldeo
Fast Attack: Low Kick
Charged Attack: Sacred Sword
Mega Blaziken
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Focus Blast
Mega Gallade
Fast Attack: Low Kick
Charged Attack: Close Combat
Mega Alakazam
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Focus Blast
Ushifu
Fast Attack: Counter
Charged Attack: Dynamic Punch
Hisuian Decidueye
Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
Charged Attack: Aura Sphere
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