Kangaskhan is one Pokemon that currently has their Mega Evolution available inPokemon Go, a stronger version of Kangaskhan that can be battled against and used in Pokemon Go Raids. Traditionally, Mega Evolutions likeMega Kangaskhancan only be acquired through the completion of their Mega Raid, a PvE battle against this difficult opponent.

Pokemon Go is giving you another opportunity to battle against and obtain Mega Kangaskhan this season, hosting theMega Kangaskhan Raid Day. This event will take place onSaturday, July 06, 2025, from 2pm local time to 5pm local time; read on to learn all there is to know about it!

Mega Kangaskhan’s catch screen from Pokemon Go.

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 canexpect 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 anencounter with Kangaskhan and Kangaskhan Mega Energy, theresource required to Mega Evolve one of your Kangaskhan.

Pokemon Go Remote Raid Pass from the Pokemon Go Shop.

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 AttackStomp.

Professor Willow from Pokemon Go.

This Charged Attack has50 Power in Gym and Raid battles, and55 Power in Trainer battles.

Raid Day Bonuses

There will betwo bonuses activethroughout the duration of the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day, both allowing you to complete more Raids during this event. These bonuses include:

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Timed Research

All players will be givenfree Timed Researchwhen 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:

You will need to complete all Timed Research tasks and claim all rewardsbefore the end of the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day.

Six different PokeCoin purchase options from the in-game shop from Pokemon Go.

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day Ticket

You will have the option of purchasing anevent Ticketfor the Mega Kangaskhan Raid Day. This will cost$4.99 USDat the Pokemon Go in-game shop, rewarding purchasers with various bonuses throughout the three hours of this event.

These exclusive bonuses include:

Mega Kangaskhan Raid Strategies

To make the most of this Raid Day, it is important that you’reproperly prepared to battle against Mega Kangaskhanin 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 youattempt it with a group of at least three Trainers, ideally those with experience and powerful Pokemon to use.

Mega Lucario’s catch screen from Pokemon Go.

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 meansusing 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 Pokemonyou are battling with in this Raid if possible.

This willincrease the damage that all Fighting-type attacksdeal, for both you and your allies' Pokemon.

To help with putting together your battle party for this Raid, below you may find the ten best Mega Kangaskhan counters with their optimal attack combination.