Kangaskhan

Thanks to its excellent respectable base 125 Attack combined with powerful moves like Double-Edge and Low Kick, Mega Kangaskhan establishes itself as a potent attacker in VGC 2019. Additionally, its access to the fastest viable Fake Out, as well as other utility moves like Roar and Sucker Punch, let it be a great supportive presence. Arguably, Mega Kangaskhan’s best tool comes in the form of Bite, which offers an absurd 51% flinch rate when combined with the second hit from Parental Bond. Additionally, Scrappy in its base forme, as well as Bite and Sucker Punch, allows it to put pressure on Ghost-types like Lunala and Mega Gengar. Mega Kangaskhan is commonly paired with Xerneas to assist in setting up with Geomancy, and Primal Groudon, which appreciates the support in order to freely use its full power Eruption, thanks to flinches from Fake Out and Bite. Mega Kangaskhan often prefers to lead into games with a supportive partner like Tornadus to grab early-game momentum with Fake Out and Tailwind. While powerful, Mega Kangaskhan still struggles with Steel-types like Mega Metagross, Stakataka, and Ferrothorn if lacking Low Kick. Other faster Pokemon such as Mega Salamence, Ultra Necrozma, and Mega Rayquaza can all outspeed and put instant pressure on it. Mega Kangaskhan is also quite weak to Intimidate, as it drastically reduces its damage output, often forcing the user to play for Bite flinches and rely on luck to keep an advantage.