Kecleon

Kecleon is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Kecleon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0352
Type Normal
Species Color Swap Pokémon
Height 1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Abilities 1. Color Change
Protean (hidden ability)
Local № 0145 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0116 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0150 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0214 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Def
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 154
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 60
112 240
Sp. Def 120
220 372
Speed 40
76 196
Total 440 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Kecleon.

Evolution chart

Kecleon changes

Pokédex entries

Ruby KECLEON is capable of changing its body colors at will to blend in with its surroundings. There is one exception - this POKéMON can’t change the zigzag pattern on its belly.
Sapphire KECLEON alters its body coloration to blend in with its surroundings, allowing it to sneak up on its prey unnoticed. Then it lashes out with its long, stretchy tongue to instantly ensnare the unsuspecting target.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
Emerald A POKéMON that has the ability to alter its body colors to match its surroundings. A KECLEON reverts to its original colors if it is startled.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
X It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Y It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Omega Ruby Kecleon is capable of changing its body colors at will to blend in with its surroundings. There is one exception—this Pokémon can’t change the zigzag pattern on its belly.
Alpha Sapphire Kecleon alters its body coloration to blend in with its surroundings, allowing it to sneak up on its prey unnoticed. Then it lashes out with its long, stretchy tongue to instantly ensnare the unsuspecting target.
Ultra Sun It changes its hue to blend into its surroundings. If no one takes notice of it for too long, it will pout and never reveal itself.
Ultra Moon Its color changes for concealment and also when its mood or health changes. The darker the color, the healthier it is.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.

Moves learned by Kecleon

Moves learnt by level up

Kecleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
4BindNormalPhysical 15 85
7Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
10FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
13Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
16DisableNormalStatus 100
18PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
21Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
25SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30DetectFightingStatus
33Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
38ScreechNormalStatus 85
42SubstituteNormalStatus
46Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
50Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100

Egg moves

Kecleon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kecleon gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DisableNormalStatus 100
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
RecoverNormalStatus
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kecleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
10Work UpNormalStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
23Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus
60Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
67RecycleNormalStatus
70FlashNormalStatus 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Psych UpNormalStatus
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus
93CutNormalPhysical 50 95
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

Kecleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
4BindNormalPhysical 15 85
7Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
10FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
13Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
16Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
18PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
21Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
25SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
30CamouflageNormalStatus
33Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
38ScreechNormalStatus 85
42SubstituteNormalStatus
46Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
50SynchronoisePsychicSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Kecleon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kecleon gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CamouflageNormalStatus
DisableNormalStatus 100
Dizzy PunchNormalPhysical 70 100
Fake OutNormalPhysical 40 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Nasty PlotDarkStatus
Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
RecoverNormalStatus
Skill SwapPsychicStatus
SnatchDarkStatus
TrickPsychicStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Kecleon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
After YouNormalStatus
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
BindNormalPhysical 15 85
Drain PunchFightingPhysical 75 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
RecycleNormalStatus
Role PlayPsychicStatus
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60
Skill SwapPsychicStatus
SnatchDarkStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
TrickPsychicStatus 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
Wonder RoomPsychicStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Kecleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Work UpNormalStatus
06ToxicPoisonStatus 90
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
21FrustrationNormalPhysical 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
27ReturnNormalPhysical 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
31Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
56FlingDarkPhysical 100
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
90SubstituteNormalStatus
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus
100ConfideNormalStatus

Transfer-only moves

Kecleon can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CounterFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega PunchNormalPhysical 80 85 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MetronomeNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
DigGroundPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — TM
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
CutNormalPhysical 50 95 Generation 6 — HM
StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Kecleon sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Kecleon sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kecleon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kecleon sprite from Black & White Kecleon sprite from X & Y Kecleon sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Kecleon Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Kecleon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Kecleon Shiny sprite from Black & White Kecleon Shiny sprite from X & Y Kecleon Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Kecleon

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 118, 119, 120, 121, 123
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 118, 119, 120, 121, 123
Diamond Route 210
Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum Great Marsh
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2
White 2
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve
X
Y
Route 6
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Mossdeep City
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Dividing Peak Tunnel
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Route 210, Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern
Shining Pearl Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Kecleon questions

Other languages

English Kecleon
Japanese カクレオン (Kakureon)
German Kecleon
French Kecleon
Italian Kecleon
Spanish Kecleon
Korean 켈리몬 (kellimon)
Chinese (Simplified) 变隐龙
Chinese (Traditional) 變隱龍

 

English Color Swap Pokémon
Japanese いろへんげポケモン
German Farbenspiel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Multicolor
Italian Pokémon Mutacolore
Spanish Pokémon Camaleónico
Korean 색변화포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 变色宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 變色寶可夢

Name origin

kakureru
from its Japanese name meaning ‘to hide’
chameleon
lizard known for its ability to adapt to its surroundings