The Essentials on Kecleon
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Kecleon does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 440 · top stat: Special Defense (120) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 27 in the Extradimensional Pokédex (Mega Dimension)
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny
- Other Names
- Kecleon in French · カクレオン, Kakureon in Japanese · Kecleon in German All Languages
Overview
Kecleon is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 352 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 3. Category: Color Swap Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 22 kg.
Ability: Color Change. Hidden Ability: Protean. Kecleon is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Kecleon takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 3
Ruby / Sapphire
National No.
#352
National Pokédex
Category
Color Swap Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
60
255
Attack
90
255
Defense
70
255
Special Attack
60
255
Special Defense
120
255
Speed
40
255
Total
440
Min HP (Lv. 100)
230
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
324
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon’s type becomes the type of the move used on it.
Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.
Kecleon Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Kecleon Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Kecleon Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Astonish
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
15
1
Scratch
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Thief
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
25
1
Lick
Ghost
Phys.
100%
30
30
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
4
Bind
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
7
Shadow Sneak
Ghost
Phys.
100%
40
30
10
Feint
Normal
Phys.
100%
30
10
13
Fury Swipes
Normal
Phys.
80%
18
15
16
Disable
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
16
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
18
Psybeam
Psychic
Spec.
100%
65
20
21
Ancient Power
Rock
Spec.
100%
60
5
25
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
30
Camouflage
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
30
Detect
Fighting
Stat
—
—
5
33
Shadow Claw
Ghost
Phys.
100%
70
15
38
Screech
Normal
Stat
85%
—
40
42
Substitute
Normal
Stat
—
—
10
46
Sucker Punch
Dark
Phys.
100%
70
5
50
Synchronoise
Psychic
Spec.
100%
120
10
50
Foul Play
Dark
Phys.
100%
95
15
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Kecleon
Available in 12 games, 79 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Emerald
Ruby
Sapphire
Diamond
Black 2
White 2
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
X
Y
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Generation III
Emerald 13 encounters
Available
▼
Devon scope
(8)
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Tall grass
(5)
Route 121
Lv. 25 1%
Route 119
Lv. 25 1%
Route 123
Lv. 25 1%
Route 118
Lv. 25 1%
Route 120
Lv. 25 1%
Ruby 13 encounters
Available
▼
Devon scope
(8)
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Tall grass
(5)
Route 121
Lv. 25 1%
Route 119
Lv. 25 1%
Route 123
Lv. 25 1%
Route 118
Lv. 25 1%
Route 120
Lv. 25 1%
Sapphire 13 encounters
Available
▼
Devon scope
(8)
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Tall grass
(5)
Route 123
Lv. 25 1%
Route 118
Lv. 25 1%
Route 120
Lv. 25 1%
Route 121
Lv. 25 1%
Route 119
Lv. 25 1%
Generation IV
Diamond 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 210
Lv. 25 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 26 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 26 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 26 1%
Poké Radar required
Generation V
Black 2 4 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(2)
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 65 4%
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 67 1%
Tall grass
(2)
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 57 4%
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 59 1%
White 2 4 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(2)
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 65 4%
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 67 1%
Tall grass
(2)
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 57 4%
Nature Sanctuary
Lv. 59 1%
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 10 encounters
Available
▼
Devon scope
(6)
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Lavaridge Town
Lv. 40 100%
Mossdeep Space Center
Lv. 45 100%
Horde encounter
(4)
Route 118
Lv. 12 5%
Route 120
Lv. 13 5%
Route 121
Lv. 15 5%
Route 123
Lv. 15 5%
Omega Ruby 10 encounters
Available
▼
Devon scope
(6)
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 120
Lv. 30 100%
Route 119
Lv. 30 100%
Lavaridge Town
Lv. 40 100%
Mossdeep Space Center
Lv. 45 100%
Horde encounter
(4)
Route 118
Lv. 12 5%
Route 120
Lv. 13 5%
Route 121
Lv. 15 5%
Route 123
Lv. 15 5%
X 3 encounters
Available
▼
Rough terrain
(2)
Route 6
Lv. 11 4%
Route 6
Lv. 12 1%
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 3 encounters
Available
▼
Rough terrain
(2)
Route 6
Lv. 11 4%
Route 6
Lv. 12 1%
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Dividing Peak Tunnel
Lv. 17-20 100%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Bubbling spots
(1)
Dividing Peak Tunnel
Lv. 17-20 100%
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Kecleon in Pokémon GO
- 2,047Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,169Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
LeafGreen
“It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.”
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.”
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.”
FireRed
“It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.”
Diamond
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
Pearl
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
Platinum
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
HeartGold
“It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.”
SoulSilver
“It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.”
Black
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
White
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
Black 2
“It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Kecleon
🇬🇧 English
Kecleon
🇯🇵 漢字
カクレオン
🇯🇵 Kana
カクレオン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Kakureon
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Kecleon
🇪🇸 Español
Kecleon
🇮🇹 Italiano
Kecleon
🇰🇷 한국어
켈리몬
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
变隐龙
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
變隱龍
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Multicolor
🇬🇧 EN
Color Swap Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
いろへんげポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Farbenspiel
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Kecleon
What type is Kecleon?
Kecleon is a Normal-type Pokémon.
What are Kecleon's weaknesses?
Kecleon is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Kecleon takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Kecleon's Hidden Ability?
Kecleon's Hidden Ability is Protean. Its regular Ability is Color Change.
Can you get a Shiny Kecleon in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Kecleon is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
