No. 0352

Kecleon

Color Swap Pokémon

Official art

Kecleon is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 440. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Normal

Height: 1 m 3′03″
Weight: 22 kg 48.5 lbs
Base stat total: 440 Higher than 48% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

Its color changes for concealment and also when its mood or health changes. The darker the color, the healthier it is.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk9099–156166–306

Def7081–134130–262

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD120126–189220–372

Spe4054–10176–196

Total440Higher than 48% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Kecleon outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Kecleon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		Kecleon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92		Kecleon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Kecleon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's type changes to the type of a move it's hit by, unless it has the type.
Everything about Color Change →
This Pokémon's type changes to the type of the move it is using. Once per switch-in.
Everything about Protean →
Other Pokémon with Protean 6
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Kecleon does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 19


1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
1	Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	30
1	ScratchNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
4	BindTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Normal	Phys	15	85%	20
7	Shadow SneakUsually goes first.	Ghost	Phys	40	100%	30
10	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
13	Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Normal	Phys	18	80%	15
16	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
18	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
21	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
25	SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
30	DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Fighting	Status	—	—	5
33	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
38	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
42	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
46	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	5
50	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 46


TM10	Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
TM63	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
HM01	CutNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	50	95%	30
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	15
TM	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Spec	110	70%	5
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Iron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Steel	Phys	100	75%	15
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.	Fighting	Phys	150	100%	20
TM	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM	Shock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.	Electric	Spec	60	—	20
TM	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Spec	60	100%	20
TM	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Phys	—	100%	10
TM	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	10
TM	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Phys	70	100%	15
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
Egg	Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.	Dark	Phys	95	100%	15
Egg	Magic CoatBounces back certain non-damaging moves.	Psychic	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Power-Up Punch100% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	20
Egg	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
Egg	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

Kecleon can camouflage to appear invisible.

Design & origin

Kecleon is a Pokémon based on chameleons. Its design uses a circle motif frequently used in designs from the third generation of the series, as well as contrasting colors.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#412 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Color Swap Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green

: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Hoenn#145Central Kalos#116New Hoenn#150Updated Alola#214Updated Akala#115Hyperspace#027

Its color changes for concealment and also when its mood or health changes. The darker the color, the healthier it is.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 SpD
: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 154
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Field
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Dividing Peak TunnelFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 17–20

Ultra Sun 1 area

Dividing Peak TunnelFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 17–20

Alpha Sapphire 7 areas

Lavaridge TownUsing Devon Scope · Lv 40
Mossdeep Space CenterUsing Devon Scope · Lv 45
Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
Road 119Using Devon Scope · Lv 30
Road 120Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Using Devon Scope · Lv 13–30
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Omega Ruby 7 areas

Lavaridge TownUsing Devon Scope · Lv 40
Mossdeep Space CenterUsing Devon Scope · Lv 45
Road 118Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 12
Road 119Using Devon Scope · Lv 30
Road 120Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Using Devon Scope · Lv 13–30
Road 121Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15
Road 123Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 15

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 11–12

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Normal)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 6Walking on rough terrain · Lv 11–12

White 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–67

Black 2 1 area

Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–67

Platinum 6 areas

Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28

Diamond 1 area

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–26

Emerald 5 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 119Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 120Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Sapphire 5 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 119Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 120Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Ruby 5 areas

Road 118Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 119Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 120Using Devon Scope, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–30
Road 121Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Road 123Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.