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'''Kecleon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カクレオン''' ''Kakureon'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].
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'''Kecleon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: カクレオン ''Kakureon'') is a {{t|Normal}}-type Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


=Biology=
Kecleon, along with {{p|Wailmer}} and {{p|Azurill}}, was one of the first {{cat|Generation III Pokémon}} revealed, on March 7, 2001.
==Physiology==
===Gender differences===
===Special abilities===


==Behavior==
==Biology==
Kecleon often hide by changing its color to match its surroundings. It does this to avoid being found.
Kecleon is a bipedal, reptilian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is usually green. On either side of its head are yellow frills, which are connected by lines to its yellow lips and rings around its eyes. There are small ridges on its shoulders and a red zigzag stripe around its midsection. The hands and feet have three short digits each, and it has yellow soles. It also has a long skinny tail that is usually curled tightly in a spiral.


==Habitat==
Kecleon is able to change the colors of its body at will and is known for frequently using this ability to camouflage itself. However, it is unable to change the color of its red stripe. Its color also changes based on its mood and health, darkening in color with better health. By using camouflage to appear almost invisible, it can sneak up on prey and ensnare it with its long pink tongue. If unnoticed for too long, though, it pouts and may never reveal itself. This Pokémon lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|tropical and temperate forests}}.
Kecleons live in forests.


==Diet==
Although Kecleon typically appears as green with yellow stripes, it is known to possess various non-{{Shiny}} color variations. A purplish variant of Kecleon has been seen in [[EP205|the anime]], the [[Kecleon (Chilling Reign 122)|TCG]], and the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]; the purplish Kecleon in the latter also has light-green outlines rather than yellow. Blue, red, and brown variants of Kecleon have made a singular appearance in the [[Kecleon (Chilling Reign 122)|TCG]]. Whether these variants are an example of it changing color or if they are different kinds of Kecleon is unclear.
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''


=In the anime=
Kecleon is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Color Change}} as an [[Ability]]. In [[Generation VIII]], this was also true for {{a|Protean}}.
Kecleon first appeared in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]''.  A pair of them tried to foil [[Team Rocket]]'s attempt to steal their [[Madison and Alexa|owners]]' stuff.  This was the first episode in the anime to feature a [[Generation III]] Pokémon.


A Kecleon was one of the Pokémon that played Hide 'n' Seek with [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] and co. in ''[[Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''.  However, said Kecleon missed out on the excitement when a lawn-mower was on the loose.
<gallery>
Invisible Kecleon.png|An invisible Kecleon
KecleonChillingReign122.jpg|Kecleon's prehensile tail and tongue
</gallery>


[[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison]] used a Kecleon against [[Ash]]'s Pikachu in the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire]]'' and ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Kecleon has the first Bonus Field on the [[Ruby Field]]. It will turn invisible, though a [[Devon Scope]] can be knocked out of the tree to make it visible for a short time. Kecleon must be knocked over and then hit with the ball ten times in two minutes to win the round.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]: Two Kecleon; an older green Kecleon and a younger purple Kecleon, run [[Kecleon Shop]], a shop in the game's town settlement. Kecleon may also run shops in [[dungeon]]s. They are normally courteous, but shoplifting will result in multiple high-level wild Kecleon appearing to attack the player. From [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|the WiiWare games]] and up to [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only the green Kecleon is running the shop.
 
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Kecleon</sc> 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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that has the ability to alter its body colors to match its surroundings. A <sc>Kecleon</sc> reverts to its original colors if it is startled.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=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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A Kecleon appeared in a [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode that took place in [[Big Town]].  It was stealing food to take to an {{p|Azumarill}}'s sick neice.
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Two Kecleon owned a shop in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''.  Unfortunately, [[Team Meanies]] stole everything they had.
====In side games====
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=Game data=
===Held items===
==NPC appearances==
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Kecleon has the first Bonus Field on the [[Ruby Field]].  It will turn invisible, though a {{i|Devon Scope}} can be knocked out of the tree to make it visible for a short time.  Kecleon must be knocked over and then hit with the ball ten times in two minutes to win the round.
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Two Kecleon run the shop at [[Pokémon Square]].  Other Kecleon will randomly have shops within dungeons.  They are normally courteous but shoplifting will result in multiple wild Kecleon appearing to attack the player.  While these Kecleon are at an extremely high level and hard to recruit, this is the only way to obtain Kecleon in the game.
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==Pokédex entries==
===Stats===
{{Dex
====Base stats====
|type=normal
{{BaseStats
|gen=3
|type=Normal
|rubydex=Kecleon is capable of [[Color Change (ability)|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.
|HP=60
|sapphiredex=Kecleon [[Color Change (ability)|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.
|Attack=90
|emeralddex=A Pokémon that has the ability to [[Color Change (ability)|alter its body colors]] to match its surroundings. A Kecleon reverts to its original colors if it is startled.
|Defense=70
|firereddex=It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also [[Color Change (ability)|changes color]] if it is happy or sad.
|SpAtk=60
|leafgreendex=It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also [[Color Change (ability)|changes color]] if it is happy or sad.
|SpDef=120
|diamonddex=It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
|Speed=40}}
|pearldex=It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
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==Game locations==
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Availability|
{{Pokéthlon
type=normal |
|type=Normal
gen=3 |
|Speed=3
rsrarity=Rare |
|SpeedMax=4
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|Technique=4
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|TechniqueMax=5
dparea={{rt|210}} ([[Poké Radar]], Diamond only) |
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
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===In side games===
===Type effectiveness===
 
{{TypeEffectiveness
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! Location
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| [[Pokémon Channel]]
|Ground=100
| [[Mt. Snowfall]]
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| [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]
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| Plains
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|Fire=100
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
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| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
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| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
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==Base stats==
Due to its Abilities, this Pokémon will change its type throughout the battle, thus changing its weaknesses. For instance, if hit by (with {{a|Color Change}}), or after using (with {{a|Protean}}) a {{type|Fighting}} move, it will become more vulnerable to a {{type|Psychic}} attack and more resistant to a {{type|Dark}} attack if either is used next.
{{BaseStats|
HP=60 |
Attack=90 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk=60 |
SpDef=120 |
Speed=40 }}


==Type effectiveness==
===Learnset===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
Kecleon is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
Normal=100 |
Flying=100 |
Fighting=200 |
Ground=100 |
Rock=100 |
Fire=100 |
Grass=100 |
Bug=100 |
Poison=100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic=100 |
Ghost=0 |
Water=100 |
Ice=100 |
Dragon=100 |
Dark=100 |
Steel=100 }}


Note that the numbers above ignore the effects of Kecleon's ability; this is for Kecleon if it is of [[Normal (type)|its natural type]]. For the weaknesses/resistances of any other type, please see the page on that type.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level8|30|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
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{{learnlist/level8|42|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|46|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}


==Learnset==
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM60|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM63|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}


{{learnset intro|Kecleon}}
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/H|0055|Golduck}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}|Disable|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0300|Skitty}}{{MSP/H|0301|Delcatty}}{{MSP/H|0431|Glameow}}{{MSP/H|0432|Purugly}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0352|Kecleon}}|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0325|Spoink}}{{MSP/H|0326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/H|0428|Lopunny}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0194|Wooper}}{{MSP/H|0195|Quagsire}}|Recover|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0235|Smeargle}}|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}


===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Kecleon|Normal|Normal|3}}


<CENTER>
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|- style="background: #{{normal color}};"
! Game
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
|-
| Start
! style="background: #{{tcg colorless color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
|| {{M|Thief}}<BR>{{M|Tail Whip}}<BR>{{M|Astonish}}<BR>{{M|Lick}}<BR>'''{{M|Scratch}}'''
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|-
|-
| 4 || '''{{M|Bind}}'''
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Quick Attack}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Kecleon (EX Legend Maker 37)]]
|}
 
===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=352|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=352|rarity=Rare}}
|-
|-
| 7 || {{M|Faint Attack}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|body=1
|rate=-33.9
|area=Overgrown Forest
|P1=What color do you like? I can change into it!
|P2=Huh? Well, now, my HP's half gone!
|P3=Sorry, I'm about done. I can't begin to change color anymore...
|PL=Leveled up! We're in business now!
}}
|-
|-
| 10 || '''{{M|Fury Swipes}}'''
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|body=1
|rate=-49.5
|IQ=G
}}
|-
|-
| 15 || {{M|Psybeam}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Kangaskhan}}, {{p|Hawlucha}}
|recruitment=Talk to after connecting with 750 Pokémon
|P1=Welcome! ♪ For one of my dearest customers, I'll do my best!
|P2=Urk… This is pretty bad, wouldn't you say?
}}
|-
|-
| 20 || {{M|Shadow Sneak}}
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|fieldpower=0
|loop=4
|MinEXP=40
|MaxEXP=100
|num=104
|browser=Kecleon keeps an eye on things while hiding by blending in with the surroundings.
}}
|-
|-
| 24 || {{M|Screech}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=3
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
|-
| 25 || '''{{M|Slash}}'''
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|walk=1.67
|hp=51
|attack=76
|defense=58
|speed=60
}}
|-
|-
| 39 || {{M|Substitute}}
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|pad=He hides and watches over all Pokémon. He surprisingly knows details about everything.
}}
|-
|-
| 46 || {{M|Sucker Punch}}
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=352
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=352|num=240
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
|-
|-
| 55 || {{M|Shadow Claw}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352
|buddy=5
|hatch=N/A
|candy=Kecleon
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=161
|defense=189
|fast={{m|Lick}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
|special={{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}
}}
<div style="margin:0.5ch; background:#fff; {{roundy|10px}}; padding:1ch;">
Kecleon can be found hiding within PokéStops. To catch it, one has to tap it multiple times. Then it'll appear on the map.
</div>
|-
|-
| 64 || {{M|Ancientpower}}
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=352|pdex=064
|}</CENTER>
|dex=Kecleon can {{a|Color Change|change their skin color}} to blend in with their surroundings and hide. They live all over [[Elsewhere Forest|the forest]]. Did you spot them all?}}
|}
 
===Evolution data===
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{{Evobox-1
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0352
|name1=Kecleon
|type1-1=Normal}}
</div>
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=352}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=352}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=352}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=352|crop=67}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=352|crop=68}}
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{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0352}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|352|Kecleon}}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Gizmo Kecleon.png|thumb|250px|Kecleon in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Madison Reddy.png|thumb|250px|Purple Kecleon in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Two Kecleon debuted in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', under the ownership of [[Madison and Alexa]], who [[nickname]]d them Reddy and Greeny. They tried to foil {{TRT}}'s attempt to steal their owners' belongings.
 
In ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'', a Kecleon played hide-and-seek with {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends. However, it missed out on the chaos when a lawnmower was on the loose. It was eventually revealed to have not been found because it turned invisible, making it the winner.
 
In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire]]'' and ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', {{jo|Harrison}} used a Kecleon against {{Ash}}'s Pikachu in the [[Silver Conference]]. It eventually lost to Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} after an intense battle.
 
In ''[[HS09|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'', a Kecleon stole food and gave it to {{DL|Pichu Brothers|Azumarill}}'s sick niece.
 
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', the Kecleon Brothers had all of their items bought out by [[Team Meanies]]. They reappeared in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
 
In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', [[Angela]] owns a Kecleon that trained her team of ninjas.
 
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[JN078|Detective Drizzile!]]'', under the ownership of [[Gizmo Bilt]]. He used her to infiltrate the [[Cerise Laboratory]].
 
===Minor appearances===
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Kecleon appeared in ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]''.
 
A Coordinator's Kecleon appeared in ''[[AG050|Pros and Con Artists]]''.
 
In ''[[AG068|A Double Dilemma]]'', a Kecleon was living in [[North Petalburg]].
 
In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Kecleon attended the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
 
In ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', [[Jessie]]'s fantasy featured a Kecleon.
 
In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', a Coordinator's Kecleon competed in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]].
 
In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'' a Kecleon attended {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.
 
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.
 
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''.
 
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[XY023|Coming Back into the Cold!]]''.
 
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[XY047|Dreaming a Performer's Dream!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Kecleon appeared in ''[[XY091|A Performance Pop Quiz!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Kecleon competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP271|Kecleon|Ash's Pokédex|Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. Kecleon is able to blend into its surroundings by {{a|Color Change|changing the color}} of its body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN078|Kecleon|Goh's Rotom Phone|Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. Kecleon can change the color of its body at will, but the zigzag pattern on its stomach stays the same.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}


==Side game data==
==In the manga==
[[File:Wally Kecleon.png|thumb|250px|Kecleon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Kecleon debuted in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].


{{Side game|
{{adv|Wally}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Kecleon in the [[Petalburg Woods]] with {{adv|Ruby}}'s assistance in ''[[PS187|Tongue-Tied Kecleon]]''. He cherishes him as his first Pokémon, like [[Wally|his game counterpart]]'s {{p|Ralts}}. He is often used for maneuvers involving his long tongue, and is the first of the mainly-green wardrobe of Wally's team, joined by a {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Cacturne}}, and the {{p|Flygon}} given by [[Norman]].
type=normal |
 
Trozei=yes |
An Ally Kecleon appeared in ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]'', where it helped a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} fight {{adv|Moon}}.
rarity=Rare |
 
Dungeon=yes |
====Pokédex entries====
body=1 |
{{Mangadexheader}}
rate=-33.9% |
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS187]]|This Pokémon can change the colors of its body and blend into the surroundings. But it cannot change the zigzag pattern on its stomach.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
area=Overgrown Forest |
{{Mangadexfooter}}
P1= What color do you like? I can change into it! |
{{Mangadexheader}}
P2= Huh? Well, now, my HP's half gone! |
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS187]]|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.{{tt|*|VIZ Media}}}}
P3= Sorry, I'm about done. I can't begin to change color anymore... |
{{Mangadexfooter}}
PL= Leveled up! We're in business now! |
 
Partner=no |
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Ranger=yes |
Two Kecleon appeared in ''[[GRT3|Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!]]''.
typeG= Normal |
 
Assist=no |
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
field= None |
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[PMRS20|Clefairy Becomes A Billionaire?!]]''.
browser= Kecleon keeps an eye on things while hiding by blending in with the surroundings. |
}}


==Evolution==
A Kecleon appeared in ''[[PMRS39|Pokémon New Year]]''.
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=Trivia=
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Haidoru]] has a Kecleon which served as his partner Pokémon.


Kecleon is one of the five Pokémon that can turn into a pure {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon. The others are {{p|Arceus}} while holding the [[Sky Plate]] and {{p|Porygon}}, {{p|Porygon2}}, and {{p|Porygon-Z}} by using {{m|Conversion2}} after being hit by a {{type2|Ground}} move.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Kecleon (TCG)}}


==Origin==
==Trivia==
* Kecleon is the first Pokémon in the anime to officially demonstrate {{a|Color Change|an Ability}}.
* Kecleon is the hardest Pokémon to recruit in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], with a base recruit rate of -33.9%. It can only be recruited if the {{player}} is level 90 or higher, and if they are holding a [[Recruitment items|Friend Bow]]. Even after all this, Kecleon's recruit rate is only 0.1%. Requirements changed in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]; the player must instead be at level 99, while holding a [[Golden Mask]] with the "Fast Friend" [[IQ]] skill; these requirements come in conjunction with its base recruit rate decreasing to -49.5%.
* The [[Pokémon Colosseum beta#Unused Shadow Pokémon e-mails|internal files]] for [[Pokémon Colosseum]] lists Kecleon as being meant to be a [[Shadow Pokémon]] multiple times.
* Kecleon is the last [[Generation III]] Pokémon to debut in {{g|GO}}. It debuted on January 7, 2023, nearly four years after the last time a Generation III Pokémon debuted in GO (Speed Forme {{p|Deoxys}}, on June 28, 2019).
** Due to an oversight caused by replacing Kecleon data by {{p|Meltan}} around September 22, 2018, Kecleon became [[gender unknown]]<ref>[https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/6-pokemon-go/faq/3785-kecleon-known-issues/ Kecleon Known Issues]. Pokémon GO Help Center (niantic.helpshift.com)</ref> and used Meltan's [[cry]], although the latter issue was quickly fixed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/poke_miners/status/1611862091681632256 PokeMiners on Twitter]</ref>
*** In an official trailer showcasing Kecleon's debut, Kecleon uses Meltan's cry even though the trailer does not use actual game footage.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI0xesjgB1M Kecleon makes its Pokémon GO debut!]" Pokémon GO. ''YouTube.''</ref>


Kecleon is based on a chameleon.
===Origin===
Kecleon appears to be based on a {{wp|chameleon}}; in particular, the {{wp|veiled chameleon}}.


===Name origin===
====Name origin====
Kecleon's name, a corruption of its Japanese name, may be a combination of 隠れ ''kakure'', hidden, and ''[[wp:chameleon|chameleon]]''.
Kecleon and Kakureon may be a combination of 隠れる ''kakureru'' (to hide, to conceal oneself) and ''chameleon''.


=In other languages=
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Kecleon
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Kecleon
|ja=カクレオン ''Kakureon''|jameaning=From {{tt|隠れる ''kakureru''|to hide, to conceal oneself}} and ''chameleon''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: ???<!-- ''''-->
|fr=Kecleon|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Kecleon|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Kecleon|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Kecleon|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=켈리몬 ''Kelimon''{{tt|*|Games, anime (AG onwards)}}<br>숨을래몬 ''Sumeullaemon''{{tt|*|Anime (SBS's 2002 airing of the original series)}}|komeaning=From ''color'' and ''chameleon''<br>From {{tt|숨을래 ''sum-ellae''|to want to hide}} and ''chameleon''
|zh_cmn=變隱龍 / 变隐龙 ''Biānyǐnlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|變色龍 / 变色龙 ''biànsèlóng''|chameleon}} and {{tt|隱 / 隐 ''yǐn''|concealed}}
|zh_yue=變隱龍 ''Binyánlùhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|變色龍 ''binsīklùhng''|chameleon}} and {{tt|隱 ''yán''|concealed}}
|hi=छिपगिट ''Chhipgit''|himeaning=From {{tt|छिपना ''chhipna''|to hide}}, {{tt|छिपकली ''chhipkali''|lizard}}, and {{tt|गिरगिट ''girgit''|chameleon}}
|th=คาคุเลียน ''Khakhulian''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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=External links=
==References==
<references/>


[[wp:Kecleon|Article on Wikipedia]]
==External links==


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Latest revision as of 04:47, 2 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Kecleon
Color Swap Pokémon
カクレオン
Kakureon
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Kecleon



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Normal Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Color Change Cacophony
Cacophony
Protean
Gen VI+ Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
200 (36.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
3'03" 1.0 m
Kecleon
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Weight
48.5 lbs. 22.0 kg
Kecleon
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
132
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
154
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Kecleon
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Atk
0
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Sp.Atk
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Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
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Kecleon (Japanese: カクレオン Kakureon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Kecleon, along with Wailmer and Azurill, was one of the first Generation III Pokémon revealed, on March 7, 2001.

Biology

Kecleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon that is usually green. On either side of its head are yellow frills, which are connected by lines to its yellow lips and rings around its eyes. There are small ridges on its shoulders and a red zigzag stripe around its midsection. The hands and feet have three short digits each, and it has yellow soles. It also has a long skinny tail that is usually curled tightly in a spiral.

Kecleon is able to change the colors of its body at will and is known for frequently using this ability to camouflage itself. However, it is unable to change the color of its red stripe. Its color also changes based on its mood and health, darkening in color with better health. By using camouflage to appear almost invisible, it can sneak up on prey and ensnare it with its long pink tongue. If unnoticed for too long, though, it pouts and may never reveal itself. This Pokémon lives in tropical and temperate forests.

Although Kecleon typically appears as green with yellow stripes, it is known to possess various non-Shiny color variations. A purplish variant of Kecleon has been seen in the anime, the TCG, and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series; the purplish Kecleon in the latter also has light-green outlines rather than yellow. Blue, red, and brown variants of Kecleon have made a singular appearance in the TCG. Whether these variants are an example of it changing color or if they are different kinds of Kecleon is unclear.

Kecleon is the only known Pokémon that can have Color Change as an Ability. In Generation VIII, this was also true for Protean.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#145
Kanto
#—
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.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
White
Black 2 It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #116
Hoenn
#150
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.
Generation VII Alola
 US  UM : #214
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Kecleon USUM.png
Kecleon in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123
Emerald
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond
Route 210 (Poké Radar)
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Great Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Treehouse
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve
Dream World
Dream Park
Generation VI
X Y
Route 6, Friend Safari (Normal)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Lavaridge Town*, Mossdeep Space Center*
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Dividing Peak Tunnel
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Route 210 (Poké Radar), Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Channel
Mt. Snowfall
Pinball: R&S
Forest (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Huge Storage 3, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Kecleon Shops in Mt. Blaze onwards
Ranger
Kisara Plain
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Kecleon Shops in Waterfall Cave onwards
MD Sky
Kecleon Shops in Waterfall Cave onwards
MD WiiWare
Kecleon Shops in dungeons
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Treetops: Shimmering Lake
PokéPark 2
Cove AreaPost-game
Rumble U
Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek
MD GtI
Kecleon Shops in dungeons; can't be recruited
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (All Areas)
Super MD
Kecleon Shops in towns
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Celebi Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Joyous Tower (51F-98F)
New Snap
Elsewhere Forest, Belusylva Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3)


Held items

Games Held items
Ruby Sapphire
Emerald
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Black 2 White 2

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
440
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Due to its Abilities, this Pokémon will change its type throughout the battle, thus changing its weaknesses. For instance, if hit by (with Color Change), or after using (with Protean) a Fighting-type move, it will become more vulnerable to a Psychic-type attack and more resistant to a Dark-type attack if either is used next.

Learnset

Kecleon is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15
011 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
044 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
077 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30
1010 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
1313 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15
1616 Disable Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1818 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20
2121 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2525 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3030 Detect Fighting Status 0000 —% 5
3333 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100100% 15
3838 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
4242 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —% 10
4646 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
5050 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kecleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kecleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM03
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM10
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM13
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM22
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM23
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM24
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM28
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM30
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM34
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM35
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM56
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM60
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM60 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM63
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM67
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM67 Recycle Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM70
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM73
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM76
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM77
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM80
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM86
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM92
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM93
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
TM96
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kecleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kecleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
VulpixNinetalesPsyduckGolduckKecleon
Disable Normal Status 100% 20
MeowthPersianNuzleafShiftrySkittyDelcattyGlameowPurugly
Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
UmbreonHoundourHoundoomKecleon
Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15
SpoinkGrumpigLopunny
Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15
ChimcharMonfernoInfernapeLucario
Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
WooperQuagsire
Recover Normal Status —% 10
Smeargle
Trick Psychic Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kecleon in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kecleon in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kecleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kecleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kecleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kecleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Quick Attack Kecleon (EX Legend Maker 37)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS352.png PinRSani352.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani352.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -33.9%
Friend Area: Overgrown Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP What color do you like? I can change into it!
26%-50% HP Huh? Well, now, my HP's half gone!
1%-25% HP Sorry, I'm about done. I can't begin to change color anymore...
Level up Leveled up! We're in business now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 352.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -49.5%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 352.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to after connecting with 750 Pokémon
Connected to: Kangaskhan, Hawlucha
Connection Orb Set: 7

Phrases
Normal Welcome! ♪ For one of my dearest customers, I'll do my best!
Low HP (< 50%) Urk… This is pretty bad, wouldn't you say?
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Normal
Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 40 Max. exp.: 100
Browser entry R-104
Kecleon keeps an eye on things while hiding by blending in with the surroundings.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush352Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2352.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He hides and watches over all Pokémon. He surprisingly knows details about everything.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT352.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#240
Shuffle352.png

Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO352.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 161 Base Defense: 189
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Lick, Sucker Punch
Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Flamethrower, Thunder, Ice Beam, Aerial Ace, Shadow Sneak

Kecleon can be found hiding within PokéStops. To catch it, one has to tap it multiple times. Then it'll appear on the map.

New Pokémon Snap
NPS352.png
Photodex entry #064
Kecleon can change their skin color to blend in with their surroundings and hide. They live all over the forest. Did you spot them all?

Evolution data

0352Kecleon.png
Unevolved
Kecleon
 Normal 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 352.png Spr b 3r 352.png Spr 3e 352.png Spr b 3e 352.png Spr 3f 352.png Spr b 3f 352.png
Spr 3r 352 s.png Spr b 3r 352 s.png Spr 3e 352 s.png Spr b 3e 352 s.png Spr 3f 352 s.png Spr b 3f 352 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 352.png Spr b 4d 352.png Spr 4p 352.png Spr b 4p 352.png Spr 4h 352.png Spr b 4h 352.png
Spr 4d 352 s.png Spr b 4d 352 s.png Spr 4p 352 s.png Spr b 4p 352 s.png Spr 4h 352 s.png Spr b 4h 352 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 352.png Spr b 5b 352.png Spr 5b2 352.png Spr b 5b2 352.png
Spr 5b 352 s.png Spr b 5b 352 s.png Spr 5b2 352 s.png Spr b 5b2 352 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 352.png
Spr b 6x 352.png
Spr 6o 352.png
Spr b 6o 352.png
Spr 6x 352 s.png
Spr b 6x 352 s.png
Spr 6o 352 s.png
Spr b 6o 352 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 352.png
Spr b 7s 352.png
Spr 7s 352.png
Spr b 7s 352.png
Spr 7s 352 s.png
Spr b 7s 352 s.png
Spr 7s 352 s.png
Spr b 7s 352 s.png
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0352.png HOME0352 s.png
352MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Kecleon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Kecleon in the anime
Purple Kecleon in the anime

Major appearances

Two Kecleon debuted in The Kecleon Caper, under the ownership of Madison and Alexa, who nicknamed them Reddy and Greeny. They tried to foil Team Rocket's attempt to steal their owners' belongings.

In Pikachu's PikaBoo, a Kecleon played hide-and-seek with Pikachu and his friends. However, it missed out on the chaos when a lawnmower was on the loose. It was eventually revealed to have not been found because it turned invisible, making it the winner.

In Playing with Fire and Johto Photo Finish, Harrison used a Kecleon against Ash's Pikachu in the Silver Conference. It eventually lost to Pikachu's Thunderbolt after an intense battle.

In Big Meowth, Little Dreams, a Kecleon stole food and gave it to Azumarill's sick niece.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, the Kecleon Brothers had all of their items bought out by Team Meanies. They reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.

In From Cradle to Save, Angela owns a Kecleon that trained her team of ninjas.

A Kecleon appeared in Detective Drizzile!, under the ownership of Gizmo Bilt. He used her to infiltrate the Cerise Laboratory.

Minor appearances

A Coordinator's Kecleon appeared in Now That's Flower Power!.

A Coordinator's Kecleon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.

In A Double Dilemma, a Kecleon was living in North Petalburg.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Kecleon attended the Ever Grande Conference.

In One Big Happiny Family!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Kecleon.

In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, a Coordinator's Kecleon competed in the Battle Stage of the Wallace Cup.

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade a Kecleon attended Meloetta's concert.

A Kecleon appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

A Kecleon appeared in A PokéVision of Things to Come!.

A Kecleon appeared in Coming Back into the Cold!.

A Kecleon appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.

A Trainer's Kecleon appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Kecleon competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP271 Kecleon Ash's Pokédex Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. Kecleon is able to blend into its surroundings by changing the color of its body.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN078 Kecleon Goh's Rotom Phone Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. A Normal type. Kecleon can change the color of its body at will, but the zigzag pattern on its stomach stays the same.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Kecleon debuted in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Wally caught a Kecleon in the Petalburg Woods with Ruby's assistance in Tongue-Tied Kecleon. He cherishes him as his first Pokémon, like his game counterpart's Ralts. He is often used for maneuvers involving his long tongue, and is the first of the mainly-green wardrobe of Wally's team, joined by a Roselia, Cacturne, and the Flygon given by Norman.

An Ally Kecleon appeared in Flash and Cosmog's Secret, where it helped a Totem Lurantis fight Moon.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS187 This Pokémon can change the colors of its body and blend into the surroundings. But it cannot change the zigzag pattern on its stomach.*
Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS187 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.*

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

Two Kecleon appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Kecleon appeared in Clefairy Becomes A Billionaire?!.

A Kecleon appeared in Pokémon New Year.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Haidoru has a Kecleon which served as his partner Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Kecleon (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Kecleon appears to be based on a chameleon; in particular, the veiled chameleon.

Name origin

Kecleon and Kakureon may be a combination of 隠れる kakureru (to hide, to conceal oneself) and chameleon.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese カクレオン Kakureon From 隠れる kakureru and chameleon
France Flag.png French Kecleon Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kecleon Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kecleon Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Kecleon Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 켈리몬 Kelimon*
숨을래몬 Sumeullaemon*
From color and chameleon
From 숨을래 sum-ellae and chameleon
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 變隱龍 / 变隐龙 Biānyǐnlóng From 變色龍 / 变色龙 biànsèlóng and 隱 / 隐 yǐn
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 變隱龍 Binyánlùhng From 變色龍 binsīklùhng and yán


References

  1. Kecleon Known Issues. Pokémon GO Help Center (niantic.helpshift.com)
  2. PokeMiners on Twitter
  3. "Kecleon makes its Pokémon GO debut!" Pokémon GO. YouTube.

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