Kecleon (Pokémon)

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Kecleon Color Swap Pokémon カクレオン Kakureon #352 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Color Change Cacophony Cacophony Protean 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 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 48.5 lbs. 22.0 kg Kecleon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 132 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 154 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Kecleon 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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, in early March 2001.

Biology

An invisible Kecleon

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. A purplish variant has been seen in the anime and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series; whether this is an example of it changing color or simply a different kind of Kecleon is unknown. This Pokémon lives in tropical and temperate forests.

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.

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.

In the manga

Kecleon in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.*

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Two Kecleon appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Kecleon appeared in Clefairy Becomes A Billionaire?!.

A Kecleon appeared in Pokémon New Year.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Haidoru has a Kecleon which served as his partner Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Kecleon (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon 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 dungeons. They are normally courteous, but shoplifting will result in multiple high-level wild Kecleon appearing to attack the player. From the WiiWare games and up to Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, only the green Kecleon is running the shop.

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 USUM: #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 #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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 the 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 City (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

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 Area Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek MD GtI Kecleon Shops in dungeons
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3) Rumble World Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (All Areas) PSMD Kecleon Shops in towns
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Persim Berry (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Persim Berry (5%)
Platinum		Persim Berry (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Persim Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

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

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Kecleon's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Quick Attack	Kecleon (EX Legend Maker 37)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -49.5% IQ group: G
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 Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: He hides and watches over all Pokémon. He surprisingly knows details about everything.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #240 Mind Zap Delays your opponent's disruptions.
Pokémon GO 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

Evolution

Unevolved Kecleon  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kecleon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Colosseum and XD sprites

Colosseum	XD	Colosseum menu	XD menu

Trivia

• Kecleon is the first Pokémon in the anime to demonstrate 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 Friend Bow. Even after all this, Kecleon's recruit rate is only 0.1%. Requirements changed in Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and 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 internal files for Pokémon Colosseum lists Kecleon as being meant to be a Shadow Pokémon multiple times.

Origin

Kecleon is based on a chameleon, most likely the veiled chameleon.

Name origin

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カクレオン Kakureon From 隠れる kakureru and chameleon French Kecleon Same as English name Spanish Kecleon Same as English name German Kecleon Same as English name Italian Kecleon Same as English name Korean 켈리몬 Kelimon* (숨을래몬 Sum'eullaemon*) Possibly from color and chameleon (A play on 숨을래 sum'ellae and chameleon) Mandarin Chinese 變隱龍 / 变隐龙 Biānyǐnlóng From 變色龍 biàn​sè​lóng and 隱 yǐn Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi केकलियन Kecleon Transliteration of English name Thai คาคุเลียน Khakhulian Transcription of Japanese name

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