Kecleon: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

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.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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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.

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
Froakie Frogadier Greninja Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada

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

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1ScratchNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

4BindTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

7Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30

10FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10

13Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

16DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20

18Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

21Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

25SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

30DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

33Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

38ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

42SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

46Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

50Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 46

TM10Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

HM01CutNo additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15

TMFlamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TMSolar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TMThunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15

TMFire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TMFlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TMIron Tail30% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TMRecycleRestores the item the user last used.NormalStatus——10

TMBrick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TMSkill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveThis move does not check accuracy.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TMDrain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TMShadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TMTrick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TMStealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TMGrass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 7

EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20

EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFoul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

EggMagic CoatBounces back certain non-damaging moves.PsychicStatus——15

EggPower-Up Punch100% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.FightingPhys40100%20

EggRecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5

EggTrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—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.

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.