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title: "Kecleon (#0352): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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#0352 · Hoenn · Generation 3

# Kecleon

Color Swap Pokémon · Normal-type

![Kecleon official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/352.webp)

Kecleon is a [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)-type Pokémon, the Color Swap Pokémon, number 352 (#0352) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 3 and comes from the [Hoenn](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/hoenn) region. It is 1 m tall and weighs 22 kg.

Kecleon is the Color Swap Pokémon, a chameleon that blends into its surroundings to sneak up on prey, with one flaw: it cannot change the red zigzag stripe on its belly.

## How to pronounce Kecleon

Kecleon is pronounced **KEK-lee-on**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Kecleon said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/352.mp3)

In Japanese it is カクレオン (Kakureon).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Kecleon is an upright, lizard-like Pokémon, 1 m tall and 22 kg, usually green, with yellow frills flanking its head, yellow lips and eye rings, and that red zigzag stripe around its middle. Its hands and feet have three digits each, its soles are yellow, and its thin tail is usually curled into a spiral. A long, stretchy pink tongue shoots out to ensnare prey.

### Behaviour

Kecleon changes colour at will to match its surroundings, and its shade also shifts with mood and health: the Pokédex says the darker the colour, the healthier it is. If it is startled it reverts to its original colours, and if it is ignored for too long it sulks and may never come out of hiding.

### Habitat

The Pokédex lists a forest habitat, and Bulbapedia says it lives in tropical and temperate forests.

### Powers

Its Ability Color Change makes its type match the move that hits it, and its Hidden Ability Protean changes its type to match each move it uses. It learns Shadow Sneak, Slash, Camouflage, Shadow Claw, Sucker Punch and Synchronoise by levelling up. With base Special Defense 120 and Attack 90 it can take special hits and strike back.

### Name origin

Kecleon and its Japanese name Kakureon (カクレオン) may both combine kakureru, 'to hide', with 'chameleon'.

### Design inspiration

Kecleon looks like a chameleon, and Bulbapedia says it appears to be modelled on the panther chameleon or the Cape dwarf chameleon.

### In the games

In the Mystery Dungeon games Kecleon run the shops, and shoplifting brings angry high-level Kecleon down on you. In the core series it debuted in Ruby and Sapphire, found on Routes 118 to 121 and 123 of Hoenn, and in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire one hides invisibly in Lavaridge Town's left hot spring until a Devon Scope reveals it. It is not in Scarlet and Violet, and in Legends: Z-A it comes by trade in the base game and wild in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose.

### In the anime

Two Kecleon debuted in 'The Kecleon Caper', owned by Madison and Alexa, who called them Reddy and Greeny. In 'Playing with Fire' and 'Johto Photo Finish', Harrison used a Kecleon against Ash's Pikachu at the Silver Conference.

### Fun facts

- Kecleon was the first Pokémon in the anime to officially show off an Ability.
- Files inside Pokémon Colosseum mark Kecleon as an intended Shadow Pokémon several times, according to Bulbapedia.
- Kecleon is the toughest Pokémon to recruit in Red and Blue Rescue Team: you need level 90 or above and a Friend Bow, and even then the chance is only 0.1%.
- Kecleon was the final Generation III species to arrive in Pokémon GO, on 7 January 2023.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Kecleon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kecleon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Kecleon (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/kecleon/)

## Base stats

- HP: **60**
- Attack: **90**
- Defense: **70**
- Sp. Atk: **60**
- Sp. Def: **120**
- Speed: **40**

Kecleon’s base stat total is **440**. Its highest stat is Sp. Def.

## Type matchups

### What is Kecleon weak to?

Kecleon takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (2×) moves.

It is immune to [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) moves.

## Evolution

Kecleon does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

## Abilities

- [Color Change](https://pokee.si/abilities/color-change): Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.
- [Protean](https://pokee.si/abilities/protean) (hidden ability): Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

## Moves

### Moves Kecleon learns by level up in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief) | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 1 | [Tail Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/tail-whip) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Astonish](https://pokee.si/moves/astonish) | Ghost | Physical | 30 |
| 1 | [Lick](https://pokee.si/moves/lick) | Ghost | Physical | 30 |
| 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 |
| 4 | [Bind](https://pokee.si/moves/bind) | Normal | Physical | 15 |
| 7 | [Shadow Sneak](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-sneak) | Ghost | Physical | 40 |
| 10 | [Feint](https://pokee.si/moves/feint) | Normal | Physical | 30 |
| 13 | [Fury Swipes](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-swipes) | Normal | Physical | 18 |
| 16 | [Feint Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/feint-attack) | Dark | Physical | 60 |
| 18 | [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam) | Psychic | Special | 65 |
| 21 | [Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power) | Rock | Special | 60 |
| 25 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 |
| 30 | [Camouflage](https://pokee.si/moves/camouflage) | Normal | Status | — |
| 33 | [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw) | Ghost | Physical | 70 |
| 38 | [Screech](https://pokee.si/moves/screech) | Normal | Status | — |
| 42 | [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute) | Normal | Status | — |
| 46 | [Sucker Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/sucker-punch) | Dark | Physical | 70 |
| 50 | [Synchronoise](https://pokee.si/moves/synchronoise) | Psychic | Special | 120 |

### TM moves (37)

Kecleon can learn 37 moves from TMs in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon: [Work Up](https://pokee.si/moves/work-up), [Toxic](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic), [Hidden Power](https://pokee.si/moves/hidden-power), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Frustration](https://pokee.si/moves/frustration), [Solar Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/solar-beam), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Return](https://pokee.si/moves/return), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Double Team](https://pokee.si/moves/double-team), [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower), [Fire Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-blast), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Attract](https://pokee.si/moves/attract), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Charge Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/charge-beam), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Swagger](https://pokee.si/moves/swagger), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Trick Room](https://pokee.si/moves/trick-room), [Confide](https://pokee.si/moves/confide).

Egg moves (12):[Camouflage](https://pokee.si/moves/camouflage), [Disable](https://pokee.si/moves/disable), [Dizzy Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/dizzy-punch), [Fake Out](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-out), [Foul Play](https://pokee.si/moves/foul-play), [Magic Coat](https://pokee.si/moves/magic-coat), [Nasty Plot](https://pokee.si/moves/nasty-plot), [Power-Up Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/power-up-punch), [Recover](https://pokee.si/moves/recover), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Snatch](https://pokee.si/moves/snatch), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick).

Move tutor moves (25): [After You](https://pokee.si/moves/after-you), [Aqua Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-tail), [Bind](https://pokee.si/moves/bind), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Foul Play](https://pokee.si/moves/foul-play), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Last Resort](https://pokee.si/moves/last-resort), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Magic Coat](https://pokee.si/moves/magic-coat), [Recycle](https://pokee.si/moves/recycle), [Role Play](https://pokee.si/moves/role-play), [Shock Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/shock-wave), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Snatch](https://pokee.si/moves/snatch), [Snore](https://pokee.si/moves/snore), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Wonder Room](https://pokee.si/moves/wonder-room).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Field.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 200 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 1 Sp. Def effort value.
- Base experience yield: 154.

## Pokédex entries

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)*

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)*

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)*

## Names around the world

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

## Trivia

- Highest Sp. Def among Normal types in Gen 3: 120.
- Taller than 47% of all Pokémon (1 m).
- Heavier than 45% of all Pokémon (22 kg).
- Base stat total 440, ranked #527 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is Sp. Def, ranked #40 of 1,025.
- One of 131 Normal-type Pokémon (counting dual types).
- One of 130 green Pokémon.
- Number 101 of 135 Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn).
- Can learn 83 different moves in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon.
- Catch rate 200: about 26.1% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 8 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Kecleon (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kecleon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Kecleon (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/kecleon/).
- Pronunciation (KEK-lee-on): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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