352: Kecleon

Essentials

Kecleon

Color Swap Pokémon

Abilities

Color Change: Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.

Hidden Ability

Protean: Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 352
Original Hoenn: 145
Central Kalos: 116
New Hoenn: 150
Updated Alola: 214

Names

Japanese: カクレオン (kakureon)
: カクレオン
Official roomaji: Kakureon
Korean: 켈리몬
Chinese: 變隱龍
: 变隐龙
French: Kecleon
German: Kecleon
Spanish: Kecleon
Italian: Kecleon

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Field

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

154

Effort points

1 Special Defense

Capture rate

200

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

	5%	Persim Berry
		nothing
	5%	Persim Berry
	5%	Persim Berry
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Kecleon

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.0	293	324
Attack	90	64.5	248	279
Defense	70	50.6	208	239
Special Attack	60	41.0	188	219
Special Defense	120	94.6	308	339
Speed	40	17.8	148	179
Total	440	46.2

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/14/19

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Color Swap Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

3'3.4"
1.0 m

Weight

220

48.5 lb
22.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Ruby

Sapphire

Emerald

Diamond

Route 210, west, towards Celestic Town

Black 2

Nature Sanctuary

Nature Sanctuary

White 2

Nature Sanctuary

Nature Sanctuary

X

Route 6

Y

Route 6

Pal Park

Area: Forest
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Normal moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Kecleon's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Lick			30	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	Bind			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
						7	7	7	Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						10	10	10	Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
7	7	7	7	7	7				Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
12	10	10	10	10	10	13	13	13	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
						16	16	16	Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
		14	14	14	14				Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
17	15	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
24									Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
						21	21	21	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
	20	22	22	22	22				Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
31	25	27	27	27	27	25	25	25	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	32	32	32	32	32				Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
						30	30	30	Camouflage			20	—	—		User's type changes to match the terrain.
						33	33	33	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
						38	38	38	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
40	39	37	37	37	37	42	42	42	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	46	43	43	43	43	46	46	46	Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
	55	49	49	49	49				Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
49	64	55	55	55	55				Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
				58	58	50	50	50	Synchronoise			10	120	100%		Hits any Pokémon that shares a type with the user.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
									Camouflage			20	—	—		User's type changes to match the terrain.
									Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
									Dizzy Punch			10	70	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
									Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
									Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
									Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
									Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
									Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
									Recover			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
									Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
									Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
									Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
					•				Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
					•				Synchronoise			10	120	100%		Hits any Pokémon that shares a type with the user.
•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
									Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
									Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Bind			20	15	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
									Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
									Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
									Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
									Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
									Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
									Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
									Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
									Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
									Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Knock Off			20	65	100%		Target drops its held item.
									Last Resort			5	140	100%		Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
									Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Metronome			10	—	—		Randomly selects and uses any move in the game.
									Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
									Recycle			10	—	—		User recovers the item it last used up.
									Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
									Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
									Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
									Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
									Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
									Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
									Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
									Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
									Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
									Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
									Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
									Wonder Room			10	—	—		All Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
							01	01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
				01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03	03	03						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23	23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	Thunder			10	110	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34	34	34						Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
48	48	48	48						Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
49	49	49	49						Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
	57	57	57	57	57	57	57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
				59	59	59			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
	58	58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	60	60	60						Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				67	67	67			Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
	67	67	67						Recycle			10	—	—		User recovers the item it last used up.
	70	70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	73	73	73	73	73	73	73	73	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
	76	76	76						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
	78	78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				83					Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
	82	82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83	83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
	87	87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	92	Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
						94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
				94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
					98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
					100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1	H1			Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5									Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
H6	H6	H6	H6			H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.