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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 3
Species: Color Swap Pokémon
Type: Normal
Height: 1m
Weight: 22kg
Catch Rate: 200
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 變隱龍
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 变隐龙
English Kecleon
French Kecleon
German Kecleon
Italian Kecleon
Japanese カクレオン
Japanese (Romanized) Kakureon
Japanese (Trademark) Kakureon
Korean 켈리몬
Spanish Kecleon

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #352
Hoenn #145
Kalos (Central) #116
Hoenn (ORAS) #150

Abilities

  • Color Change: The Pokémon’s type becomes the type of the move used on it.
  • Protean: Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Fighting 2x
Ghost 0x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Normal 60
90
70
60
120
40
440
7 Normal 60
90
70
60
120
40
440
6 Normal 60
90
70
60
120
40
440

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Ruby Kecleon is capable of changing its body colors at will to blend in with its surroundings. There is an exception - this Pokemon cannot change the zigzag patterns on its belly.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Emerald A POKeMON that has the ability to alter its body colors to match its surroundings. A KECLEON reverts to its original colors if it is startled.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
United States Pokémon FireRed It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
United States Pokémon Pearl It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
United States Pokémon Diamond It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
United States Pokémon Platinum It can freely change its body
United States Pokémon HeartGold It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
United States Pokémon White It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
Japan Pokémon White からだの いろを じゆうに かえる のうりょくを もつ。おなかにある ギザギザもよう だけは かわらない。
United States Pokémon Black It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however.
Japan Pokémon Black からだの いろを じゆうに かえる のうりょくを もつ。おなかにある ギザギザもよう だけは かわらない。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 からだの いろを じゆうに かえる のうりょくを もつ。おなかにある ギザギザもよう だけは かわらない。
Japan Pokémon White 2 からだの いろを じゆうに かえる のうりょくを もつ。おなかにある ギザギザもよう だけは かわらない。
United States Pokémon White 2 It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
South Korea Pokémon Y 몸의 색을 바꿔 풍경에 녹아들어 먹이에게 다가간다. 배의 모양은 지울 수 없다.
Italy Pokémon Y Cambia colore per mimetizzarsi e sorprendere la preda. Il disegno sulla pancia rimane sempre visibile.
Spain Pokémon Y Acecha a sus presas adaptando sus colores a los del paisaje, pero los dibujos de su panza nunca cambian.
France Pokémon Y Il se fond dans son environnement en changeant de couleur, mais le motif sur son ventre reste le même.
Germany Pokémon Y Beim Beutefang passt es seine Farbe der Umgebung an. Nur das Muster auf seinem Bauch bleibt gleich.
Japan Pokémon Y からだの いろを かえて けしきに とけこみ えものに しのびよる。 おなかの もようは けせないのだ。
South Korea Pokémon X 몸의 색을 자유롭게 바꾸는 능력을 가지고 있다. 배에 있는 톱니무늬만은 바뀌지 않는다.
Italy Pokémon X Può mutare il colore del corpo a piacimento. Tuttavia, il motivo a zigzag sul ventre non cambia.
Spain Pokémon X Puede mudar el color de su cuerpo a voluntad, pero el dibujo en zigzag de su panza nunca desaparece.
France Pokémon X Il change de couleur à volonté, mais le motif en zigzag qui orne son ventre reste le même.
Germany Pokémon X Es kann nach Belieben seine Farbe ändern. Nur das gezackte Muster auf seinem Bauch bleibt gleich.
Japan Pokémon X からだの いろを じゆうに かえる のうりょくを もつ。おなかにある ギザギザもよう だけは かわらない。
United States Pokémon X It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
United States Pokémon Y It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Kecleon modifica la coloración de la piel para camuflarse en el medio en el que esté. Así, puede acercarse a hurtadillas a su enemigo sin que se dé cuenta y lanzarle la larga y elástica lengua que tiene para atraparlo por sorpresa.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 몸의 색을 자유로이 바꿔서 주변의 경치에 녹아들 수 있다. 배의 삐쭉삐쭉한 무늬만은 바꿀 수 없다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kecleon è in grado di mutare il colore del proprio corpo per mimetizzarsi con l’ambiente circostante. Tuttavia, fa eccezione il motivo zigzagato sulla pancia, che rimane sempre visibile.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kecleon puede alterar la pigmentación de la piel para mezclarse con su entorno. Lo único que no es capaz de cambiar es el trazado en zigzag que tiene en la panza.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kecleon est capable de modifier les couleurs de son corps pour se fondre dans son environnement. Il y a cependant une exception : ce Pokémon ne peut pas modifier la figure géométrique en zigzag sur son ventre.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kecleon kann die Farbe seines Körpers bei Bedarf verändern, um sich seiner Umgebung anzupassen. Es gibt allerdings eine Ausnahme: Das Zickzackmuster auf seinem Bauch kann es nicht verändern.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire からだの いろを じざいに かえる ことで まわりの けしきに とけこむ ことが できる。 おなかの ギザギザもよう だけは かえられない。
United States Pokémon 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 몸을 경치와 같은 색으로 바꿔 먹이에게 들키지 않고 살며시 다가간다. 길게 늘어나는 혓바닥으로 빠르게 잡는다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Kecleon varia la colorazione del proprio corpo per mimetizzarsi con l’ambiente circostante, consentendogli di tendere un agguato alla preda senza farsi notare. Poi l’attacca con la sua lingua elastica sopraffacendola.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Kecleon change la couleur de son corps pour se fondre dans son environnement, ce qui lui permet de s’approcher de sa proie sans être repéré. Il envoie ensuite sa grande langue élastique pour piéger sa proie qui ne se doute de rien.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Kecleon verändert seine Körperfärbung, um sich seiner Umgebung anzupassen. Dadurch kann es sich prima an seine ahnungslose Beute anschleichen. Es schlägt mit seiner dehnbaren, langen Zunge aus und fängt sie.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby からだを けしきと おなじ いろに かえて えものに きづかれない ように しのびよる。 ながく のびる ベロで すばやく つかまえる。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Angela's Kecleon
  • Japan イチコのカクレオン
  • Japan Ichiko no Kakureon
  • Japan Ichiko's Kakureon
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Madison's Kecleon (Reddy)
  • Japan エルのカクレオン (アズキちゃん)
  • Japan Elle no Kakureon (Azuki-chan)
  • Japan Elle's Kakureon (Azuki-chan)
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Alexa's Kecleon (Greeny)
  • Japan リサのカクレオン (ミドリちゃん)
  • Japan Lisa no Kakureon (Midori-chan)
  • Japan Lisa's Kakureon (Midori-chan)
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Harrison's Kecleon
  • Japan ハヅキのカクレオン
  • Japan Hazuki no Kakureon
  • Japan Hazuki's Kakureon
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Gizmo's Kecleon
  • Japan ヤバシのカクレオン
  • Japan Yabashi no Kakureon
  • Japan Yabashi's Kakureon
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Kecleon Bros.
  • Japan カクレオン
  • Japan Kakureon
  • Japan Kakureon

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 89
GS 154
GS 155
GS 156
AG 33
AG 50
AG 68
AG 127
AG 157
DP 38
PC 20
PSFC 4
DP 78
Movie 15
PSFC 7
XY 16
XY 21
XY 23
XY 47
MES 4
XY 91
SM 129
PM2019 78
PM2019 126
SP 19

TCG Cards

#18: Kecleon
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#37: Kecleon
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#52: Kecleon
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#67: Kecleon
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#46: カクレオン
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#94: Kecleon
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Tail Whip
Type Icon Status 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Astonish Type Icon Physical 15 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Lick Type Icon Physical 30 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Scratch
Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bind
Type Icon Physical 20 15 85 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Shadow Sneak Type Icon Physical 30 40 100 7 7 7 22 22 22 22 22 20
Feint Attack Type Icon Physical 20 60 16 16 16 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Feint
Type Icon Physical 10 30 100 10 10 10 14 14 14 14 14
Fury Swipes
Type Icon Physical 15 18 80 13 13 13 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12
Psybeam Type Icon Special 20 65 100 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 15 17 17 17
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100 21 21 21 55 55 55 55 55 64 49 49 49
Screech
Type Icon Status 40 85 38 38 38 32 32 32 32 32 32 24 24 24
Slash
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100 25 25 25 27 27 27 27 27 25 31 31 31
Camouflage
Type Icon Status 20 30 30 30
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100 33 33 33 49 49 49 49 49 55
Substitute
Type Icon Status 10 42 42 42 37 37 37 37 37 39 40 40 40
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100 46 46 46 43 43 43 43 43 46
Synchronoise Type Icon Special 10 120 100 50 50 50 58 58 58

TM/HM Moves

Confide
Type Icon Status 20
Work Up
Type Icon Status 30
Trick Room Type Icon Status 5
Psych Up
Type Icon Status 10
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Attract
Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger
Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect
Type Icon Status 10
Substitute
Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team
Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Flash
Type Icon Status 20 100
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Captivate
Type Icon Status 20 100
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap Type Icon Status 10
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Endure
Type Icon Status 10
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Power-Up Punch Type Icon Physical 20 40 100
Retaliate
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Secret Power
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut
Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Drain Punch Type Icon Physical 10 75 100
Natural Gift
Type Icon Physical 15 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Round
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Charge Beam Type Icon Special 10 50 90
Grass Knot Type Icon Special 20 100
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Fire Blast Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Flamethrower Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Incinerate Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60

Egg Moves

Nasty Plot Type Icon Status 20
Camouflage
Type Icon Status 20
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Trick Type Icon Status 10 100
Recover
Type Icon Status 10
Disable
Type Icon Status 20 100
Power-Up Punch Type Icon Physical 20 40 100
Foul Play Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Fake Out
Type Icon Physical 10 40 100
Dizzy Punch
Type Icon Physical 10 70 100

Move Tutors

After You
Type Icon Status 15
Wonder Room Type Icon Status 10
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap Type Icon Status 10
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Trick Type Icon Status 10 100
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Substitute
Type Icon Status 10
Metronome
Type Icon Status 10
Mimic
Type Icon Status 10
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Psych Up
Type Icon Status 10
Swagger
Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure
Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl
Type Icon Status 40
Foul Play Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Drain Punch Type Icon Physical 10 75 100
Aqua Tail Type Icon Physical 10 90 90
Last Resort
Type Icon Physical 5 140 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Low Kick Type Icon Physical 20 100
Bind
Type Icon Physical 20 15 85
Thunder Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Ice Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Fire Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt
Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge
Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam
Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Mega Kick
Type Icon Physical 5 120 75
Mega Punch
Type Icon Physical 20 80 85
Dynamic Punch Type Icon Physical 5 100 50
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore
Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift
Type Icon Special 20 60