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Kecleon

Abilities

Color ChangeProtean(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Base Exp: 154
Base Stats
HP60
Atk90
Def70
SpA60
SpD120
Spe40
BST440
EV Yield: 1 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
166306
Def
130262
SpA
112240
SpD
220372
Spe
76196

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
III (Hoenn)
Color
Green
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Capture Rate
200 (78.4%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
154
EV Yield
1 SpD
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
22.0 kg (48.5 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra
ice
fig2
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho0
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Fighting
Immune to: Ghost
Abilities
Color Change

Changes type to match when hit by a damaging move.

ProteanHidden Ability

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

Pokedex Entries13 entries

Generation VI

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

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.

Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)

Generation III

LeafGreen, FireRed

It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.

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.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.

Moves (Gen 8)96 moves

Level Up

19 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchSTABnorP40100%35
1Tail WhipnorN100%30
1LickghoP30100%30
1ThiefdarP60100%25
1AstonishghoP30100%15
4BindSTABnorP1585%20
13Fury SwipesSTABnorP1880%15
14FeintSTABnorP30100%10
16DisablenorN100%20
18PsybeampsyS65100%20
22Shadow SneakghoP40100%30
30DetectfigN5
31SlashSTABnorP70100%20
38ScreechnorN85%40
42SubstitutenorN10
46Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
50Foul PlaydarP95100%15
55Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
64Ancient PowerrocS60100%5

TM / HM

47 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
Charge BeameleS5090%10
CutSTABnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadeSTABnorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlashnorN100%20
FlingdarP100%10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Nasty PlotdarN20
Power Up PunchfigP40100%20
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
RecyclenorN10
RestpsyN5
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombrocP6095%15
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Shock WaveeleS6020
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Stealth RockrocN20
StrengthSTABnorP80100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Trick RoompsyN5
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Work UpnorN30

Egg Moves

9 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
DisablenorN100%20
Fake OutSTABnorP40100%10
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Magic CoatpsyN15
Nasty PlotdarN20
Power Up PunchfigP40100%20
RecovernorN5
Skill SwappsyN10
TrickpsyN100%10

Move Tutor

21 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
BindSTABnorP1585%20
Drain PunchfigP75100%10
EndurenorN10
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Iron TailsteP10075%15
Magic CoatpsyN15
Psych UpnorN10
RecyclenorN10
Rock SliderocP7590%10
Shock WaveeleS6020
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
Stealth RockrocN20
SubstitutenorN10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
SwaggernorN85%15
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
TrickpsyN100%10
Water PulsewatS60100%20
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Kecleon may be holding when encountered.

Persim Berry
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Pokedex Numbers
National#352
Hoenn#145
Kalos Central#116
Hoenn (ORAS)#150
Alola (USUM)#214
Akala (USUM)#115
Hyperspace#027
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

norStrength80 powP
norSlash70 powP
norFacade70 powP
norCut50 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

figFocus Punch150 powP
graSolar Beam120 powS
iceBlizzard110 powS
firFire Blast110 powS
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About Kecleon

Kecleon is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). 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. Kecleon stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 22.0 kg (48.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Kecleon Base Stats

Kecleon has a base stat total of 440, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Kecleon excels as a physical attacker. Kecleon is slow with a base Speed of 40.

Kecleon Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Normal-type, Kecleon is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Kecleon 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Kecleon Abilities

Kecleon's abilities include Color Change, Protean. Color Change changes type to match when hit by a damaging move. Its Hidden Ability is Protean, which changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

Kecleon Moves & Learnset

Kecleon can learn 96 moves in Generation 8, including 19 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Strength (Normal, 80 power), Slash (Normal, 70 power), Facade (Normal, 70 power), Cut (Normal, 50 power). For coverage, Kecleon can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Solar Beam (Grass), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Kecleon

Kecleon has a capture rate of 200 (78.4%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Kecleon yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kecleon belongs to the Ground egg group. Wild Kecleon may be found holding Persim Berry.

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