Kecleon (#0352) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk9085–156166–306

Def7067–134130–262

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD120112–189220–372

Spe4040–10176–196

Total440Higher than 48% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

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.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Kecleon does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1LickHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

4BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

7Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

10FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

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

16DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

18PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

21Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

25SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

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

33Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

38ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

42SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

46Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

50Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 46

TM10Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMIron TailHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys10075%15

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMShock WaveNever misses.ElectricSpec60—20

TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TMDrain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TMShadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TMTrick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Egg moves 7

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggFake OutCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.NormalPhys40100%10

EggFoul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

EggMagic CoatReflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.PsychicStatus——15

EggPower-Up PunchRaises the user’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys40100%20

EggRecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

EggTrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Color Swap Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 154
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 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