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No. 0352 · Generation III · Hoenn

Kecleon

The Color Swap Pokémon

TL;DR. Kecleon is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 440. 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.

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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.

Height1.0 m
Weight22.0 kg
AbilitiesColor Change
HiddenProtean
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 90
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 40
Total440
440 base stat total, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Normal-types.
120 base Special Defense, Kecleon's strongest stat, ranking 3rd of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Kecleon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Kecleon reaches 2,047 CP at level 40 and 2,341 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack161
GO Defense189
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)2,047
Max CP (L50)2,314
Best buddy (L51)2,341
Raid catch CP 1,105–1,169 (L20). Weather boosted 1,382–1,462 (L25).

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Competitive

Kecleon in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kecleon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #448 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #448 78.5 score
Ultra League #546 71.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Kecleon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Kecleon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Kecleon?

Kecleon is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Kecleon weak to?

Kecleon takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Kecleon resistant to?

Kecleon is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

Does Kecleon evolve?

Kecleon does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Kecleon from?

Kecleon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0352.

What are Kecleon's base stats?

Kecleon has HP 60, Attack 90, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 120, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 440.

What are Kecleon's abilities?

Kecleon can have the ability Color Change, plus the Hidden Ability Protean.

Is Kecleon legendary or mythical?

No. Kecleon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Kecleon's best stat?

Kecleon's highest base stat is Special Defense at 120, which ranks 3rd of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Kecleon good?

Kecleon has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Kecleon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Kecleon in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Kecleon in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Kecleon in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Kecleon in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Kecleon in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Kecleon 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Kecleon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison

Kecleon vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat Kecleon Normal avg Difference
HP 60 77 -17
Attack 90 74 +16
Defense 70 60 +10
Special Attack 60 59 +1
Special Defense 120 64 +56
Speed 40 69 -29
Total 440 403 +37
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Game appearances

Kecleon appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Kecleon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Kecleon in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.

Platinum
Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6
Diamond
Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 120Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 123
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn Route 118Hoenn Route 119Hoenn Route 120Hoenn Route 121Hoenn Route 123Lavaridge TownMossdeep Space Center
Black 2, White 2
Nature Sanctuary
X, Y
Friend Safari NormalKalos Route 6
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Dividing Peak Tunnel
Pokémon anime

Kecleon appears in 10 episodes.

From EP205 (2001-06-21) through JN078 (2021-08-27).