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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Kecleon first appeared on February 18, 2023, during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas.
Kecleon in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Kecleon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #198 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Kecleon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Kecleon appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Kecleon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Kecleon.
Every main-series game Kecleon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Normal-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 210 (Poké Radar), Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Shining PearlTrade
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildDividing Peak Tunnel
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 6
- WildFriend Safari (Normal) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Lavaridge Town (Invisible obstacle in the left hot spring, requires Devon Scope to reveal and battle), Mossdeep Space Center (Invisible obstacle behind astronaut figure in space center, requires Devon Scope to reveal and battle, always has its Hidden Ability Protean)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildNature Preserve
Generation IVObtainableTradeTransfer only
- DiamondObtainable
- WildRoute 210 (Poké Radar)
- PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (after obtaining National Pokédex)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTransfer only
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Kecleon appears in 11 episodes.
From EP207 (2001-07-05) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Kecleon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Kecleon
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.