Kecleon
Color Swap Pokémon |
カクレオン
Kakureon |
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#352 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Color Change |
Protean
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Kecleon (Japanese: カクレオン Kakureon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Kecleon, along with Wailmer and Azurill, was one of the first Generation III Pokémon revealed, in early March 2001.
Biology
Kecleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon that is usually green. On either side of its head are yellow frills, which are connected by lines to its yellow lips and rings around its eyes. There are small ridges on its shoulders and a red zigzag stripe around its midsection. The hands and feet have three short digits each, and it has yellow soles. It also has a long skinny tail that is usually curled tightly in a spiral.
Kecleon is able to change the colors of its body at will and is known for frequently using this ability to camouflage itself. However, it is unable to change the color of its red stripe. Its color also changes based on its mood and health, darkening in color with better health. By using camouflage to appear almost invisible, it can sneak up on prey and ensnare it with its long pink tongue. If unnoticed for too long though, it pouts and may never reveal itself. A purplish variant has been seen in the anime and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series; whether this is an example of it changing color or simply a different kind of Kecleon is unknown. This Pokémon lives in tropical and temperate forests.
In the anime
Purple Kecleon in the anime
Major appearances
Two Kecleon debuted in The Kecleon Caper, under the ownership of Madison and Alexa, who nicknamed them Reddy and Greeny. They tried to foil Team Rocket's attempt to steal their owners' belongings.
In Pikachu's PikaBoo, a Kecleon played hide-and-seek with Pikachu and his friends. However, it missed out on the chaos when a lawnmower was on the loose. It was eventually revealed to have not been found because it turned invisible, making it the winner.
In Playing with Fire and Johto Photo Finish, Harrison used a Kecleon against Ash's Pikachu in the Silver Conference. It eventually lost to Pikachu's Thunderbolt after an intense battle.
In Big Meowth, Little Dreams, a Kecleon stole food and gave it to Azumarill's sick niece.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, the Kecleon Brothers had all of their items bought out by Team Meanies. They reappeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.
In From Cradle to Save, Angela owns a Kecleon that trained her team of ninjas.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Kecleon appeared in Now That's Flower Power!.
A Coordinator's Kecleon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.
In A Double Dilemma, a Kecleon was living in North Petalburg.
In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Kecleon attended the Ever Grande Conference.
In One Big Happiny Family!, Jessie's fantasy featured a Kecleon.
In Pruning a Passel of Pals!, a Coordinator's Kecleon competed in the Battle Stage of the Wallace Cup.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade a Kecleon attended Meloetta's concert.
A Kecleon appeared in A Jolting Switcheroo!.
A Kecleon appeared in A PokéVision of Things to Come!.
A Kecleon appeared in Coming Back into the Cold!.
A Kecleon appeared in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!.
A Trainer's Kecleon appeared in A Performance Pop Quiz!.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Kecleon competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP271 |
Kecleon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Kecleon, the Color Swap Pokémon. Kecleon is able to blend into its surroundings by changing the color of its body. |
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In the manga
Kecleon in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Kecleon debuted in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Wally caught a Kecleon in the Petalburg Woods with Ruby's assistance in Tongue-Tied Kecleon. He cherishes him as his first Pokémon, like his game counterpart's Ralts. He is often used for maneuvers involving his long tongue, and is the first of the mainly-green wardrobe of Wally's team, joined by a Roselia, Cacturne, and the Flygon given by Norman.
An Ally Kecleon appeared in Flash and Cosmog's Secret, where it helped a Totem Lurantis fight Moon.
Pokédex entries
Chapter |
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Pokémon Adventures |
PS187 |
This Pokémon can change the colors of its body and blend into the surroundings. But it cannot change the zigzag pattern on its stomach.* |
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Entry |
Pokémon Adventures |
PS187 |
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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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
Two Kecleon appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village!.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Kecleon appeared in Clefairy Becomes A Billionaire?!.
A Kecleon appeared in Pokémon New Year.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Haidoru has a Kecleon which served as his partner Pokémon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kecleon (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Kecleon has the first Bonus Field on the Ruby Field. It will turn invisible, though a Devon Scope can be knocked out of the tree to make it visible for a short time. Kecleon must be knocked over and then hit with the ball ten times in two minutes to win the round.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series: Two Kecleon; an older green Kecleon and a younger purple Kecleon, run Kecleon Shop, a shop in the game's town settlement. Kecleon may also run shops in dungeons. They are normally courteous, but shoplifting will result in multiple high-level wild Kecleon appearing to attack the player. From the WiiWare games and up to Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, only the green Kecleon is running the shop.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#145 |
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Kanto
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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. |
FireRed |
It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad. |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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Diamond |
It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
White |
Black 2 |
It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #116 |
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Hoenn
#150 |
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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
USUM: #214 |
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123 |
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Emerald |
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, and 123 |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
Great Marsh (after obtaining the National Pokédex) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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Y |
Route 6, Friend Safari (Normal) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, Lavaridge Town*, Mossdeep City (Space Center)* |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Channel |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Huge Storage 3, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Kecleon Shops in Mt. Blaze onwards |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Kecleon Shops in Waterfall Cave onwards |
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MD Sky |
Kecleon Shops in Waterfall Cave onwards |
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MD WiiWare |
Kecleon Shops in dungeons |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Treetops: Shimmering Lake |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Rumble U |
Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek |
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MD GtI |
Kecleon Shops in dungeons |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3) |
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Rumble World |
Ruby Volcano: Giant Redwood (All Areas) |
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PSMD |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Celebi Sea, Lugia Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Ruby |
Sapphire |
Persim Berry (5%) |
Emerald |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Persim Berry (5%) |
Platinum |
Persim Berry (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Persim Berry (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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At Lv. 100 |
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60
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120 - 167 |
230 - 324 |
Attack:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Defense:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
120
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112 - 189 |
220 - 372 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
440
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
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Due to its Abilities, this Pokémon will change its type throughout the battle, thus changing its weaknesses. For instance, if hit by (with Color Change), or after using (with Protean) a Fighting-type move, it will become more vulnerable to a Psychic-type attack and more resistant to a Dark-type attack if either is used next.
Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Kecleon's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Quick Attack |
Kecleon (EX Legend Maker 37) |
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
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Acquisition: Catch |
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Rare |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: -33.9% |
Friend Area: Overgrown Forest |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
What color do you like? I can change into it! |
26%-50% HP |
Huh? Well, now, my HP's half gone! |
1%-25% HP |
Sorry, I'm about done. I can't begin to change color anymore... |
Level up |
Leveled up! We're in business now! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: -49.5% |
IQ group: G |
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist: |
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Field move: |
None |
Loops: 4 |
Min. exp.: 40 |
Max. exp.: 100 |
Browser entry R-104 |
Kecleon keeps an eye on things while hiding by blending in with the surroundings. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds |
Base HP: 51 |
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Base Attack: 76 |
Base Defense: 58 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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PokéPark Pad entry: |
He hides and watches over all Pokémon. He surprisingly knows details about everything. |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 155 |
Base Attack: 161 |
Base Defense: 189 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 5 km |
Evolution Requirement: N/A |
Fast Attacks: Lick, Sucker Punch |
Charged Attacks: Foul Play, Flamethrower, Thunder, Ice Beam, Aerial Ace, Shadow Sneak |
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Kecleon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Colosseum and XD sprites
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Colosseum |
XD |
Colosseum menu |
XD menu |
Trivia
- Kecleon is the first Pokémon in the anime to demonstrate an ability.
- Kecleon is the hardest Pokémon to recruit in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, with a base recruit rate of -33.9%. It can only be recruited if the player is level 90 or higher, and if they are holding a Friend Bow. Even after all this, Kecleon's recruit rate is only 0.1%. Requirements changed in Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky; the player must instead be at level 99, while holding a Golden Mask with the "Fast Friend" IQ skill; these requirements come in conjunction with its base recruit rate decreasing to -49.5%.
- The internal files for Pokémon Colosseum lists Kecleon as being meant to be a Shadow Pokémon multiple times.
Origin
Kecleon is based on a chameleon, most likely the veiled chameleon.
Name origin
Kecleon and Kakureon may be a combination of 隠れる kakureru (to hide) and chameleon.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
カクレオン Kakureon |
From 隠れる kakureru and chameleon |
French |
Kecleon |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Kecleon |
Same as English name |
German |
Kecleon |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Kecleon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
켈리몬 Kelimon*
(숨을래몬 Sum'eullaemon*) |
Possibly from color and chameleon
(A play on 숨을래 sum'ellae and chameleon) |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
變隱龍 / 变隐龙 Biānyǐnlóng |
From 變色龍 biànsèlóng and 隱 yǐn |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
केकलियन Kecleon |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
คาคุเลียน Khakhulian |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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