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Kecleon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name that was introduced in the Pokémon anime episode, The Kecleon Caper before debuting in the third generation games with Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It is a Normal-type Pokémon that is able to change colors. Its zig-zag pattern doesn't change though.
Kecleon, along with Wailmer and Azurill, was one of the first Third Pokémon generation Pokémon revealed, in early March 2001.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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.
Although Kecleon typically appears as green with yellow stripes, it is known to possess various non-Shiny color variations. A purplish variant of Kecleon has been seen in the anime, the TCG, and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series; the purplish Kecleon in the latter also has light-green outlines rather than yellow. Blue, red, and brown variants of Kecleon have made a singular appearance in the TCG. Whether these variants are an example of it changing color or if they are different kinds of Kecleon is unclear.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
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.
In the anime[]
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. Kecleon is the first Third Pokémon generation Pokémon to appear in the anime.
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 Ketchum's Pikachu in the Silver Conference. It eventually lost to Pikachu's Thunderbolt after an intense battle.
Origin and inspiration[]
Kecleon is based on a chameleon, most likely the veiled chameleon.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon White | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon Y | It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Its color changes for concealment and also when its mood or health changes. The darker the color, the healthier it is. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It can freely change its body's color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn't change, however. |
Game locations[]
Base Stats[]
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 440 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Kecleon is the first Third Pokémon generation Pokémon to appear in the anime.
- 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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: 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.
- Kecleon is the last Generation III Pokémon to debut in Pokémon GO. It debuted on January 7, 2023, nearly four years after the last time a Generation III Pokémon debuted in GO (Speed Form Deoxys, on June 28, 2019).