Stats & Training
Sp. Def leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Kecleon's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Def EV.
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Kecleon Weakness
Kecleon is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Kecleon's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x126-149%KO Rock Smash 2x59-69% Double Kick 2x43-51% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x177-209%KO Jump Kick 2x136-160%KO Aura Sphere 2x56-67% Drain Punch 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x134-158%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO Rock Smash 2x56-66% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x54-63% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x159-188%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x48-56% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x37-45% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x64-76% Force Palm 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-39% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x161-189%KO Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x115-136%KO Hammer Arm 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x82-97% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x126-149%KO Rock Smash 2x59-69% Double Kick 2x43-51% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x43-51% Double Kick 2x33-40% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x119-140%KO Hammer Arm 2x119-140%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x83-98% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Kecleon for 80-94%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Kecleon for 33-40%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x80-94% Mach Punch 2x43-51% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch14-16% Stone Edge33-40% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Kecleon is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a massive partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 10 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kecleon easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Disable, Dizzy Punch, Fake Out and 7 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Kecleon Best Moveset
max HP and Defense EVs and Relaxed nature turn Kecleon into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and Rest handles sustain. Colorchange fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Kecleon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Magic Coat
- Foul Play
- Counter
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Kecleon cleanly, with Last Resort and Double-Edge anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Kecleon Locations
A handful of locations for Kecleon with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Kecleon in Black 2 & White 2
walking encounters for Kecleon across 8 spots at Lv. 57-67. The catch is that Black 2 and White 2 don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Kecleon Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Kecleon's biggest threats include Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 40 Speed, Kecleon won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black 2 & White 2, Kecleon can work for a story run. 440 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Black 2 & White 2, Protean changes the entire equation for Kecleon. The 440 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Magiccoat with Leftovers is the standard set.
Protean is what you want on Kecleon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Color Change) work on paper but Protean is what makes Kecleon worth using.
Kecleon's best stat is Sp. Def at base 120. Normal typing is straightforward. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Kecleon spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves