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.
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 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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x204-240%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x196-231%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Vital Throw 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x196-231%KO Sky Uppercut 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x211-249%KO Dynamic Punch 2x141-167%KO Sky Uppercut 2x121-142%KO Brick Break 2x107-127%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO High Jump Kick 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x59-69% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x58-68% Arm Thrust 2x18-21% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO Revenge 2x59-70% Karate Chop 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x111-132%KO Vital Throw 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x140-166%KO Vital Throw 2x67-79% Revenge 2x59-69% Karate Chop 2x49-59% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x110-131%KO Vital Throw 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x143-170%KO Vital Throw 2x68-82% Revenge 2x61-72% Karate Chop 2x49-59% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-134%KO Vital Throw 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x204-240%KO Brick Break 2x104-123%KO Rock Smash 2x57-68% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x141-166%KO Cross Chop 2x95-112%KO Submission 2x76-90% Vital Throw 2x66-79% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x87-104%KO High Jump Kick 2x76-90% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Vital Throw 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x14-16% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x203-238%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Rock Smash 2x56-67% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x141-167%KO Cross Chop 2x96-113%KO Submission 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO High Jump Kick 2x74-87% Brick Break 2x45-54% Rock Smash 2x26-31% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x58-69% Vital Throw 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Heracross's Megahorn hits Kecleon for 79-93%. Machamp's Rock Slide hits Kecleon for 37-44%.
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Heracross builds →Megahorn79-93% Rock Slide33-39% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machamp builds →Rock Slide37-44% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kecleon easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Disable, Magic Coat, Trick to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Kecleon Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Kecleon can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max HP and Attack EVs with Colorchange back that up. Utility options prevents free switches.
Best Build
Kecleon best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Trick
- Thunder Wave
- Double Edge
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Kecleon cleanly, with Strength and Slash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Ruby & Sapphire Kecleon Locations
Kecleon sits at low spawn rates across 14 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations to Catch Kecleon in Ruby & Sapphire
Kecleon's encounter pool splits between Ruby and Sapphire. You've got 14 walking and fixed spots at Lv. 25-30 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Kecleon Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, Kecleon can work for a story run. 440 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Ruby & Sapphire, Protean changes the entire equation for Kecleon. The 440 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Trick with Choice Band 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