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 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.
Its color changes for concealment and also when its mood or health changes. The darker the color, the healthier it is.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x138-162%KO Flying Press 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x81-96% Low Sweep 2x70-82% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x170-200%KO Sky Uppercut 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Brick Break 2x104-122%KO Low Sweep 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x109-129%KO Submission 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x71-84% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Kecleon with Close Combat (127-149%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Kecleon for 37-44%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x127-149%KO Stone Edge35-42% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch20-24% Knock Off32-38% Rock Slide37-44% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 12 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kecleon easily with 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Camouflage, Disable, Dizzy Punch and 9 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Kecleon Best Moveset
Kecleon runs a standard hazard lead set. Adamant nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the build, while Mental Herb brings one-time Taunt or Encore immunity. Protean supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Kecleon best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Shadow Sneak
- Stealth Rock
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Rock Slide
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Kecleon Locations
Kecleon's scattered across 2 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Kecleon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Kecleon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Kecleon can work for a story run. 440 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Protean changes the entire equation for Kecleon. The 440 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room. Poweruppunch with Mental Herb 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