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 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 |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Kecleon for 64-75%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Kecleon for 39-46%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x64-75% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Kecleon View Machamp builds →Stone Edge39-46% Bullet Punch16-19% Knock Off26-30% | ||
Kecleon is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a massive partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Kecleon easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Kecleon runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Fakeout. HP-heavy investment EVs and the remaining moves make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Kecleon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Shadow Sneak
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Sucker Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Ice Punch
Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Drain Punch
- Shadow Sneak
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
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
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 Giga Impact and Body Slam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor 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.
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.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Kecleon cleanly, with Double-Edge and Mega Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Kecleon in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Omega Ruby and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Kecleon in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Kecleon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
5 walking and special spots from Lv. 25-63 for Kecleon. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
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'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.
Kecleon can work for a story run. 440 BST is average, but Normal typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Protean changes the entire equation for Kecleon. The 440 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room.
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.
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