Whenever this Pokémon takes damage from a move, the Pokémon's type changes to match the move.

If the Pokémon has two types, both are overridden.  The Pokémon must directly take damage; for example, moves blocked by a substitute will not trigger this ability, nor will moves that deal damage indirectly, such as spikes.

This ability takes effect on only the last hit of a multiple-hit attack.

In Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness, this ability does not take effect on Shadow-type moves.

The Pokémon’s type becomes the type of the move
used on it.

Color Change

Changes the bearer's type to match each move it uses.

The type change takes place just before the move is used.

Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.

Protean

kecleon

color-change

protean

Kecleon

attack

defense

special-attack

special-defense

speed

normal

Its color changes for concealment and also
when its mood or health changes. The darker
the color, the healthier it is.

ultra-moon

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.

ultra-sun

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.

alpha-sapphire

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.

omega-ruby

It changes its shading to match its surroundings
so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns
stay fixed.

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.

white-2

black-2

white

black

It changes its shading to match its
surroundings so it can sneak up on prey.
Only its belly patterns stay fixed.

soulsilver

heartgold

platinum

pearl

diamond

It changes body color to blend in with
its surroundings. It also changes color if
it is happy or sad.

leafgreen

firered

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.

emerald

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.

sapphire

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.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	60	—		135
Attack	90	—		110
Defense	70	—		90
Sp.Atk	60	—		80
Sp.Def	120	1		140
Speed	40	—		60
Total	440	1	0/510	615

Kecleon

Stat

Evolution Chain

Type Matchups