Kecleon is based on a chameleon, most likely the veiled chameleon.
Kecleon and Kakureon may be a combination of 隠れる kakureru (to hide) and chameleon.
No: 352
English Name: Kecleon
Japanese Name: Kakureon
Generation: 3
Type: Normal
Species: Color Swap Pokémon
Abilities: Color Change, Protean (hidden ability)
Evolution:-
Kecleon is a bipedal, reptilian Pokémon that is usually green. On either sides of its head are yellow frills, which are connected by lines to its yellow lips and rings around its eyes. There are small ridges on its shoulders and a red zigzag stripe around its midsection. The hands and feet have three short digits each, and it has yellow soles. It also has a long skinny tail that is usually curled tightly in a spiral.
Kecleon is able to change the colors of its body at will, and is known for frequently using this ability to camouflage itself. However, it is unable to change the color of its red stripe. By using camouflage to appear almost invisible, it can sneak up on prey and ensnare it with its long pink tongue. A purplish variant has been seen in the anime and the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series; whether this is an example of it changing color or simply a different kind of Kecleon is unknown. This Pokémon lives in forests.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon Emerald: 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It changes body color to blend in with its surroundings. It also changes color if it is happy or sad.
Pokemon Diamond: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon Pearl: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon Platinum: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon HeartGold: It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Pokemon Black: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon White: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon Black 2: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
pokemon White 2: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon X: It can freely change its body’s color. The zigzag pattern on its belly doesn’t change, however.
Pokemon Y: It changes its shading to match its surroundings so it can sneak up on prey. Only its belly patterns stay fixed.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
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