Looking for Kecleon in Pokémon Go is unlike any other Pokémon hunt – this elusive chameleon hides invisibly on PokéStops, blocking your spins until you spot its faint outline and tap it free. Only then does it reveal itself nearby, ready for capture. Mastering this unique encounter is key to completing your Hoenn Pokédex and adds a thrilling twist to your Pokémon Go adventure.
The invisible Pokémon finally made its debut at the end of Chespin Community Day, appearing on PokéStops and causing all sorts of chaos. Now, Kecleon is a rarity. Below we talk about how to find Kecleon and its spawn rates.
How to find Kecleon in Pokémon Go
To find Kecleon in Pokémon GO, you need to check PokéStops carefully, as it appears as a mostly invisible Pokémon clinging to the PokéStop disc. When you tap a PokéStop with Kecleon, you won’t be able to spin it because an invisible obstacle blocks interaction. By repeatedly tapping the faint outline of Kecleon, you can make it jump off the PokéStop. After that, Kecleon will spawn nearby on the overworld map, allowing you to tap it and start the encounter to catch it. Since Kecleon is a rare spawn, expect to check many PokéStops-about every 15 to 20-before encountering one. You don’t need to be right next to the PokéStop to spot Kecleon, so you can scan multiple stops from a distance to find it more efficiently.
To find Kecleon, you’ll want to tap PokéStops and look closely. You’ll be able to spot the signature Kecleon red zigzag crawling around the stop, preventing you from spinning it. Give it a couple taps to get it off the stop and it’ll appear as a spawn on the world map for you to catch. You’ll be able to use the PokéStop normally once the Kecleon is gone, too.
Kecleon may appear on PokéStops that Team Go Rocket have taken over, but it won’t show up until the Rocket member has been defeated, so if you’re diligently hunting for Kecleon, make sure to take down Rocket grunts, too. (And turn off your Rocket Radar so leaders aren’t at your stops, either.)
You can also tap PokéStops, even if you’re not in spinning distance to see if Kecleon is on it to make for easier chameleon hunting. This is great if there are lots of stops around you that you want to check quickly.
Kecleon spawn rate and rarity
Kecleon is a notably rare spawn in Pokémon GO, appearing exclusively as a semi-invisible figure on certain PokéStops rather than as a typical wild Pokémon. Players typically encounter Kecleon about once every 15 to 20 PokéStops, making its appearance infrequent and somewhat unpredictable. To find it, trainers must tap on the faint outline of Kecleon at a PokéStop multiple times until it reveals itself and jumps off, triggering a spawn on the overworld map for capture. Its rarity is compounded by the fact that Rocket Leader and Giovanni encounters can override Kecleon spawns, so it’s advised to turn off Rocket Radars when hunting for it. Because Kecleon’s spawn is tied to specific PokéStops and lacks a visible indicator on the map, players often need to check many stops, especially in areas dense with PokéStops, to increase their chances of finding this elusive Pokémon.
Unfortunately, Kecleon is pretty rare and can be hard to find. If you’re trying to complete Special Research that requires you to find Kecleon, you’ll just need to be patient and check all the PokéStops you see.
There are events that boost the rate of finding Kecleon, but the most recent event this occurred (“Out to Play”) didn’t even seem to boost the odds very much, according to some player reports on The Silph Road subreddit.
We don’t know the exact numbers for how rare it is, but the consensus is “very rare.”
Can Kecleon be shiny?
Yes, Kecleon can be shiny in Pokémon GO. The shiny variant features a subtle color difference: while the normal Kecleon has a red zigzag line around its body, the shiny version’s line is purple. Shiny Kecleon was first introduced in the game on February 18, 2023, and is considered one of the rarer shinies with odds typically around 1 in 512. There are no visible indicators on PokéStops to signal a shiny Kecleon before it spawns, so each encounter must be checked individually. Catching a shiny Kecleon requires patience and frequent visits to PokéStops, as it is both elusive and rare.
Yep, lucky trainers will be able to find it shiny, as seen below. (Contrary to what Pokémon Mystery Dungeon players may think, shiny Kecleon isn’t purple.)
Want to discover the secret trick to spotting Kecleon at PokéStops in Pokémon Go
The secret trick to spotting Kecleon at PokéStops in Pokémon Go lies in spotting a faint, nearly invisible silhouette clinging to the PokéStop disc, marked by its distinctive red zigzag stripe. When you try to spin that PokéStop, you’ll get an error message indicating an invisible obstacle-this is your cue that Kecleon is hiding there. By repeatedly tapping on this faint outline, you’ll eventually make Kecleon jump off the PokéStop, triggering its appearance on the map nearby for you to catch. Additionally, a current game bug lets you see Kecleon on PokéStops even from a distance, making it easier to scout locations before approaching.
How can I tell if a PokéStop has a hidden Kecleon nearby
You can tell if a PokéStop has a hidden Kecleon nearby by tapping on the PokéStop and looking closely at the PokéStop disc. If Kecleon is present, you’ll see a faint, mostly invisible silhouette of it clinging to the disc, often identifiable by its distinctive red zigzag stripe across its belly. When you try to spin that PokéStop, an error message saying “an invisible obstacle” will appear, indicating Kecleon is blocking it. To trigger the encounter, you must repeatedly tap on the faint outline until Kecleon jumps off the PokéStop, after which it will appear on the map nearby for you to catch.
Additionally, due to a current bug, Kecleon can sometimes be seen on PokéStops from a distance, even outside your interaction radius, allowing you to scout for it before approaching. This makes spotting Kecleon easier, but you still need to be close to the PokéStop to engage and catch it.
