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How to catch Kecleon in Pokémon Go

A new Pokémon arrives.

As a surprise for Pokémon Go players, Kecleon has begun to appear in the mobile game. Players can go out of their way to catch this Pokémon and add it to their collection. However, unlike other Pokémon in the mobile game, there is a special way to encounter and catch this Pokémon. You won’t be able to find it spawning out in the wild. Here’s what you need to know about how to catch Kecleon in Pokémon Go.

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Where to find Kecleon in Pokémon Go

Kecleon can appear on the back of Poké Stops. It will be invisible when you zoom in on the Poké Stop, but if you tap the Kecleon outline several times, it will appear, and it is a catchable encounter. Then, when you attempt to collect the items, there is a notification of an invisible obstacle in your way. It will be Kecleon. After it hops off the PokéStop, it will appear in the overworld for you to catch, similar to the regular Pokémon. It is a rare spawn, so you may need to seek them out in your local area to track it down. You need to wait for the conclusion of Chespin’s Community Day.

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If you don’t see it in your local area, wander around and try to find one with it. This is a rare Pokémon with a unique mechanic for players to catch in Pokémon Go.

Because Kecleon is an unannounced Pokémon, we do not know when it will disappear. It likely will only appear for a limited time, but Niantic has not shared the timeframe. Hopefully, it regularly returns to events, and we will have multiple chances to add it to our collection.


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Zack Palm
Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.