Pokemon GO developers rarely introduce Shiny variants, and even when they do, catching up to the Shiny odds is a challenge. Kecleon is a Normal-type monster that can camouflage itself to its surroundings and is one of the most sought-after existences. The monster is an excellent addition to one’s Pokedex, but some trainers are primarily looking for ways to get a Shiny Kecleon.

Shiny Kecleon is a Normal-type monster, boasting a max Pokemon GO CP limit of 2314. The beast has a stat spread of 161 ATK, 189 DEF, and 155 STA, providing enough ability to defend against formidable opponents. Although weak against Fighting-type moves, Shiny Kecleon can resist Ghost-type attacks. That said, the Hoenn region monster is a master of invisibility, and this guide explains everything one must know to catch its Shiny Kecleon.

Pokemon GO: How to Get Shiny Kecleon

Shiny monsters fall under some of the most desired but hard-to-find Pokemon variants. There are different ways to earn a Shiny encounter, but it’s rare for a guaranteed chance to come by. Shiny Kecleon debuted in the Pokemon GO Tour Las Vegas; however, encountering a Shiny Kecleon can be very tough.

Pokemon GO enthusiasts need to understand the rarity of standard Kecleon before going on the quest to catch its Shiny variant. The chances of sighting a Kecleon are through random encounters in Pokestops, and using in-game items like Lure Modules or Incense does not affect it. The whole process of encountering a Kecleon is tedious, and encountering a Shiny Kecleon is even more challenging.

The monster chooses random Pokestops to be its home, and when it does so, the chameleon Pokemon will appear in more of these stops for every player. As Lure Modules or Incense does not affect the spawn rate, players must camp around areas with high Pokestops concentrations.

Players need to spin as many Pokestops as possible until they encounter one with an invisible Kecleon hanging on it. They can see the outline of the monster’s body, with red stripes along its belly. When one sights a Kecleon, they’ll need to tap the monster’s outline until it jumps off the Pokestop. Players can then leave the Pokestop and look for it nearby. Kecleon will then appear on the Pokemon GO map, after which they can catch it.

Kecleon’s spawn rates get boosted by partly cloudy weather. Although not certain, players may use the weather boost feature in Pokemon GO to their advantage. The weather boost feature allows for a high spawning rate for a Pokemon. If the weather boost features work for this chameleon monster, players might experience a higher spawn rate of Kecleon and, in turn, increase the chances of encountering a Shiny Kecleon. The Hoenn region monsters have boosted Shiny rates during the Tour Hoenn event, which can be perfect to go on the hunt for a Shiny Kecleon.

Pokemon GO is available now for iOS and Android mobile devices.