MK info: Chameleon

CHAMELEON

Appearances: Mortal Kombat Trilogy (PC, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn versions), MK: Armageddon
Realm of Origin: Unknown
Species: Unknown
Alignment: Evil
Fighting styles: Crane (MK:A)
Weapons: Ninja Sword (MK:A)

Chameleon first debuted in the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and PC versions of Mortal Kombat Trilogy as a male ninja with partial transparency. There was initially little information about Chameleon as he had no storyline or game ending. All that was known about him is garnered from the hidden option to fight him (available upon beating the game). The game refers to him as "one of Shao Kahn's deadliest warriors". Where Reptile was named for being green, Chameleon was named for his color changing and camouflaging abilities, akin to a real chameleon. He later returned in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon with a completely new design and a backstory.

Chameleon may be a part of the Saurian race, of which Reptile and Khameleon are members. This has never been conclusively stated in any of the games and is purely speculation on the part of the fans at this point due to his reptilian name, green blood, and the reptilian titles of his special moves in Armageddon. If in fact he is a Saurian, that would mean that Reptile is not the last living male of his species, which had been previously stated in Khameleon's biography screen.

In Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Chameleon is now able to perform a select number of the other ninjas' moves at any time, forcing his costume to change to the color of whatever ninja the move belongs to. He did not receive a move from Noob Saibot, despite being able to turn black in color. He also did not receive any moves from Smoke, nor is he able to turn gray during combat, apparently ignoring Smoke's previous status as a ninja.

Signature Moves

Green Wave

Chameleon fires a green fireball at his opponent. This move is taken from Ermac. (MK:A)
Lizard Lightning

Chameleon raises his arms and summons a blue lightning bolt on his opponent, sending them into the air for a combo while they fall. This move is taken from Rain. (MK:A)
Speedy Serpent

Chameleon dashes behind his opponent and delivers a successful elbow into their back. This move is taken from Reptile. (MK:A)
Vanishing Kick

Chameleon disappears in a ball of fire and hits his opponent with a kick as he reappears from behind. This move is taken from Scorpion. (MK:A)
Freezing Charge

Chameleon rushes the opponent with his shoulder, leaving a trail of ice on the ground behind him. This move is taken from Sub-Zero. (MK:A)