Recon

Recon is an ability in Splatoon.

Recon allows the player (but not their team members) to see the opposing team on the GamePad map while standing on their team's Spawn Point. This ability is restricted to clothing as a main ability.

Mutual exclusivity
This ability is found as the main ability only on clothing, so other abilities found only on shoes are mutually exclusive with it; in other words players cannot have them together. These abilities are, , and. In addition, since wearing the is mandatory during a Splatfest, these abilities cannot be used for the duration of those events.

Use
This can be useful for using s to splat opponents while in the safety of the Spawn Point, or for coordinating informed attacks with the team. Recon's effect continues for 3.5 seconds after leaving the Spawn Point, and shows opponents' weapons on the GamePad map.

Gear
Recon is the main ability of: