Treecko (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Treecko (disambiguation).

Treecko キモリ Kimori #252
Art by Ken Sugimori from Emerald
Type Grass ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Wood Gecko Pokémon
Abilities Overgrow Blue-Striped ----- Unburden Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #001 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-129 Almia R— Oblivia R-142 N-033
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 11.0 lbs. Imperial 5.0 kg Metric 11.0 lbs./5.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Monster and Dragon groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 65 Battle Exp.: 651*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Treecko (Japanese: キモリ Kimori) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Grovyle starting at level 16, who evolves into Sceptile starting at level 36.

Along with Torchic and Mudkip, it is one of three starter Pokémon players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

It is also available in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, after obtaining all sixteen badges and defeating Red.

Biology

Physiology

Treecko is a small, green, bipedal reptilian Pokémon. Treecko's hands and feet each have three digits. Treecko has a large, dark green tail with two separate lobes, similar to the tail of a Wartortle. Its stomach and throat are red. Treecko has yellow eyes with long, narrow pupils. It also has a line across on its stomach resembling a pouch.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Treecko is able to scale walls with the aid of tiny spikes located in its hands and feet.

In addition to Treecko's arsenal of Template:Type2 moves, it is also capable of a few attacks that involve physical combat such as Quick Attack, Double Kick, and Aerial Ace. Treecko is also capable of knowing DragonBreath under certain circumstances.

Behavior

Wild Treecko are very territorial, and will attack anyone that comes near their home. Treecko never panic under any circumstances, even when faced with a bigger foe. They sense humidity with their tails to predict the next day's weather.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Treecko lives inside overgrown forests, and is known to be the protectors of the forest's trees. It is known to make its nests on large and tall trees to prevent attack from foes. However, Treecko is a bit of a rarity in the wild, and is more common in captivity. One is most likely to find it in Hoenn.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:AshTreecko.png

Treecko in the anime

Treecko first appeared in Get the Show on the Road. Professor Birch was showing May the three Pokémon she had the choice of starting with. She did not choose Treecko because it "creeped her out".

Ash Ketchum has a Sceptile that he caught as a Treecko in Tree's a Crowd. It evolved into Grovyle in Exploud and Clear, and in Odd Pokémon Out, it reached its final form.

In Having a Wailord of a Time, a Nurse Joy was taking care of a Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip that a little girl named Stephanie was going to choose between as her first Pokémon. Stephanie chose Mudkip, and Stephanie's dad decided to become a Pokémon Trainer with the Treecko as his first Pokémon.

Other

A Treecko appeared in The Ribbon Cup Caper at the ship’s Pokémon Center.

A Treecko was also one of the hosts of the live-action series Pokémon Sunday.

Mew took the form of a Treecko in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG007 Treecko Ash's Pokédex Treecko, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Treecko are able to climb smooth vertical walls and use their thick tail to attack opponents. Since Treecko build their nests in large trees it is said that those trees will live a very long life.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Treecko was the only starter Pokémon of Hoenn that was not recruited into a protagonist's team at the beginning of the Ruby & Sapphire arc, instead being passed in favor of Mudkip because it looked ugly to the beauty-obsessed Ruby. When it was finally destined to meet its partner, the huge rainstorms caused by Kyogre sent it and the final Hoenn Pokédex drifting away, and after it had finally been recovered by Wally and evolved, it was sent flying away and was lost again, even after the Pokédex was returned. Evolving again into a Sceptile, it was this time caught in the wild by Guile Hideout and stolen by its proper owner, Emerald.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga, Ruby owns a Treecko. It appears to be his starter Pokémon. In Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!, Ruby tries to switch his Treecko for Isamu Akai's Pikachu, but his plan is foiled by Clefairy.

Professor Birch is also seen owning a Treecko in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Treecko (TCG)

In the TFG

One Treecko figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Treecko

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: When an extra ball is earned, Treecko will pop up to add it to the ball number.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Treecko has small hooks on the bottom of its feet that enable it to scale vertical walls. This Pokémon attacks by slamming foes with its thick tail. Sapphire Treecko is cool, calm, and collected - it never panics under any situation. If a bigger foe were to glare at this Pokémon, it would glare right back without conceding an inch of ground. Emerald It makes its nest in a giant tree in the forest. It ferociously guards against anything nearing its territory. It is said to be the protector of the forest's trees. FireRed It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day's weather. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire One Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 Emerald One Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver One Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field Camp Starlight
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Forest (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 11 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Mystery Jungle (B1-B29)
Pokémon Ranger	Olive Jungle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mitonga Road Forest Temple Odd Temple
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 310	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 5/5 ★★★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground ½× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 066 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1111 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 1616 Pursuit Dark Physical 04040 100100% 20 2121 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2626 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 3131 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 3636 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 4141 Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 4646 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 5151 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Treecko Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Treecko Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Treecko Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Treecko Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Seed*	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Crush Claw*	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	GrassWhistle	Grass	Status	—	55%	15
	Leaf Storm	Grass	Special	140	90%	5
	Leech Seed	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20
	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	—	—%	15
	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Razor Wind*	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Treecko in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Treecko in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Treecko Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Treecko Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Grass Pledge	Grass	Special	50	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Treecko can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Treecko cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Treecko Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Treecko Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.2% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP The weather tomorrow? Oh, you're not interested? 26%-50% HP Watch my health. It's down to half already. 1%-25% HP I'm bushed... I can't get any power going... Level up My level went up! Woohoo! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP I'll do my best, <name>! 26%-50% HP The going's getting tough... 1%-25% HP I'm almost done... <name>, help, please... Level up I did it! Level up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: (Cut ×1) Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 20 Max. exp.: 30 Browser entry   Treecko can cut down grass and wooden fences with chops from its thin arms.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It launches leaf blades around itself.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: He works for Venusaur in the Meadow Zone. He blocked the bridge to stop anyone playing, but really he loves the Attractions to be found there!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Treecko  Grass

Level 16 →

First Evolution Grovyle  Grass

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Sceptile  Grass

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Treecko images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Treecko has the highest Speed out of all unevolved starter Pokémon.

Origin

Treecko resembles a gecko or lizard. Its design shares some similarities with the leaf-tailed gecko, a species of lizard that blends in with plant-like appendages, and can also climb up flat surfaces.

Name origin

Treecko's name is made up of the words tree and gecko.

Kimori is a combination of 木 ki, tree, and either 森 mori, forest, or ヤモリ yamori, gecko.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Geckarbor From gecko and arbor. French Arcko From arbre and gecko. Korean 나무지기 Namujigi From 나무 namu and 지기 jigi. Chinese (Mandarin) 木守宮 Mù Shǒu Gōng Literally "Wood gecko".

Related articles

• Ash's Treecko
• Emerald's Treecko

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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