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 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Grass Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Overgrow Cacophony Cacophony Unburden Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Dragon Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Treecko 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 11.0 lbs. 5.0 kg Treecko 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 65 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 62 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Treecko 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
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 Grass-type Pokémon.

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

Along with Torchic and Mudkip, Treecko is one of three starter Pokémon of Hoenn available at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

Biology

Treecko is a small, green, bipedal reptilian Pokémon. It has yellow eyes with long, narrow pupils. Treecko's hands and feet each have three digits covered with tiny spikes. These spikes allow it to scale vertical walls with ease. Its stomach and throat are red. It also has a line across on its stomach resembling a pouch. Treecko has a large, dark green tail with two separate lobes that it uses to sense humidity. This ability allows it to predict the next day's weather.

Treecko is a bit of a rarity in the wild, and is more common in captivity. However, when in the wild, Treecko lives inside overgrown forests. It makes its home in tall trees, and will attack anyone that comes near its nest. Because of its territorial nature, it is known to be the protector of the forest's trees. Treecko is known for its calm and collected personality. It will never panic under any circumstances, even when faced with a bigger foe.

In the anime

Major appearances

Treecko in the anime

Ash's Treecko

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.

Other

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".

In Having a Wailord of a Time, a Nurse Joy was taking care of a female 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.

Minor appearances

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

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

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

A Treecko appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.

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

Treecko in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Emerald's Sceptile

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 Red'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 Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Treecko (CCP)

Treecko is a Pokémon in the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ series.

In the TCG

Main article: Treecko (TCG)

In the TFG

One Treecko figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Treecko

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Treecko appears as a trophy.

"A Wood Gecko Pokémon. It's a calm and cool creature that is not easily upset. It's also bold enough to stare down Pokémon larger than itself. It makes its home in large trees in forests, and its habit of fiercely defending its territory has some people calling it the "protector of the forest." It uses its thick tail to attack. When it levels up, it evolves into Grovyle."

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 The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day's weather. Y Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 Emerald Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer, Global Link event Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Poké Transporter

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
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: Sun-Dappled Bank
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meadow Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Greenleaf

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! First Campaign Treecko	Japanese	Japan	10	November 26 to December 11, 2005

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Global Link Treecko	Japanese	PGL	10	November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011

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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 5050 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 Solar Beam 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 09090 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— —}}—% 20 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 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Grass Whistle Grass Status — 55% 15 Grassy Terrain* Grass Status — —% 10 Leaf Storm Grass Special 130 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 VI 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 VI Other generations: III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Grass Pledge Grass Special 80 100% 10 Cool 0   0

A black or white 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 Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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: Absorb Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Overgrow Defense: ★ Ability 2: Mountaineer Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Instinct Evolves into Grovyle when its Speed is 58 or higher Range: 4 Perfect Links: Murashige, Takakage, and Yatarō

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.

Other sprites

Diamond/Pearl unused back sprites

Trivia

• Treecko has the highest Speed of the 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 is a combination of tree and gecko.

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キモリ Kimori From 木 ki, 森 mori and ヤモリ yamori French Arcko From arbre and gecko Spanish Treecko Same as English name German Geckarbor From Gecko and arbor Italian Treecko Same as English name Korean 나무지기 Namujigi From 나무 namu and 지기 jigi Mandarin Chinese 木守宮 Mùshǒugōng Means "Wood gecko" Cantonese Chinese 木守宮 Muhksáugūng Means "Wood gecko"

More languages Thai คิโมริ Kimori Same as Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Treecko
• Emerald's Treecko

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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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