treecko
Generation III · #0252 — Wood Gecko Pokémon
Treecko is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, holding the National Pokédex number 252. Known by the designation "Wood Gecko Pokémon," Treecko serves as one of three starter Pokémon available in the Hoenn region alongside Torchic and Mudkip. This small but spirited reptilian creature stands just 0.5 meters tall and weighs a mere 5.0 kilograms, making it one of the more diminutive starter Pokémon. With base stats totaling 310 and a medium-slow growth rate, Treecko represents an accessible entry point for trainers beginning their journey in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and their remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Its dual classification in the Monster and Dragon egg groups, combined with a 87.5% male to 12.5% female gender ratio, positions it as an intriguing choice for breeding and competitive team building.
Base Stats
Height
0.5m
Weight
5.0kg
Category
Wood Gecko Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
green
Shape
upright
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Treecko Biology & Physical Characteristics
Treecko is a small, bipedal reptilian Pokémon characterized by vibrant green coloration across its body, with distinctive red markings on its stomach and throat. Its most striking feature is a large, dual-lobed tail that extends behind it, which serves as both a powerful striking weapon and a sophisticated sensory organ capable of detecting environmental humidity. The Pokémon's feet are equipped with countless microscopic spikes on their soles, enabling it to traverse vertical walls and even ceilings with remarkable agility—a trait that distinguishes it from many other grass-type Pokémon. Its hands and feet each contain three digits, all covered with these specialized tiny hooks that provide grip on otherwise impossible surfaces. Treecko possesses sharp yellow eyes with elongated pupils that convey its calm, collected demeanor, and a physiological adaptation that allows its tail to predict weather patterns by sensing atmospheric moisture levels. This combination of physical adaptations makes Treecko exceptionally well-suited to its forest environment, where vertical movement and environmental awareness are paramount for survival.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Treecko Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
With a gender ratio heavily skewed toward males at 87.5% compared to females at 12.5%, Treecko exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism in availability that can present challenges for trainers seeking to breed specific characteristics. Despite this imbalanced ratio, Treecko's classification in both the Monster and Dragon egg groups provides considerable breeding flexibility, allowing it to produce offspring with a diverse range of compatible Pokémon. The species' base friendship value of 70 indicates a moderate predisposition toward bonding with trainers, though dedicated care and positive interactions can further strengthen the connection between trainer and Pokémon. Treecko's hatch counter value of 20 cycles translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps required for an egg to hatch, placing it in a reasonable middle ground for breeding projects. Female Treecko are considerably rarer in the wild, making them valuable commodities for trainers pursuing specific breeding goals. The capture rate of 45 suggests moderate difficulty in catching Treecko in its natural habitat, though the species' calm nature and non-aggressive tendencies toward trainers make encounters more manageable than with more temperamental Pokémon. Breeding a Treecko with complementary egg group partners can yield offspring with diverse movesets and hidden abilities, making careful partner selection essential for optimal breeding outcomes.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm02
yellow
tm02
red blue
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
+684 more TMs/HMs
treecko's Evolution Chain
Treecko Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Treecko begins its evolutionary journey at level 16, when it transforms into Grovyle, a more agile and physically imposing grass-type Pokémon. The evolution chain continues when Grovyle reaches level 36, culminating in the final form Sceptile. This three-stage evolution line demonstrates a clear progression from a small, reserved gecko into a powerful, swift reptilian warrior. Each evolutionary stage increases Treecko's base stats, with particularly notable gains in attack power and special attack capability, allowing it to transition from a defensive, evasion-based fighter into a more offensively-oriented Pokémon. Sceptile's final form even gains access to a Mega Evolution, further expanding its competitive viability and allowing it to become a formidable force in battles. The evolutionary progression mirrors Treecko's behavioral maturation as well—from a young Pokémon content to remain in its forest home, to an increasingly confident and battle-ready creature capable of defending itself against ever more powerful opponents. Trainers who invest time in raising a Treecko from the earliest stages of its journey will find themselves rewarded with a Pokémon that grows alongside them in strength and capability.
Where to Find
hoenn route 101
hoenn
+2 more
saffron city
kanto
Treecko Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries, Treecko exhibits a remarkably composed personality—it remains cool, calm, and collected even under pressure, never panicking regardless of the situation. This emotional steadiness is perhaps most evident in its territorial behavior; if challenged by a larger opponent, Treecko will meet their gaze directly without backing down or conceding any ground, demonstrating admirable confidence and courage despite its diminutive stature. In the wild, Treecko is comparatively rare, preferring to inhabit overgrown forests where it constructs its nest within giant trees. The species is known to be fiercely protective of its territory, attacking anything that approaches its arboreal home. This protective nature extends to the broader ecosystem—Treecko is said to serve as a guardian of the forest's trees, actively defending them from threats. When found in captivity, Treecko becomes significantly more common, and trainers who bond with this Pokémon often find it to be a loyal and dependable companion. Its base friendship value of 70 reflects its capacity to form strong attachments despite its naturally independent and defensive nature in the wild.
Pokedex Entries
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.
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.
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.
It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day’s weather.
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above.
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day’s weather.
Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above.
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.
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.
Treecko Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Treecko's name derives from a straightforward combination of "tree" and "gecko," perfectly capturing the essence of this arboreal reptilian Pokémon. The Japanese name Kimori (キモリ) is composed of "ki" (木), meaning tree, and "mori" (森), meaning forest, reinforcing its connection to woodland habitats. This linguistic simplicity belies the thoughtful design philosophy behind Treecko's creation. The creature embodies the characteristics of real geckos—particularly their remarkable climbing abilities and adhesive feet—while reimagining them through the lens of a Pokémon starter. Treecko's visual design emphasizes its reptilian nature through its bipedal stance, tri-digit limbs, and prominent tail, while the vibrant green coloration and red markings establish it as distinctly Pokémon rather than a direct gecko replica. The dual-lobed tail serves as a unique design element not found in actual geckos, instead drawing inspiration from various fictional and real creatures while maintaining aesthetic balance. The evolution line's progression demonstrates careful design consideration, with each stage building upon Treecko's foundational concept while introducing increasingly sophisticated features that reflect the Pokémon's growing maturity and combat capabilities.
Learnable Moves
Treecko can learn 95 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| crush claw | normal | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grass whistle | grass | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leafage | grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| mega drain | grass | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud sport | ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pursuit | dark | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| razor wind | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| slam | normal | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Treecko Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battle formats, Treecko's modest base stat total of 310 positions it as a challenging choice for serious tournament play, though its distribution of stats offers some strategic merit. Its speed stat of 70 provides respectable outspeed potential when properly trained, while its special attack of 65 grants access to viable grass-type offensive moves like Leaf Storm and Grass Knot. The hidden ability Unburden proves particularly intriguing in competitive contexts, doubling Treecko's speed upon using or losing a held item—a mechanic that synergizes well with consumable items like Sitrus Berry or strategic item loss. Treecko's standard ability Overgrow strengthens grass-type moves to 1.5× damage when the Pokémon's health drops to one-third or below, providing a potential comeback mechanic in closely contested battles. However, Treecko's defensive limitations—with defense and special defense base stats of 35 and 55 respectively—require careful positioning and scouting to avoid premature knockout. Most competitive trainers recognize that Treecko's true potential emerges only after evolution into Grovyle or, more significantly, its final form Sceptile, where substantially improved stats and potential Mega Evolution capabilities transform it into a genuinely threatening sweeper. Players utilizing Treecko competitively typically do so in lower-tier formats like Little Cup, where its small size and proportionally decent stats relative to other entry-level Pokémon allow it to compete effectively.
Commonly Asked Questions About Treecko
What type is Treecko?
Treecko is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Treecko evolve into?
Treecko evolves into grovyle, then into sceptile.
What are Treecko's weaknesses?
Treecko is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Where can I find Treecko?
Treecko can be found in hoenn route 101 (hoenn) and saffron city (kanto).
Treecko Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Treecko has secured a prominent position in Pokémon media and fan culture since its introduction in Generation III, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved grass-type starters. The Pokémon received significant attention in the anime series, most notably through Ash Ketchum's Treecko, which demonstrated the species' characteristic calm demeanor and steadfast loyalty throughout its tenure on the show. This anime representation significantly boosted Treecko's popularity, introducing the character to audiences who might not have encountered it in game form. Sawyer's Treecko provided an additional memorable portrayal, further cementing the species' cultural relevance within the franchise. The Pokémon's design has proven enduringly appealing to fans across multiple generations, with its combination of cool aesthetic and strategic depth ensuring continued representation in official artwork, merchandise, and spin-off media. Treecko appears prominently in trading card game releases, competitive Pokémon tournaments, and various multimedia adaptations, including the Pokémon Detective Pikachu film universe. The species' role as an accessible starter Pokémon in multiple Hoenn-based games has ensured its presence in countless players' collections and hearts, making it a nostalgic touchstone for fans who experienced the Pokémon franchise during its third generation.
Where to Find Treecko in Every Pokémon Game
Treecko's primary availability stems from its designation as a starter Pokémon, making it obtainable at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, where it is selected from Professor Birch alongside Torchic and Mudkip. While wild encounters with Treecko are comparatively rare in core series games, the species receives distribution through various in-game events and promotional channels across different Pokémon titles. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Treecko became available through the Crown Tundra DLC expansion, expanding its accessibility to modern generation players. Subsequent releases including Scarlet and Violet, as well as Legends: Arceus, have continued to feature Treecko in their rosters, ensuring the species remains accessible to contemporary trainers. Beyond traditional game sources, Treecko has been distributed through Pokémon GO events, allowing mobile platform enthusiasts to capture and train the species in augmented reality environments. The Global Link promotions and various online distribution events conducted by The Pokémon Company have periodically offered Treecko with special characteristics or moves, rewarding engaged players with rare variants. Its presence across multiple platforms, generations, and distribution methods ensures that trainers of virtually any Pokémon game era have realistic opportunities to obtain Treecko, cementing its status as one of the more widely available Pokémon species despite its designation as a regional starter exclusive.