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 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 rarely found 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
Main series
Major appearances
Ash 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 Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile! , Sawyer owns a Treecko. It evolved into a Grovyle in Rivals: Today and Tomorrow! , and it was later revealed to have evolved into a Sceptile before A Meeting of Two Journeys! .
Other
In Get the Show on the Road , Professor Birch showed a Treecko and the other two Hoenn starter Pokémon to May at the start of her journey . She did not choose Treecko because it "creeped her out".
In Tree's a Crowd , multiple Treecko were protecting an old tree that appeared to be dying. Ash's Treecko was a member of this group before being caught.
In Having a Wailord of a Time , a Nurse Joy had a female Treecko, a Torchic , and a Mudkip . Stephanie was going to choose between them as her first Pokémon. Stephanie ultimately chose Mudkip, and Stephanie's father , seeing how distraught Treecko was after not being selected, decided to become a Pokémon Trainer with the Treecko as his first Pokémon.
Minor appearances
In The Ribbon Cup Caper , a Treecko was at the S.S. St. Flower 's Pokémon Center .
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew , a Mew transformed into a Treecko.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade , a Treecko watched Meloetta 's concert.
A Treecko appeared in Mega Evolution Special III .
In Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad , a Treecko was living in the forest.
A Trainer's Treecko appeared in Battling Besties! .
A Treecko appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For! .
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.
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
XY073
Treecko
Ash's Pokédex
Treecko, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Numerous tiny spikes cover the bottoms of Treecko's feet, allowing it to walk on ceilings and walls.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer , Brendan picked a Treecko as his starter Pokémon. It later battled a Youngster 's Zigzagoon . Treecko eventually evolved into a Grovyle , which then evolved into a Sceptile , which in turn was capable of Mega Evolving .
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer , Brendan 's Treecko was part of a team with its Trainer and Norman .
GOTCHA!
A Treecko briefly appeared in GOTCHA! .
Pokémon Evolutions
A Treecko briefly appeared in a fantasy in The Wish as Zinnia told the story of the Draconid people to May .
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Main article: Ash's Treecko
Ash 's Treecko appeared in Ash & Pikachu .
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Professor Birch's Treecko
Treecko was the only starter Pokémon of Hoenn that was not recruited into a protagonist's team in Trying to Trounce Torchic , instead being passed in favor of Mudkip because he looked ugly to the beauty-obsessed Ruby . When he was finally destined to meet his partner, the huge rainstorms caused by Kyogre sent him and the final Hoenn Pokédex drifting away, and after he had finally been recovered by Wally and evolved, he was sent flying away and was lost again, even after the Pokédex was returned. Evolving again into a Sceptile, he was this time caught in the wild by Guile Hideout and stolen by his proper owner, Emerald .
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
A Treecko appeared in ABM02 .
Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
Main article: Treecko (CCP)
Treecko is a Pokémon in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ .
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Treecko appeared in Clefairy's Most Deadly Rival as one of Professor Birch 's starter Pokémon.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
A Treecko appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Lunick captured with his Capture Styler . It was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five .
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Professor Birch is seen owning a Treecko in I Won't Let You Lead!! .
Ruby also owns a Treecko, which 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 .
A Treecko appeared in Clefairy's New Power! .
In the TCG
In the TFG
One Treecko figure has been released.
Other appearances
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."
A Treecko appeared in Detective Pikachu .
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Hoenn #001
Kanto #—
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
Generation IV
Sinnoh #—
Johto #—
Diamond
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Unova #—
Black
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
White
Black 2
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos #—
Hoenn #001
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.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games
Event
Language
Location
Level
Distribution period
B W
Global Link Treecko
Japanese
PGL
10
November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011
Stats
Base stats
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147
190 - 284
45
45 - 106
85 - 207
35
36 - 95
67 - 185
65
63 - 128
121 - 251
55
54 - 117
103 - 229
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
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Treecko is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl .
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
Sw Sh
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
BD SP
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
Sw Sh
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Treecko in Generation VIII
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
BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Treecko in Generation VIII
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
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
By transfer from another generation
Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
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
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
TCG -only moves
Side game data
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 Ranger
Group:
Poké Assist:
Field move:
(Cut ×1)
Loops: 4
Min. exp.: 20
Max. exp.: 30
Browser entry R-129
Treecko can cut down grass and wooden fences with chops from its thin arms.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 69
Base Defense: 46
Base Speed: 60
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Other sprites
Diamond/Pearl unused back sprites
Trivia
Concept art showed numerous designs of Treecko resembling real-world geckos.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Treecko resembles a gecko . Its design specifically shares some similarities with the leaf-tailed gecko , a species of lizard that blends in with plantlike appendages and can also climb up flat surfaces.
Name origin
Treecko may be a combination of tree and gecko .
Kimori may be a combination of 木 ki (tree) and 森 mori (forest), 守宮 yamori (gecko), or 守り mori (keeper).
In other languages
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