TL;DR. Treecko is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 310. 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 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.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Treecko in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Treecko reaches 1,053 CP at level 40 and 1,204 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Treecko first appeared on March 23, 2019, during Treecko Community Day.
- Treecko
- Sceptile by encounter; Mega Sceptile
- Grovyle by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2023 | 1-star | Primal Rumblings |
| Mar 15 to Mar 21, 2022 | 1-star | Festival of Colors |
| Dec 12, 2020 | 1-star | December Community Day Weekend |
Common questions about Treecko.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Treecko, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Treecko?
Treecko is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Treecko weak to?
Treecko takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Treecko resistant to?
Treecko resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Treecko evolve?
Treecko evolves into Grovyle (Level 16).
What generation is Treecko from?
Treecko was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0252.
What are Treecko's base stats?
Treecko has HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 55, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Treecko's abilities?
Treecko can have the ability Overgrow, plus the Hidden Ability Unburden.
Is Treecko legendary or mythical?
No. Treecko is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Treecko's best stat?
Treecko's highest base stat is Speed at 70, which ranks 37th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Treecko good?
Treecko has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 99th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Treecko as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Treecko is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Treecko vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Treecko | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Attack | 45 | 75 | -30 |
| Defense | 35 | 72 | -37 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Speed | 70 | 60 | +10 |
| Total | 310 | 417 | -107 |
Treecko appears in 20 games.
Every mainline release where Treecko is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Treecko.
Every main-series game Treecko is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildCanyon Biome (after boosting biodiversity in the Canyon Biome) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Not available
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★, 3★, & 5★ Grass-type wild zones) (5★ wild zones require special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- BreedGrovyle or Sceptile (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (after obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- BreedGrovyle or Sceptile
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- TransferPoké Transfer
- EventGlobal Link Event
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from Steven Stone in Silph Co. after defeating Red
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- GiftFirst partner Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Treecko appears in 41 episodes.
From EP275 (2002-11-07) through XY075 (2015-06-04).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Treecko has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Treecko sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Treecko in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Treecko
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.