No. 0252
Treecko
Wood Gecko Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Treecko is a Grass-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice, with a base stat total of 310. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 5 kg 11.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 310 Higher than 20% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen III Ruby & 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.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Treecko outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
- Overgrow
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Grass attacks.
- Unburden, hidden ability
Speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches, gets new item/Ability.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
0.1% of teams · rank #96 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Grassy Seed- Ability
- Unburden, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe
- Tera Type
- Flying
- Acrobatics, Physical, power 55, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Drain Punch, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.5%
- 1500 weighting0.2%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Acrobatics, Physical, power 55, accuracy 100%100.0%
- Swords Dance, Status96.3%
- Drain Punch, Physical, power 75, accuracy 100%88.6%
- Rock Slide, Physical, power 75, accuracy 90%84.7%
- Bullet Seed, Physical, power 25, accuracy 100%10.4%
- Quick Attack, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%6.5%
- Energy Ball, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%3.5%
- Synthesis, Status3.5%
- Detect, Status3.3%
- Seed Bomb, Physical, power 80, accuracy 100%1.4%
Items
Grassy Seed88.6%
Oran Berry10.0%
Flame Orb1.2%
Big Nugget0.1%
Hard Stone0%
Weakness Policy0%
Abilities
- Unburden, hidden ability100.0%
- Overgrow0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 236 Atk / 76 Def / 196 Spe84.7%
- Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe7.7%
- Adamant 36 HP / 236 Atk / 156 Def / 36 Spe4.0%
- Hasty 76 Atk / 236 SpD / 196 Spe3.5%
- Impish 236 Atk / 236 Def0.1%
Evolution
#0252TreeckoGrass- Level 16
#0253GrovyleGrass- Level 36
#0254SceptileGrass
Moves
Level up 15
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PoundNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 3 | LeafageNo additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 9 | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | DetectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 15 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 18 | AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 21 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | SlamNo additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 27 | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 30 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 36 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| 39 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 41
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM12 | Low KickMore power the heavier the target. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM20 | Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM33 | Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy. | Grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM44 | Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM56 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM68 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM71 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM73 | Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM108 | Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM111 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM137 | Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP. | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM146 | Grass PledgeUse with Fire or Water Pledge for added effect. | Grass | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM159 | Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Grass | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM194 | Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 100% | 20 |
| TM205 | EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM222 | Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 15 |
Egg moves 8
| Egg | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Double KickHits 2 times in one turn. | Fighting | Physical | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| Egg | Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target. | Dragon | Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| Egg | Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | SlashHigh critical hit ratio. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount. | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Wild Treecko live in overgrown forests and attack anyone who approaches their territory. It has claws on its feet that allow it to scale walls. It can sense humidity with its tail, and uses it to predict the weather.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#26 in Hoenn in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 9,339 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#215 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
Small hooks on the bottom of its feet catch on walls and ceilings. That is how it can hang from above.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · YThe soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day’s weather.
FireRed · LeafGreen · XIt 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.
EmeraldTREECKO 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.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireTREECKO 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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Treecko
- Japanese
- キモリ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kimori
- Korean
- 나무지기
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 木守宮
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 木守宫
- French
- Arcko
- German
- Geckarbor
- Spanish
- Treecko
- Italian
- Treecko
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Spe
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- MonsterDragon
- Gender
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Omega Ruby 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
SoulSilver 1 area
- Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 5
HeartGold 1 area
- Silph Co.Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Emerald 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Sapphire 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Ruby 1 area
- Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.