Is Treecko Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Hoenn starter, trade-only in FRLG. AbilityOvergrow boosts Grass at low health. Kanto already has Bulbasaur, Vileplume, and Exeggutor for Grass. The Hoenn starter doesn't add anything the local roster needs.
Treecko resists most of Brock's coverage and hits back hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Erika's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Koga's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Blaine's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Agatha's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Lance's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Terry's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Erika
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- LV 46GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Treecko in FireRed & LeafGreen
Treecko isn't available in FireRed or LeafGreen. The Hoenn grass starter comes from Littleroot Town in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, requiring a trade to reach Kanto.
How to Obtain Treecko in FRLG
Step 1Treecko ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · Silph Co. · Gift from Steven Stone (post-Red).LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Starter Pokémon.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sunlit Cavern · After National Dex obtained.LATER APPEARANCEHOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Treecko can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Evolve into Grovyle
Step 3Evolve into Sceptile
Treecko Weakness
Treecko is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. That's a lot of weak spots to cover so team support is important.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Treecko Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Treecko
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Pidgey Normal | D | |
 Weedle BugPoison | D | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 2x74-88% Poison Sting 2x35-42% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x58-70% Aerial Ace 2x58-70% | ||
 Spearow Normal | C | |
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Nidoqueen builds →Aerial Ace 2x74-88% Poison Sting 2x35-42% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charmeleon builds →Ember 2x58-70% Aerial Ace 2x58-70% | ||
Spearow Normal | C | |
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Wing Attack 2x103-123%KO Leech Life 2x25-31% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charmeleon builds →Flamethrower 2x121-144%KO Aerial Ace 2x59-70% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Parasect builds →Aerial Ace 2x79-93% Leech Life 2x42-51% | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x161-190%KO Wing Attack 2x109-129%KO Leech Life 2x25-30% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x173-205%KO Aerial Ace 2x78-94% Twineedle 2x51-61% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Nidoking builds →Sludge Bomb 2x194-228%KO Flamethrower 2x87-104%KO Ice Beam 2x87-104%KO Peck 2x51-61% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x161-190%KO Wing Attack 2x109-129%KO Leech Life 2x25-30% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Beedrill builds →Sludge Bomb 2x173-205%KO Aerial Ace 2x78-94% Twineedle 2x51-61% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Nidoking builds →Sludge Bomb 2x194-228%KO Flamethrower 2x87-104%KO Ice Beam 2x87-104%KO Peck 2x51-61% | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x228-270%KO Fly 2x126-149%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x203-239%KO Smog 2x36-42% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Muk builds →Sludge Bomb 2x194-228%KO Fire Blast 2x87-103%KO | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x156-184%KO Wing Attack 2x105-124%KO Leech Life 2x25-29% | ||
 Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x268-316%KO Fly 2x152-180%KO | ||
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x237-279%KO Fly 2x133-157%KO | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x212-250%KO Smog 2x38-45% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x146-172%KO Fly 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Ho-oh builds →Overheat 2x240-283%KO Fly 2x191-225%KO | ||
Moltres Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Ember Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Moltres builds →Overheat 2x268-315%KO Fly 2x152-180%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Charizard Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Fly 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Entei Fire | B | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gengar can KO Treecko with Explosion (113-133%). Salamence's Rock Slide hits Treecko for 70-82%. Blaziken's Fire Blast also KOs at 133-156%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt25-29% Explosion113-133%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Earthquake47-55% Rock Slide70-82% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemSalacberry NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Fire Blast 2x133-156%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
| ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x124-147%KO Thunderbolt20-24% Thunder25-30% | ||
Treecko Evolutions
Treecko is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Grovyle first, then eventually reaches Sceptile. For breeding, average hatch time with a decent partner pool via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 220 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Treecko easily with 27 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Crunch, Crush Claw, Dragon Breath and 3 more to offspring.
FRLG Treecko Best Moveset
70 Speed is the standout with AbilityOvergrow boosting Grass at low HP. Sceptile's fast special moveset is two evolutions away.
Best Build
Treecko best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Substitute
- Seismic Toss
- Endeavor
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Treecko gets Crunch and Crush Claw exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Solar Beam and Giga Drain.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day’s weather.
Treecko FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
No. Treecko isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Pick it as your starter in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.
Game Availability
Treecko first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves