Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Treecko

Treecko

GRASS

Wood Gecko Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Treecko is a Grass Type Wood Gecko Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Treecko can be found with Overgrow as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 310 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

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Treecko Stats and Abilities

Based on Treecko Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Treecko Highest IV Stat is Speed 70 and the Lowest being Defense 35.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	40	190	284
F	Attack	45	85	207
F	Defense	35	67	185
E	Special Attack	65	121	251
F	Special Defense	55	103	229
E	Speed	70	130	262
F	Total	310

Best Held Items	Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rose Incense
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Overgrow Ability 1	Overgrow increases the power of Grass-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch).
Unburden Hidden Ability	Raises Speed if a held item is used.

How To Evolve Treecko in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Treecko requires (Level 16) to evolve into Grovyle and then (Level 36) to evolve into Sceptile.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Treecko	Level 16 →	Grovyle	Level 36 →	Sceptile

Where To Find Treecko in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Treecko has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Treecko, within the Grassland Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Treecko Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Treecko Weakness

Treecko is a Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Treecko to take More Damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ground, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Treecko Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Poison Bug Fire Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Ground Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Treecko Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Dragonite DRAGON FLYING
S	Salamence DRAGON FLYING

What pokemon is Treecko Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND

Best Treecko Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Treecko Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
39	Leaf Storm	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
30	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
24	Slam	Physical	80	75	20
21	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.

Best Moveset for Treecko TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Treecko Lv Up Moves

Treecko TM Moves

Treecko Egg Moves

Treecko Level Up Moves

List of Moves Treecko can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Pound NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
3	Leafage GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Strikes opponent with leaves.
6	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
9	Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
12	Detect FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
15	Quick Guard FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
18	Assurance DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
21	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
24	Slam NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
27	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
30	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
33	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
36	Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
39	Leaf Storm GRASS	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

Treecko TM Moves

List of Moves Treecko can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Treecko Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Treecko can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Absorb GRASS	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Night Slash DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Double Kick FIGHTING	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Dragon Breath DRAGON	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
Worry Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Changes the opponent's Ability to Insomnia.
Synthesis GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User recovers HP. Amount varies with the weather.
Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Endeavor NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
Crush Claw NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Magical Leaf GRASS	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Leaf Storm GRASS	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Grassy Terrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores a little HP of all Pokémon for 5 turns.

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