Treecko's spread isn't flashy. Speed leads, Defense trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Speed EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny hooks, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny hooks, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings.
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 |
Kyurem can KO Treecko with Draco Meteor (150-176%). Braviary threatens a KO with U-turn (104-123%). Delphox's Flamethrower also KOs at 190-223%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x44-52% Draco Meteor150-176%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Braviary builds →U Turn 2x104-123%KO Close Combat89-105%KO | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x190-223%KO Psyshock84-99% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Galvantula builds →Thunder52-61% | ||
Treecko is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Grovyle first, then eventually reaches Sceptile. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Treecko runs Swords Dance to boost before sweeping. Unburden and Adamant nature shape the build, with spread EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus Flying coverage to back it up.
Best Build
Treecko best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Seed
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Upper Hand
- Quick Attack
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Upper Hand
- Endeavor
- Helping Hand
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Swords Dance
- Drain Punch
- Bullet Seed
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Quick Attack
- Unknown
- Leech Seed
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Upper Hand
- Quick Attack
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Upper Hand
- Endeavor
- Helping Hand
- Dragon Tail
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
TMs define Treecko's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Leaf Storm and Solar Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Treecko develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Energy Ball and Leaf Storm show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Egg moves make a real difference. Treecko gets Absorb and Crunch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Leaf Storm and Solar Beam.
Egg moves make a real difference. Treecko gets Absorb and Double Kick exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Leaf Storm and Solar Beam.
Treecko doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Treecko is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Treecko doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Treecko is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
moderate rates for Treecko across 8 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Treecko in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You can catch Treecko through 8 walking encounters from Lv. 58-63, but availability differs between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Treecko doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Treecko is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
Treecko evolves into Grovyle at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
Treecko does the job early-game if you need a Grass type on your team. Evolve it into Grovyle before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Treecko shows up in 16 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves