Is Treecko Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Island Scan Grass-type. Sceptile is fast and hits hard with Special Attack, but the scanning effort to get Treecko and the Grass competition from native Pokemon limit its impact.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Kiawe's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Treecko's weaknesses hard.
Treecko has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Treecko trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Treecko here.
Kukui'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. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Treecko in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You're catching Treecko first, not Treecko. Treecko appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
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 |
What is Treecko Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Treecko
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Fly 2x223-265%KO Fire Fang 2x109-130%KO | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x77-91% Gust 2x65-77% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Fly 2x221-263%KO Fire Fang 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x86-102%KO Gust 2x59-70% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Fly 2x235-277%KO Fire Fang 2x113-135%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x92-110%KO Gust 2x63-75% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Fly 2x228-270%KO Fire Fang 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x93-110%KO Infestation 2x33-40% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Fly 2x239-283%KO Fire Fang 2x114-136%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x239-283%KO Flame Charge 2x81-96% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x96-113%KO Infestation 2x36-43% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x224-264%KO Venoshock 2x113-134%KO Leech Life 2x82-96% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x220-260%KO Smog 2x36-43% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x218-257%KO Fly 2x163-192%KO U-turn 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x190-224%KO Venoshock 2x65-77% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x199-235%KO Smog 2x33-39% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x257-303%KO Bug Buzz 2x177-209%KO Hurricane 2x144-171%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x215-253%KO Air Slash 2x125-147%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x217-256%KO Sludge Bomb 2x152-179%KO Leech Life 2x77-92% Acrobatics 2x55-65% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x215-253%KO Sludge Bomb 2x100-118%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x259-305%KO Bug Buzz 2x180-212%KO Hurricane 2x146-172%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x393-463%KO X-Scissor 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x276-324%KO Smog 2x44-52% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x215-254%KO Air Slash 2x126-149%KO | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x317-373%KO Smog 2x32-37% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x265-312%KO Bug Buzz 2x185-218%KO Hurricane 2x150-177%KO Poison Jab 2x77-91% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x278-327%KO Overheat 2x194-229%KO Ice Beam 2x135-159%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x324-382%KO Fire Blast 2x88-103%KO Ice Beam 2x71-84% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x402-473%KO Poison Jab 2x108-128%KO X-Scissor 2x108-128%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x282-333%KO Smog 2x45-53% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Chinchou can KO Treecko with Ice Beam (93-110%). Mudbray deals 36-43% with Earthquake.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Scarf NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Chinchou builds →Volt Switch18-21% Ice Beam 2x93-110%KO Thunderbolt23-27% Hydro Pump28-33% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemBerryjuice NatureHardy Moves View Onix builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Mudbray builds →Earthquake36-43% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Diglett builds →Earthquake32-38% Rock Slide48-57% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Staryu builds →Rapid Spin18-21% Scald16-19% | ||
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 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 57 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Bullet Seed, Crunch, Crush Claw and 13 more to offspring.
USUM Treecko Best Moveset
Grass at 65 Sp. Atk and 70 Speed with AbilityOvergrow and AbilityUnburden doubling Speed after item use as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution power does nothing. Sceptile two evolutions away adds 120 Speed and Mega access.
Best Build
Treecko best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Endeavor
- Acrobatics
- Quick Attack
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Treecko gets Bullet Seed 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.
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
Treecko Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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