Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Bug is super effective against TreeckoView Volcarona → | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Poison is super effective against TreeckoView Tentacruel → | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Flying is super effective against TreeckoView Gliscor → | ||
 Victini PsychicFire | B | |
Fire is super effective against TreeckoView Victini → | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Fire is super effective against TreeckoView Blaziken → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tentacruel threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (119-140%). Gliscor deals 52-61% with Earthquake.
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain31-36% | ||
Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Tentacruel builds →Scald26-31% Rapid Spin24-29% Sludge Bomb 2x119-140%KO | ||
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Gliscor builds →Earthquake52-61% | ||
Victini PsychicFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVictorystar ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Victini builds →U Turn 2x128-151%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x532-626%KO High Jump Kick289-339%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Treecko Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Energy Ball and Solar Beam bring the raw damage. But Treecko also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Treecko in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Treecko can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Treecko is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Treecko Guide
Treecko evolves into Grovyle at level 16. Early evolution, you'll hit it before the third gym in most games.
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.
Treecko is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
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 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