Treecko (Pokémon)
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| Treecko キモリ Kimori | |
 Artwork from Emerald | |
| National Dex | #252 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #001 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-129 |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Wood Gecko Pokémon |
| Height | 1′08″ (0.5m) |
| Weight | 11.0 lbs. (5.0kg) |
| Ability | Overgrow |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Dragon | |
| Time to hatch | 6,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Spd |
| Exp. yield | 65 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Green |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Treecko (Japanese: キモリ Kimori) is a Grass-type Pokémon. Along with Torchic and Mudkip, it is one of three starter Pokémon players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.
Treecko comes with the ability Overgrow, which increases the power of Grass-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Treecko evolves into Grovyle starting at Level 16, then into Sceptile starting at Level 36.
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Biology
Physiology
Treecko is a small, green, reptilian Pokémon that is bipedal. Treecko's hands and feet each have three digits. Treecko has two large dark-green tails. Its stomach and throat are red. Treecko has yellow eyes with long, skinny pupils.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Treecko are able to scale walls with the aid of tiny spikes located in their hands and feet.
In addition to Treecko's arsenal of Grass-type moves, it is also capable of a few attacks that involve physical combat such as Quick Attack, Double Kick, and Aerial Ace), as well as DragonBreath.
Behavior
Wild Treecko are very territorial, and will attack anyone that comes near their homes. Treecko never panic under any circumstances, even when faced with a bigger foe.
Habitat
Treecko lives inside overgrown forests. However, Treecko is a bit of a rarity in the wild, and is more common in captivity.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Treecko first appeared in Get the Show on the Road. Professor Birch was showing May the three Pokémon she had the choice of starting with. She did not choose Treecko because it "creeped her out".
Ash Ketchum has a Sceptile that he caught as a Treecko in Tree's a Crowd. It evolved into Grovyle in Exploud and Clear, and in Odd Pokémon Out, it reached its final form.
In Having a Wailord of a Time, a Nurse Joy was taking care of a Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip that a little girl named Stephanie was going to choose between as her first Pokémon. Stephanie chose Mudkip, and Stephanie's dad decided to become a Pokémon Trainer with the Treecko as his first Pokémon.
A Treecko is also one of the hosts of the live-action series Pokémon Sunday.
In the TCG
- Main article: Treecko (TCG)
In the TFG
One Treecko figure has been released.
Other appearances
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: When an extra ball is earned, Treecko will pop up to add it to the ball number.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | Treecko has small hooks on the bottom of its feet that enable it to scale vertical walls. This Pokémon attacks by slamming foes with its thick tail. |
| Sapphire | Treecko is cool, calm, and collected - it never panics under any situation. If a bigger foe were to glare at this Pokémon, it would glare right back without conceding an inch of ground. | |
| Emerald | It makes its nest in a giant tree in the forest. It ferociously guards against anything nearing its territory. It is said to be the protector of the forest's trees. | |
| FireRed | It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day's weather. | |
| LeafGreen | It quickly scales even vertical walls. It senses humidity with its tail to predict the next day's weather. | |
| IV | Diamond | The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings. |
| Pearl | The soles of its feet are covered by countless tiny spikes, enabling it to walk on walls and ceilings. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | One | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 |
| Pokémon Emerald | One | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Pal Park |
| Pal Park | Forest |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Channel | Springleaf Field Camp Starlight |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Forest (Ruby Field) |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 11 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (1F-4F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Olive Jungle |
Base stats
| HP: | 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 45 | |
| Defense: | 35 | |
| SpAtk: | 65 | |
| SpDef: | 55 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Treecko is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Pound Leer | Pound Leer |
| 6 | Absorb | Absorb |
| 11 | Quick Attack | Quick Attack |
| 16 | Pursuit | Pursuit |
| 21 | Screech | Screech |
| 26 | Mega Drain | Mega Drain |
| 31 | Agility | Agility |
| 36 | Slam | Slam |
| 41 | Detect | Detect |
| 46 | Giga Drain | Giga Drain |
| 51 | Energy Ball |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Focus Punch |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM09 | Bullet Seed | Bullet Seed |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Giga Drain |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Safeguard |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | SolarBeam |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Iron Tail |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM28 | Dig | Dig |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Aerial Ace |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | |
| TM56 | Fling | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | |
| TM70 | Flash | |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| HM01 | Cut | Cut |
| HM04 | Strength | Strength |
| HM05 | Flash | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
By breeding
- Crunch
- Crush Claw
- Double Kick
- DragonBreath
- Endeavor
- GrassWhistle
- Leaf Storm
- Leech Seed
- Magical Leaf
- Mud Sport
- Synthesis
- Worry Seed
By tutoring
In Pokémon Emerald:
- Body Slam
- Counter
- Double-Edge
- DynamicPunch
- Endure
- Fury Cutter
- Mega Kick
- Mega Punch
- Mimic
- Mud-Slap
- Seismic Toss
- Sleep Talk
- Snore
- Substitute
- Swagger
- Swift
- Swords Dance
- ThunderPunch
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Catch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 11.2% | Friend Area: Overgrown Forest |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | The weather tomorrow? Oh, you're not interested? | |
| 26%-50% HP | Watch my health. It's down to half already. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm bushed... I can't get any power going... | |
| Level Up | My level went up! Woohoo! | |
| Partner Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I'll do my best, <name>! | |
| 26%-50% HP | The going's getting tough... | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm almost done... <name>, help, please... | |
| Level Up | I did it! Level up! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 4 | Minimum Experience: - |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Cut | Maximum Experience: - |
| Treecko can cut down grass and wooden fences with chops from its thin arms. | ||
Evolution
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Basic
Treecko
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | ||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | ||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | ||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back |
| Image:Spr 3r 252.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 252.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 252 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 252 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 252 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 252 s.png | |||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 252.png | 
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| Image:Spr b g4 252 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Treecko images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Treecko and its evolutions are the only Grass-type starter Pokémon that are not quadrupedal.
- It is also the only Grass-type starter that cannot learn the move Razor Leaf.
Origin
Treecko resembles a gecko or lizard. Its design shares some similarities with the leaf-tailed gecko, a species of lizard that blends in with plant-like appendages.
Name origin
Treecko's name seems to be made up of the words tree and gecko. Kimori may be a combination of 木 ki, tree, and 森 mori, forest, or ヤモリ yamori, gecko.
In other languages
- German: Geckarbor - Seems to be a combination of gecko and arbor.
- French: Arcko - Seems to be a combination of arbre and gecko.
- Korean: 나무지기 Namujigi - Seems to be a combination of tree (나무 namu) and holder/keeper/protector (지기 jigi).
Related articles
External links
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