Treecko (Japanese: キモリ Kimori) is the Grass-type Starter Pokémon of the Hoenn region, introduced in Generation III.
Biology
Physiology
Treecko are small, bipedal, lizard-like Pokémon. They have two dark green, leaf-like tails, and a red underside, similar to its evolutions Grovyle, and Sceptile. Each of its hands and feet have three digits. It has bright yellow eyes and skinny reptilian pupils. The bottom of its feet are sticky, enabling them to cling to things.
Special abilities
All Treecko, and all Grass-type starters, have the ability Overgrow, which allows it to use Grass-type moves at 150% if its HP is below 33%. In the Dream World, Treecko's ability Unburden doubles its speed in battle once it's held berry is consumed, assuming it is holding a berry. Tiny spikes located on each of Treecko's digits allows it to stick to and climb walls with ease.
Evolution
Treecko evolves into Grovyle once it reaches level 16. Grovyle evolves at level 36 into Sceptile.
Game info
Treecko first appeared in the Generation III games as one of the three Starter Pokémon, filling the spot for the Grass-type Pokémon.
Game locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | One |
| FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
| Emerald | Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 | One |
| Diamond and Pearl | Pal Park | None |
| Platinum | Pal Park | None |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red | One |
| Black and White | Trade | None |
| X and Y | Transfer | None |
Side game locations
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Channel | Springleaf Field Camp Starlight |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 11 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (1F-4F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Starter Pokémon Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F) |
| Pokémon Ranger | Olive Jungle |
Pokédex entries
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Sprites
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Appearances
In the anime
Ash's Treecko.
Treecko first appeared in the episode Get the Show on the Road!, where it was introduced to May as one of the Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch.
In the episode Tree's a Crowd, Ash caught a Treecko which would later evolve twice into a Sceptile. It usually puts a twig in its mouth. It also liked to wear Ash's hat.
Trivia
- Treecko, Snivy and Chespin are the only Grass-type starter Pokémon not able to learn Razor Leaf.
- It is the only Grass-type starter not to walk on all four legs, besides Snivy and Chespin.
- Treecko is the only Grass-type starter that can climb trees.
Origins
Treecko's appearance is based heavily off of a gecko or lizard. More specifically, it is likely based on a leaf-tailed gecko.
Treecko's English name comes from combining the words "tree" and "gecko". Similarly, its Japanese name, Kimori, comes from combining the words "ki" (tree) and "yamori" (gecko).
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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| Johto | |
| Hoenn | |
| Sinnoh | |
| Hisui | |
| Unova | |
| Kalos | |
| Alola | |
| Galar | |
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