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[[Category:Grass-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation III Pokémon]] [[Category:Green Pokémon]]

Treecko (キモリ Kimori) is a Grass-type Pokémon, and is also one of the three Starter Pokémon in the games Ruby and Sapphire. At level 16 this Pokémon will evolve into Grovyle.


Appearance

Treecko are small, bipedal, lizard-like Pokémon. Treeckos have two dark green tails, and a red underside. Each of its hands and feet have three digits. It has bright yellow eyes and skinny reptilian pupils.

Special Abilities

All Treecko have the ability Overgrow, which allows it to use Grass-type moves at 150% if its HP is below 30%. Tiny spikes located on each of Treecko's digits allows it to stick to and climb walls with ease.

In Anime

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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 go on to evolve twice into a Sceptile. It usually puts a twig in its mouth. It also liked to wear Ash's hat.

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. Starting at level 16, Treecko will be able to evolve into Grovyle.

Locations

Treecko Locations
Version(s) Location Rarity
Ruby/Sapphire Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 One
Emerald Starter Pokémon from Professor Birch on Route 101 One
FireRed/LeafGreen Trade None
Diamond/Pearl Pal Park None
Platinum Pal Park None
HeartGold/SoulSilver Gift from Steven Stone after beating Red One

Side Game Locations

Treecko Locations
Game(s) 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: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Starter Pokémon
Joyous Tower (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Starter Pokémon
Mystery Jungle (B1F-B29F)
Pokémon Ranger Olive Jungle

Pokédex Entries

Template:GenIIIPokédex

Known Trainers With a Treecko

Origins

Treecko's appearance is based heavily off of a gecko or lizard. More specifically, it is likely based off of a leaf-tailed gecko.

Treecko's English name comes from combining the words "tree" and "gecko". Similarly, it's Japanese name, Kimori, comes from combining the words "ki" (tree) and "yamori" (gecko).

Trivia

  • Treecko is the only Grass-type starting Pokémon not able to learn Razor Leaf.
  • Treecko is also the only Grass-type starting Pokémon not to have a plant-like appendage.
  • It is the only Grass-type starter not to walk on all four legs, besides Tsutaaja.
  • Treeko is the only starter that can use Bullet Seed.
  • Treeko is the only Grass-type starter that can climb trees
  • Treecko is looks like Tsutaaja, the Grass-type starter Pokémon in Isshu region.

See also


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