Is Treecko Good in Emerald Playthrough?
Emerald's best starter pick for the endgame. The early gyms are manageable: Roxanne is neutral, Brawly is neutral, Wattson resists Grass but Sceptile's Speed carries the fight. Mid-game through Flannery and Norman is fine. Then the finish: Juan's Water gym and Wallace's Water Champion team both fold to Grass. AbilityOvergrow powers up Grass at low HP. Treecko's Emerald journey is the smoothest because the final boss is Water.
Treecko resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Grovyle has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Grovyle trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Grovyle trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Grovyle trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Grovyle trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Sceptile has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Sceptile resists most of Juan's coverage and hits back hard.
Sceptile has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Sceptile has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Sceptile has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Sceptile trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Sceptile has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.
Treecko is available as a starter at Lv 5.
- After Roxanne
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Wattson
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Norman
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Winona
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- LV 46GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- After Juan
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- TM31FightingBrick Break75100%15
Your Treecko should hit Level 16 before you reach Brawly, at typical leveling pace.
- After Roxanne
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Wattson
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- LV 29GrassLeaf Blade135100%15
- After Norman
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Winona
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM19GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- LV 35PsychicAgility—100%30
- After Juan
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
Your Grovyle should hit Level 36 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 36)
- LV 36GrassLeaf Blade135100%15
- After Wattson
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Norman
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- After Winona
- TM22GrassSolar Beam180100%10
- TM19GrassGiga Drain113100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- After Tate & Liza
- TM26GroundEarthquake100100%10
- After Juan
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
How to Get Treecko in Emerald
Treecko is handed to you at Route 101. No encounter rates or random spawns involved, so there's nothing to grind. Check the location details below for the exact conditions to trigger it.
1 location to catch Treecko
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Treecko Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Treecko
 Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x106-126%KO Gust 2x34-40% | ||
 Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x102-120%KO Leech Life 2x20-24% | ||
 Taillow Normal | C | |
 Torchic Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Torchic builds →Ember 2x50-60% Peck 2x34-40% | ||
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift | ||
Dustox BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Dustox builds →Sludge Bomb 2x110-130%KO Gust 2x33-40% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | C | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Combusken builds →Ember 2x58-70% Peck 2x45-53% | ||
 Gulpin Poison | C | |
Zubat Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Zubat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x105-125%KO Wing Attack 2x72-85% Leech Life 2x18-23% | ||
 Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x154-182%KO Wing Attack 2x103-123%KO Leech Life 2x25-31% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Combusken builds →Flamethrower 2x128-152%KO Peck 2x42-51% | ||
 Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Seviper builds →Sludge Bomb 2x179-211%KO Flamethrower 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Volbeat Bug | C | |
 Swalot Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Swalot builds →Sludge Bomb 2x144-169%KO Ice Beam 2x76-90% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x189-224%KO Peck 2x45-53% | ||
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x156-184%KO Wing Attack 2x105-124%KO Leech Life 2x24-29% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x189-224%KO Sludge Bomb 2x108-128%KO | ||
 Quilava Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cyndaquil (Littleroot Town Gift) | ||
Swalot Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Swalot builds →Sludge Bomb 2x145-172%KO Ice Beam 2x76-91% | ||
Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Combusken builds →Overheat 2x194-228%KO Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Golbat Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb 2x161-190%KO Wing Attack 2x109-129%KO Leech Life 2x25-30% | ||
Torkoal Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Torkoal builds →Overheat 2x194-228%KO Sludge Bomb 2x111-132%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Aerial Ace 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cyndaquil (Littleroot Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Typhlosion builds →Overheat 2x235-278%KO Aerial Ace 2x76-89% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Sludge Bomb 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Altaria builds →Fire Blast 2x96-113%KO Fly 2x114-134%KO Ice Beam 2x76-89% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Aerial Ace 2x101-119%KO | ||
Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cyndaquil (Littleroot Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Typhlosion builds →Overheat 2x235-278%KO Aerial Ace 2x76-89% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Sludge Bomb 2x119-140%KO | ||
Altaria Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Altaria builds →Fire Blast 2x96-113%KO Fly 2x114-134%KO Ice Beam 2x76-89% | ||
Ninetales Fire | C | |
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodSky Pillar Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Rayquaza builds →Overheat 2x210-247%KO Fly 2x217-256%KO Ice Beam 2x143-168%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Overheat 2x240-283%KO Aerial Ace 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Altaria Dragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x227-268%KO Fire Blast 2x95-112%KO Ice Beam 2x76-89% | ||
Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cyndaquil (Littleroot Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Typhlosion builds →Overheat 2x238-281%KO Aerial Ace 2x76-90% | ||
In Emerald, Gengar can KO Treecko with Explosion (113-133%). Salamence's Rock Slide hits Treecko for 70-82%. Blaziken's Fire Blast also KOs at 133-156%.
 Gengar GhostPoison | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Gengar builds →Thunderbolt25-29% Explosion113-133%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Salamence builds →Earthquake47-55% Rock Slide70-82% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemSalacberry NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Blaziken builds →Fire Blast 2x133-156%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves View Scizor builds →
| ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Treecko View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 2x124-147%KO Thunderbolt20-24% Thunder25-30% | ||
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 a decent partner pool 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 27 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Crunch, Crush Claw, Dragon Breath and 3 more to offspring.
E Treecko Best Moveset
The fastest Hoenn starter in its line, but Treecko's stats are too low for competitive play before evolving. The moveset should focus on special Grass moves while leveling.
Best Build
Treecko best EVs are Sp. Def and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Substitute
- Seismic Toss
- Endeavor
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Focus Punch and Iron Tail 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.
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
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.
Treecko Emerald Guide
In Emerald, 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