Treecko is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Type: Grass
Abilities:
- Overgrow: Boosts the power of Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
- Unburden (Hidden Ability): Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat when its held item is used or lost.
Physical Characteristics:
- Treecko is a small, green, reptilian Pokémon resembling a gecko.
- It has large yellow eyes with slit pupils and a red belly.
- Notable features include its long tail shaped like a leaf and three digits on each hand and foot, aiding its climbing ability.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Treecko is known to be calm and cool-headed, often showing little emotion.
- It resides in dense forests, where it uses its climbing skills to navigate trees with ease.
- Treecko fiercely guards its territory, and its tail helps sense its environment, providing balance and agility in battle.
In Battle:
- Treecko is a fast and agile attacker, favoring hit-and-run strategies.
- Notable moves include Leaf Blade, Quick Attack, and Energy Ball.
- Strong against Water, Ground, and Rock types, but weak against Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug, and Ice types due to its singular Grass typing.
Evolution:
- Treecko evolves into Grovyle starting at level 16.
- Grovyle further evolves into Sceptile at level 36.
Interesting Facts:
- Treecko is one of the starter Pokémon in the Hoenn region, alongside Torchic and Mudkip.
- Known for its cool demeanor, Treecko has become a fan favorite due to its appearance in the anime, notably as one of Ash's main Pokémon during his Hoenn journey.
- It is based on a real-life gecko, with its name reflecting its tree-dwelling nature.