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Treecko Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Poison2×Bug2×Fire2×Ice2×
Treecko

Type matchups

Damage Treecko takes from each attacking type.

2×
½×

As a Grass type, Treecko has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.

Base stats

HP
40
Attack
45
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
55
Speed
70
Total
310

Treecko has a base stat total of 310, higher than 18% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (70). With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 40 HP, 35 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Treecko can have the abilities Overgrow and Unburden.

How to beat Treecko

Treecko takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.

Evolution

Treecko is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile) and evolves into Grovyle.

Frequently asked questions

What is Treecko weak to?

As a Grass type, Treecko takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.

What is Treecko resistant to?

Treecko resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Treecko?

Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Treecko with super-effective attacks.