Treecko

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, reptile-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


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.

In Game
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.

Known Trainers With a Treecko

 * Ash

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 statring Pokémon not to have a plant-like appendage.
 * It is the only Grass-type starter not to walk on all fours.
 * Treeko is the only starter that can use Bullet Seed
 * Treeko is the only Grass-type starter that can climb trees