HOMETREECKO
TREECKOLv 16GROVYLELv 36SCEPTILE

TREECKO'S ROAD

3 EASY · 12 FAIR · 10 TOUGH

YOUR RIVAL: FAIRROXANNE: EASYYOUR RIVAL: TOUGHBRAWLY: FAIRYOUR RIVAL: TOUGHWALLY: FAIRWATTSON: FAIRMAXIE: TOUGHFLANNERY: TOUGHNORMAN: FAIRSHELLY: FAIRYOUR RIVAL: TOUGHWINONA: TOUGHYOUR RIVAL: TOUGHMAXIE: TOUGHMATT: FAIRTATE & LIZA: EASYARCHIE: FAIRJUAN: EASYWALLY: FAIRSIDNEY: FAIRPHOEBE: FAIRGLACIA: TOUGHDRAKE: TOUGHWALLACE: FAIR

Ratings use type matchups at the opponent's level, with level-up moves only. Foresight picks favor Pokémon that cover the fights your starter struggles with. It's a guide, not a battle sim. Rival teams shown are May's. Brendan's are the same or nearly so.

  1. RIVAL · Route 103FAIRYOUR RIVALYour first real battle. Your rival took the starter that beats yours, on purpose.TORCHICLv5

    Your TREECKO at Lv 5, using only level-up moves:

    • TORCHICYOU: POUND ×1IT: SCRATCH ×1
  2. GYM · Rustboro CityEASYROXANNESTONE BADGE · CUT works outside battleRock types, all the way down. Water and Grass make this short.GEODUDELv12GEODUDELv12NOSEPASSLv15

    Your TREECKO at Lv 15, using only level-up moves:

    • GEODUDEYOU: ABSORB ×4IT: ROCK THROW ×1
    • GEODUDEYOU: ABSORB ×4IT: ROCK THROW ×1
    • NOSEPASSYOU: ABSORB ×2IT: ROCK TOMB ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  3. RIVAL · Route 104TOUGHYOUR RIVALThey find you just outside Rustboro. Two Pokémon this time.LOTADLv13TORCHICLv15

    Your TREECKO at Lv 15, using only level-up moves:

    • LOTADYOU: POUND ×1IT: ASTONISH ×1
    • TORCHICYOU: POUND ×1IT: EMBER ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  4. GYM · Dewford TownFAIRBRAWLYKNUCKLE BADGE · FLASH works outside battleFighting types in a very dark gym. The lights come back as you win.MACHOPLv16MEDITITELv16MAKUHITALv19

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 19, using only level-up moves:

    • MACHOPYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: KARATE CHOP ×1
    • MEDITITEYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: FOCUS PUNCH ×1
    • MAKUHITAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: VITAL THROW ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  5. RIVAL · Route 110TOUGHYOUR RIVALA mid-route ambush on the way to Mauville. Three Pokémon now.WINGULLLv18LOMBRELv18COMBUSKENLv20

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 20, using only level-up moves:

    • WINGULLYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • LOMBREYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: ASTONISH ×1
    • COMBUSKENYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: EMBER ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  6. RIVAL · Mauville CityFAIRWALLYOne Ralts and a lot of enthusiasm. Remember this kid.RALTSLv16

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 16, using only level-up moves:

    • RALTSYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: CONFUSION ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  7. GYM · Mauville CityFAIRWATTSONDYNAMO BADGE · ROCK SMASH works outside battleElectric types. A Ground type turns this whole gym off.VOLTORBLv20ELECTRIKELv20MAGNETONLv22MANECTRICLv24

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 24, using only level-up moves:

    • VOLTORBYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: SELFDESTRUCT ×1
    • ELECTRIKEYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: SHOCK WAVE ×½
    • MAGNETONYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×½IT: SHOCK WAVE ×½
    • MANECTRICYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: SHOCK WAVE ×½

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  8. BOSS · Mt. ChimneyTOUGHMAXIEThe boss of Team Magma, at the top of a volcano.MIGHTYENALv24ZUBATLv24CAMERUPTLv25

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 25, using only level-up moves:

    • MIGHTYENAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: BITE ×1
    • ZUBATYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • CAMERUPTYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: EMBER ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  9. GYM · Lavaridge TownTOUGHFLANNERYHEAT BADGE · STRENGTH works outside battleFire types, ending on a very sturdy Torkoal.NUMELLv24SLUGMALv24CAMERUPTLv26TORKOALLv29

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 29, using only level-up moves:

    • NUMELYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×2
    • SLUGMAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: OVERHEAT ×2
    • CAMERUPTYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: OVERHEAT ×2
    • TORKOALYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: OVERHEAT ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  10. GYM · Petalburg CityFAIRNORMANBALANCE BADGE · SURF works outside battleYour dad. His Slaking hits like a truck, then loafs around every other turn.SPINDALv27VIGOROTHLv27LINOONELv29SLAKINGLv31

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 31, using only level-up moves:

    • SPINDAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: FACADE ×1
    • VIGOROTHYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SLASH ×1
    • LINOONEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SLASH ×1
    • SLAKINGYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: FACADE ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  11. CHOICE · Mirage TowerONE OR THE OTHER

    ROOT OR CLAW?

    Two fossils sit at the top of the tower. Take one and the other is lost for good. Devon Corp in Rustboro brings it back to life.

    • LILEEPROOT FOSSILLILEEPBetter in 8 of 15 fights left · FORESIGHT PICK
    • ANORITHCLAW FOSSILANORITHBetter in 6 of 15 fights left
  12. BOSS · Weather InstituteFAIRSHELLYTeam Aqua has taken over the Institute, and they're blocking Route 119 until you clear it.CARVANHALv28MIGHTYENALv28

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 28, using only level-up moves:

    • CARVANHAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: CRUNCH ×1
    • MIGHTYENAYOU: QUICK ATTACK ×1IT: BITE ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  13. RIVAL · Route 119TOUGHYOUR RIVALWin and they hand you HM02 Fly. Worth it.PELIPPERLv29LOMBRELv29COMBUSKENLv31

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 31, using only level-up moves:

    • PELIPPERYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • LOMBREYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: FAKE OUT ×1
    • COMBUSKENYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: PECK ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  14. GYM · Fortree CityTOUGHWINONAFEATHER BADGE · FLY works outside battleFlying types with a Skarmory and an Altaria to wrap it up.SWABLULv29TROPIUSLv29PELIPPERLv30SKARMORYLv31ALTARIALv33

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 33, using only level-up moves:

    • SWABLUYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • TROPIUSYOU: PURSUIT ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • PELIPPERYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • SKARMORYYOU: LEAF BLADE ×¼IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • ALTARIAYOU: PURSUIT ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  15. RIVAL · Lilycove CityTOUGHYOUR RIVALYour last battle with your rival, and their full team.TROPIUSLv31PELIPPERLv32LUDICOLOLv32COMBUSKENLv34

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 34, using only level-up moves:

    • TROPIUSYOU: PURSUIT ×1IT: STOMP ×1
    • PELIPPERYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • LUDICOLOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: ASTONISH ×1
    • COMBUSKENYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: PECK ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  16. BOSS · Magma HideoutTOUGHMAXIEDeep under Jagged Pass. This is where Groudon wakes up.MIGHTYENALv37CROBATLv38CAMERUPTLv39

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 39, using only level-up moves:

    • MIGHTYENAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: TAKE DOWN ×1
    • CROBATYOU: PURSUIT ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • CAMERUPTYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: TAKE DOWN ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  17. BOSS · Aqua HideoutFAIRMATTTeam Aqua's admin, stalling while they make off in a stolen submarine.MIGHTYENALv34GOLBATLv34

    Your GROVYLE at Lv 34, using only level-up moves:

    • MIGHTYENAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: no attacks
    • GOLBATYOU: PURSUIT ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  18. GYM · Mossdeep CityEASYTATE & LIZAMIND BADGE · DIVE works outside battleA double battle. Your team has to work in pairs here.CLAYDOLLv41XATULv41LUNATONELv42SOLROCKLv42

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 42, using only level-up moves:

    • CLAYDOLYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: PSYCHIC ×1
    • XATUYOU: PURSUIT ×2IT: PSYCHIC ×1
    • LUNATONEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: PSYCHIC ×1
    • SOLROCKYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: FLAMETHROWER ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  19. BOSS · Seafloor CavernFAIRARCHIEThe boss of Team Aqua, at the bottom of the sea. You'll need Dive to get here.MIGHTYENALv41CROBATLv41SHARPEDOLv43

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 43, using only level-up moves:

    • MIGHTYENAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: TAKE DOWN ×1
    • CROBATYOU: SLAM ×1IT: WING ATTACK ×2
    • SHARPEDOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: SLASH ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  20. GYM · Sootopolis CityEASYJUANRAIN BADGE · WATERFALL works outside battleWater types, ending on a Kingdra that almost nothing hits hard.LUVDISCLv41WHISCASHLv41SEALEOLv43CRAWDAUNTLv43KINGDRALv46

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 46, using only level-up moves:

    • LUVDISCYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: WATER PULSE ×½
    • WHISCASHYOU: LEAF BLADE ×4IT: EARTHQUAKE ×½
    • SEALEOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: AURORA BEAM ×2
    • CRAWDAUNTYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: CRABHAMMER ×½
    • KINGDRAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: ICE BEAM ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  21. RIVAL · Victory RoadFAIRWALLYRemember that kid with the Ralts? Not so little now.ALTARIALv44DELCATTYLv43ROSELIALv44MAGNETONLv41GARDEVOIRLv45

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 45, using only level-up moves:

    • ALTARIAYOU: SLAM ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • DELCATTYYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: FAINT ATTACK ×1
    • ROSELIAYOU: SLAM ×1IT: MAGICAL LEAF ×½
    • MAGNETONYOU: LEAF BLADE ×½IT: TRI ATTACK ×1
    • GARDEVOIRYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: PSYCHIC ×1

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  22. ELITE FOUR · Elite FourFAIRSIDNEYDark types. First door of four.MIGHTYENALv46SHIFTRYLv48CACTURNELv46CRAWDAUNTLv48ABSOLLv49

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 49, using only level-up moves:

    • MIGHTYENAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: DOUBLE-EDGE ×1
    • SHIFTRYYOU: SLAM ×1IT: EXTRASENSORY ×1
    • CACTURNEYOU: SLAM ×1IT: FAINT ATTACK ×1
    • CRAWDAUNTYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: STRENGTH ×1
    • ABSOLYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  23. ELITE FOUR · Elite FourFAIRPHOEBEGhost types. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing here.DUSCLOPSLv48BANETTELv49SABLEYELv50BANETTELv49DUSCLOPSLv51

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 51, using only level-up moves:

    • DUSCLOPSYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SHADOW PUNCH ×1
    • BANETTEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SHADOW BALL ×1
    • SABLEYEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SHADOW BALL ×1
    • BANETTEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SHADOW BALL ×1
    • DUSCLOPSYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: ICE BEAM ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  24. ELITE FOUR · Elite FourTOUGHGLACIAIce types, many of them part Water.SEALEOLv50GLALIELv50SEALEOLv52GLALIELv52WALREINLv53

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 53, using only level-up moves:

    • SEALEOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: ICE BALL ×2
    • GLALIEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: ICE BEAM ×2
    • SEALEOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: BLIZZARD ×2
    • GLALIEYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: ICE BEAM ×2
    • WALREINYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: ICE BEAM ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  25. ELITE FOUR · Elite FourTOUGHDRAKEDragons and a very fast finish. Ice moves earn their slot here.SHELGONLv52ALTARIALv54KINGDRALv53FLYGONLv53SALAMENCELv55

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 55, using only level-up moves:

    • SHELGONYOU: SLAM ×1IT: DRAGON CLAW ×1
    • ALTARIAYOU: SLAM ×1IT: AERIAL ACE ×2
    • KINGDRAYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: BODY SLAM ×1
    • FLYGONYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: FLAMETHROWER ×2
    • SALAMENCEYOU: SLAM ×1IT: FLAMETHROWER ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

  26. CHAMPION · ChampionFAIRWALLACEThe last door. Six Pokémon, and Milotic waits at the end.WAILORDLv57TENTACRUELLv55LUDICOLOLv56WHISCASHLv56GYARADOSLv56MILOTICLv58

    Your SCEPTILE at Lv 58, using only level-up moves:

    • WAILORDYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: BLIZZARD ×2
    • TENTACRUELYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SLUDGE BOMB ×2
    • LUDICOLOYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: SURF ×½
    • WHISCASHYOU: LEAF BLADE ×4IT: HYPER BEAM ×1
    • GYARADOSYOU: LEAF BLADE ×1IT: HYPER BEAM ×1
    • MILOTICYOU: LEAF BLADE ×2IT: ICE BEAM ×2

    FORESIGHT · CATCH BEFORE THIS FIGHT

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