Pineco
Pineco stats
| HP | 50 | 210 - 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 - 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 - 185 | |
| Sp. Def | 35 | 67 - 185 | |
| Speed | 15 | 31 - 141 | |
| Total | 290 |
Pokedex descriptions
| Gold HeartGold |
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it. |
|---|---|
| Silver SoulSilver |
It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own. |
| Crystal | It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
PINECO hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the POKéMON is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning. |
| Emerald | A PINECO hangs from a tree branch and waits for prey. While eating, if it is disturbed by someone shaking its tree, it falls on the ground and suddenly explodes. |
| FireRed | It hangs and waits for flying-insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own. |
| LeafGreen | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The extra weight doesn't bother it. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
Evolution chain
Moves learnt by level up
Pineco learns the following moves at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95 |
| 6 | Selfdestruct | Normal | Physical | 200 | 100 |
| 9 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 17 | Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - |
| 20 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 31 | Explosion | Normal | Status | 250 | 100 |
| 34 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | - | 100 |
| 42 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 14 | 85 |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Power Trick | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Physical | 15 | 70 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Pain Split | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Gravity | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| String Shot | Bug | Status | - | 95 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Pineco is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
| HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 85 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | Solarbeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | Status | 250 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | - | 100 |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Pineco sprites
ICON
Diamond / Pearl(icon)
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum(normal)
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver(normal)
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum(shiny)
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver(shiny)
Where to find Pineco
| SoulSilver | Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, 48, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Pewter City, Safari Zone Gate, Violet City |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | Route 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, 48, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Pewter City, Safari Zone Gate, Vi |
| Emerald | Route 203, 204, 210, 229, Altering Cave, Eterna Forest, Safari Zone |
| Crystal | Route 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, Ilex Forest |
| Gold Silver |
Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage |
Pokeathlon stats
| Speed | ★★★ | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Skill | ★★★★ | 4 |
| Stamina | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| Jump | ★★★ | 3 |
| Total | 20 |
