Pineco pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

pine cone: seed of a pine tree

Pokedex data

National №	204
Type	Bug
Species	Bagworm Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
Abilities	Sturdy Overcoat (Dream World)
Local №	093 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Kunugidama

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	60
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	2			½		½		½	2			2

Pineco stats

The base stats for Pineco are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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 Black White	It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.

Evolution chart

#204
Pineco
Bug →
(Level 31)

#205
Forretress
Bug · Steel

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	50	100
6	Selfdestruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
9	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
12	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
17	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100
20	Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
23	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-
31	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
34	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
39	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
42	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
45	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Pineco learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pineco egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
Power Trick	Psychic	Status	-	-
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-

Pineco learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pineco egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
Power Trick	Psychic	Status	-	-
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-

Pineco learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Pineco egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	14	85
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Pineco can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95

Pineco can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pineco is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

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

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
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
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
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	75	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	Physical	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	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Pineco sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

See all Pineco sprites

Where to find Pineco

Gold Silver	Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage
Crystal	Route 35, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, Ilex Forest
Emerald	Altering Cave, Safari Zone
Diamond Pearl	Route 203, 204, 210, 229, Eterna Forest
Platinum	Route 203, 204, 210, 229, Eterna Forest
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, more 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, Viridian City
Black White	Route 16

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★★★	5
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★★	3
Total		20

Pineco

Name origin

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Breeding

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Type defenses

Pineco stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

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Pineco sprites

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