Pineco

Pineco is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0204
Type Bug
Species Bagworm Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Sturdy
Overcoat (hidden ability)
Local № 0093 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0093 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0268 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0258 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 58
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base 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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pineco.

Evolution chart

Pineco#0204
Pineco
Bug
(Level 31)

Pineco changes

Pokédex entries

Gold It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
Silver 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.
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.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
HeartGold It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
SoulSilver It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
X It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
Y It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
Omega Ruby
Alpha 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.
Ultra Sun Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly.
Ultra Moon It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
Scarlet It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
Violet It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.

Moves learned by Pineco

Moves learnt by level up

Pineco learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ProtectNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
9Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
20RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
23CurseGhostStatus
28SpikesGroundStatus
31PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
34ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
39Iron DefenseSteelStatus
42Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Pineco learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pineco gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
Power TrickPsychicStatus
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Pineco learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ProtectNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
9Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
12Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
17Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
20AutotomizeSteelStatus
23RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
28SpikesGroundStatus
31PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
34ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
39Iron DefenseSteelStatus
42Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
45Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100

Egg moves

Pineco learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pineco gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CounterFightingPhysical 100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
Power TrickPsychicStatus
RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Pineco sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Pineco sprite from Silver Pineco sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pineco sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pineco sprite from Black & White Pineco sprite from X & Y Pineco sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pineco sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Pineco Shiny sprite from Silver Pineco Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Pineco Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Pineco Shiny sprite from Black & White Pineco Shiny sprite from X & Y Pineco Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Pineco

Gold
Silver
Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage
Crystal Route 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage
Ruby
Sapphire
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Altering Cave, Safari Zone
Diamond
Pearl
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, 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
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Breed Forretress
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 10
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), West Province (Area Three)

Other languages

English Pineco
Japanese クヌギダマ (Kunugidama)
German Tannza
French Pomdepik
Italian Pineco
Spanish Pineco
Korean 피콘 (pikon)
Chinese (Simplified) 榛果球
Chinese (Traditional) 榛果球

 

English Bagworm Pokémon
Japanese みのむしポケモン
German Beutelwurm-Pokémon
French Pokémon Ver Caché
Italian Pokémon Larva
Spanish Pokémon Larva
Korean 도롱이벌레포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 蓑衣虫宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 蓑衣蟲寶可夢

Name origin

pine cone
seed of a pine tree