Pineco
Pineco is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
National № | 0204 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 58 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Pineco changes
- In Generations 2-4, Pineco has a base experience yield of 60.
- In Generations 2-7, Pineco has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it. |
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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. |
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1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
9 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
12 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
17 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
20 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
23 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
31 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
34 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
39 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
42 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
45 | Double-Edge | Normal | 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. |
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Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
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. |
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1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
9 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
12 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
17 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
20 | Autotomize | Steel | — | — | |
23 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
28 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
31 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
34 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
39 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
42 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
45 | Double-Edge | Normal | 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. |
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Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
62 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Pineco sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Pineco
Other languages
English | Pineco |
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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 |
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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