Pineco
Pineco is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Bagworm Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 204 |
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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 № | 093 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 093 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 268 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 58 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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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.
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. |
Moves learned by Pineco
Moves learnt by level up
Pineco learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 | Bide | Normal | — | — | |
23 | Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | |
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pineco egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Pineco can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 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 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Pineco can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM | |
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Pineco learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon 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 | Bide | Normal | — | — | |
23 | Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | |
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 Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pineco egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Pin Missile | Bug | 25 | 95 | |
Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Pineco is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 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 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Pineco can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM | |
Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
String Shot | Bug | — | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Pineco sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Where to find Pineco
Gold Silver |
Route 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage |
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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 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Pineco |
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Japanese | クヌギダマ (Kunugidama) |
German | Tannza |
French | Pomdepik |
Name origin
- pine cone
- seed of a pine tree