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Pineco (Pokémon)

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Pineco
クヌギダマ Kunugidama

Artwork from HG/SS
Type Species
 Bug  Bagworm Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Sturdy 1,000,000
Pokédex
National
#204 		Johto
#093 		Hoenn
#347* 		Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R— 		Almia
R-110
Height Weight
2'00" 15.9 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Gray Image:F204.png Image:Body01.png 190
Gender ratio
50% male
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Bug 21 (5355 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
0 		Def
1 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0 		Exp.
60

Pineco (Japanese: クヌギダマ Kunugidama) is a Bug-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Forretress starting at level 31.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Pineco is a blue pinecone-like Pokémon with red eyes. It seem to have a single horn on top of its head which is supposedly its stem.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Pineco has the ability to explode, as evidenced by its ability to learn Selfdestruct and Explosion.

Behavior

Pineco likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. To do so, it spits out a fluid, which hardens when it touches air, to glue the tree bark to its body. The additional weight does not bother it.

Pineco patiently hangs from a tree branch, in wait for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move much on its own, but if Pinceo is disturbed when eating by someone shaking the tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning.

Habitat

Forest Pokémon

Pineco lives in trees.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Pineco eats flying insect prey.

In the anime

Pineco in an Apricorn tree

Pineco first appeared in Goin' Apricorn, in which Brock captured one that later evolved into a Forretress in Entei at Your Own Risk.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
EP143 Pineco Ash's Pokédex Pineco, the Bagworm Pokémon. Appears calm as it hangs quietly on tree branches, but it will self-destruct at the slightest provocation.
This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Pineco first appeared in Volume 9. Red fights two in his aptitude test to be the Gym Leader of Viridian City.

In the TCG

Main article: Pineco (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II 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.
Stadium 2 It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
III Ruby 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.
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 additional weight doesn't bother it.
IV Diamond It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
Pearl It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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.

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II Gold Silver Rare Headbutt trees
Crystal Rare Headbutt trees
III Ruby Sapphire None Trade
Emerald Rare Safari Zone and Altering Cave
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD One Phenac City (Shadow)
IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Routes 203, 204, 210 and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald)
Platinum Dongle Routes 203, 204, 210, and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald)
HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Headbutt trees
 Pal Park  Forest

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 37
Endless Level 58
Forever Level 19
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team 		Mt. Freeze (1F-5F)
Wish Cave (61F-64F)
Joyous Tower (61F-64F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness 		Mt. Horn (8F-14F)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia 		Union Road
Peril Cliffs

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 50
110 - 157 210 - 304
Attack: 65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Defense: 90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Sp.Atk: 35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Sp.Def: 35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Speed: 15
18 - 73 31 - 141
Total: 290   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★☆
Power
2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Technique
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Pineco is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
6 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200 100% 50 Beauty 0
9 Take DownDP Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
9 Bug BitePtHGSS Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0
12 Rapid SpinDP Normal Physical 20 100% 40 Cool 2 ♥♥
12 Take DownPtHGSS Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
17 BideDP Normal Physical — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
17 Rapid SpinPtHGSS Normal Physical 20 100% 40 Cool 2 ♥♥
20 Natural GiftDP Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
20 BidePtHGSS Normal Physical — 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
23 SpikesDP Ground Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
23 Natural GiftPtHGSS Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
28 PaybackDP Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥
28 SpikesPtHGSS Ground Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
31 ExplosionDP Normal Physical 250 100% 50 Beauty 0
31 PaybackPtHGSS Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥
34 Iron DefenseDP Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
34 ExplosionPtHGSS Normal Physical 250 100% 50 Beauty 0
39 Gyro BallDP Steel Physical — 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
39 Iron DefensePtHGSS Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
42 Double-EdgeDP Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
42 Gyro BallPtHGSS Steel Physical — 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
45 Double-EdgePtHGSS Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status — —% 30 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM19 Giga Drain Grass Special 60 100% 10 Smart 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1 ♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM33 Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0
TM66 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 Cool 1 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Heracross Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Pineco, Forretress
Ledyba, Ledian
Volbeat 		Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
Paras, Parasect
Pinsir
Heracross
Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 		Flail* Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Beedrill
Spinarak, Ariados
Skorupi, Drapion 		Pin Missile Bug Physical 14 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Shuckle Power TrickHGSS Psychic Status — —% 10 Cool 0
Ledyba, Ledian Reflect Psychic Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Pinsir Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon Sand Tomb Ground Physical 15 75% 15 Smart 0
Ledyba, Ledian Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Forretress
Beedrill
Skorupi, Drapion 		Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Tough 0
D P Pt HG SS Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS String Shot Bug Status — 95% 40 Smart 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves Level 20+ Purified moves
Shadow Blitz Shadow File:204.png Refresh Normal
Shadow Shed Shadow Pin Missile Bug
-- Spikes Ground
-- Counter Fighting

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani204.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani204.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 9.4% Friend Area: Secretive Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP I just hang around, and the bugs... They just flock to me.
26%-50% HP My HP's sliding down to around half now.
1%-25% HP I'm barely hanging on... My body feels too heavy to move...
Level Up There, got my level.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP204.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: E



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Bug  Poké Assist: Image:Bugpa.PNG ( Bug ) Field Move: Image:Tackle 1fieldmove.PNG (Tackle ×1)
"It blows itself up."

Evolution

File:204.png
Unevolved
Pineco
 Bug 
Rare Candy
Level 31


→
File:205.png
First evolution
Forretress
 Bug  Steel 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Image:Spr_2g_204.png Image:Spr_2s_204.png Image:Spr_2c_204.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_204.png
Image:Spr_2g_204_s.png Image:Spr_2s_204_s.png Image:Spr_2c_204_s.gif File:Spr b g2 204 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_204.png Image:Spr_3e_204.gif Image:Spr_3f_204.png Image:Spr_b_g3_204.png
Image:Spr_3r_204_s.png File:Spr 3e 204 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_204_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_204_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_204.png Image:Spr_4p_204.png Image:Spr_4h_204.png Image:Spr_b_g4_204.png
Image:Spr_4d_204_s.png Image:Spr_4p_204_s.png Image:Spr_4h_204_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_204_s.png
Pineco For other sprites and images, please see Pineco images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Pineco is based on a bagworm living in a pine cone. Its metallic appearance and ability to explode also links to to a hand grenade.

Name origin

Pineco's name is an abbreviation of pine cone, reflecting its pine cone-like appearance. Its Japanese name may be a combination of クヌギ kunugi, sawtooth oak and 玉 tama, ball.

In other languages

  • German: Tannza - From Tannenzapfen (fir cone).
  • French: Pomdepic - From pomme de pin (cone) and piquer (to prick).
  • Korean: 피콘 Pikon
  • Chinese: 榛果球

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