Pineco (Pokémon)
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| Pineco クヌギダマ Kunugidama | |
![]() Artwork from GSC | |
| National Dex | #204 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #093 |
| Hoenn Dex | #347 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-110 |
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Bagworm Pokémon |
| Height | 2′00″ (0.6m) |
| Weight | 15.9 lbs. (7.2kg) |
| Ability | Sturdy |
| Egg group | Bug |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Def |
| Exp. yield | 60 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Gray |
| Catch rate | 190 |
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Pineco (Japanese: クヌギダマ Kunugidama) is a Bug-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Pineco is a blue pinecone-like creature with eyes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Pineco have the tendency to explode at random times.
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Pineco first appeared in Goin' Apricorn, in which Brock captured one. It later evolved into a Forretress in Entei at Your Own Risk.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | Rare | Headbutt trees |
| Pokémon Crystal | Rare | Headbutt trees | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | Rare | Safari Zone | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | One | Phenac City (Shadow) | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Uncommon | Routes 203, 204, and 229, Eterna Forest (dongle method: Emerald) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| 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 | Mt. Freeze (1F-5F) Wish Cave (61F-64F) Joyous Tower (61F-64F) |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Union Highway Inochi Cliff |
Base stats
| HP: | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 65 | |
| Defense: | 90 | |
| SpAtk: | 35 | |
| SpDef: | 35 | |
| Speed: | 15 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Pineco is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle Protect | Tackle Protect | Tackle Protect |
| 6 | Selfdestruct | ||
| 8 | Selfdestruct | Selfdestruct | |
| 9 | Take Down | ||
| 12 | Rapid Spin | ||
| 15 | Take Down | Take Down | |
| 17 | Bide | ||
| 20 | Natural Gift | ||
| 22 | Rapid Spin | Rapid Spin | |
| 23 | Spikes | ||
| 28 | Payback | ||
| 29 | Bide | Bide | |
| 31 | Explosion | ||
| 34 | Iron Defense | ||
| 36 | Explosion | Explosion | |
| 39 | Gyro Ball | ||
| 42 | Double Edge | ||
| 43 | Spikes | Spikes | |
| 50 | Double Edge | Double Edge |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation II | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | ||
| TM03 | Curse | ||
| TM04 | Rollout | ||
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | ||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
| TM12 | Sweet Scent | ||
| TM13 | Snore | ||
| TM16 | Light Screen | Light Screen | |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect | Protect |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Giga Drain | Giga Drain |
| TM20 | Endure | ||
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM22 | SolarBeam | SolarBeam | SolarBeam |
| TM27 | Return | Return | Return |
| TM28 | Dig | Dig | |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM33 | Reflect | Reflect | |
| TM34 | Swagger | ||
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | ||
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm | |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ||
| TM40 | Defense Curl | ||
| TM42 | Facade | Facade | |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power | |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract | Attract |
| TM58 | Endure | ||
| TM64 | Explosion | ||
| TM66 | Payback | ||
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | ||
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | ||
| TM78 | Captivate | ||
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ||
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ||
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ||
| TM87 | Swagger | ||
| TM90 | Substitute | ||
| HM04 | Strength | Strength | Strength |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
By breeding
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pineco knows Shadow Blitz and Shadow Shed as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
|---|---|---|
| | Rarity: Common | |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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 Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group: | Poké Assist: | Field Move: Tackle |
Evolution
Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
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Trivia
- Pineco was the only pure Bug-type introduced in Generation II.
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. Its German name, Tannza, comes from Tannenzapfen. Its French name, Pomdepic, comes from pomme de pin and piquer.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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