Pineco (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pineco (disambiguation).

Pineco Bagworm Pokémon クヌギダマ Kunugidama #0204 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sturdy Cacophony Cacophony Overcoat Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Pineco 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 15.9 lbs. 7.2 kg Pineco 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 60 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 58 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Pineco 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Forretress starting at level 31.

Biology

Pineco is an insectoid Pokémon encased in a blue-green, pine cone-like shell that protects it from bird Pokémon. It has red eyes and no visible limbs, along with a single spike on top of its head, which is supposedly its stem. It makes its shell thicker by gluing tree bark to its body. The glue is made of fluid that Pineco spits out, which hardens when it is exposed to air. Pineco's shell becomes bigger and thicker as more tree bark is accumulated; older Pineco are very large in size.

Unbothered by the added weight of its shell, Pineco patiently hangs from a tree branch in tropical and temperate forests, waiting to prey on flying insects. In Alola, its favorite prey is Cutiefly. Typically immobile, it will drop to the ground and explode if someone shakes its tree while it is eating.

Evolution

Pineco evolves into Forretress.

Unevolved Pineco  Bug

→

First Evolution Forretress  Bug  Steel

In the anime

Pineco in the anime

Major appearances

Brock's Pineco

Pineco debuted in Going Apricorn!, thus also marking the species' debut. Brock encountered and caught it with a Fast Ball. It later evolved into a Forretress in Entei at Your Own Risk.

Other

In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, multiple Pineco attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.

Minor appearances

Multiple Pineco appeared in Going Apricorn! alongside Brock's.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Pineco was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

In The Bug Stops Here, five Pineco were in the Bug-Catching Contest.

In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Pineco evolving into a Forretress.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pineco competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Two Pineco appeared in Time After Time!. Goh caught one, while the other appeared in a flashback. Goh's Pineco has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

A Trainer's Pineco appeared in Take My Thief! Please!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP143 Pineco Ash's Pokédex Pineco, the Bagworm Pokémon. Appears calm as it hangs sedately from tree branches, but it will self-destruct at the slightest provocation.

In the manga

Pineco in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Pineco appeared in A Fresh Start.

Pokémon Adventures

Pineco debuted in Murkrow Row, where it was one of the Pokémon in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.

A Pineco appeared in Forretress of Solitude, under the ownership of the Pokémon Association. Red fights two in his aptitude test to be the Gym Leader of Viridian City.

A Pineco was mentioned as one of the Pokémon Crystal caught and sent to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System in Off Course with Corsola. She remarked that it was a different color.

A Pineco appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Pineco appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Pineco appeared in GDZ65.

A Pineco appeared in GDZ72 as a background image.

A Pineco appeared in GDZ75, under the ownership of Hideki.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Pineco appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Yoshimoto.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Pineco appeared in Return light to Bellossom!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Pineco (TCG)

Game data

NPC Appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Pineco appears in the Mini-game Eager Eevee. Pineco will sometimes be revealed as the contents of the crate and if any players go after it, they will get hit with an Explosion and be unable to move in the next round.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #093 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.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #093 Diamond It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova #— Black It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. White Black 2 It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola USUM: #268 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #258 Kitakami #— 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.

Pineco in the Alola PokédexUSUM	Pineco in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) (only high-encounter trees) Crystal Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 43, Lake of Rage, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Phenac City (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 203, 204, 210, and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald) Platinum Routes 203, 204, 210, and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park (Headbutt trees) Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Route 16 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Route 16 (Swarm) Dream World Dream Park
Generation VI X Y Breed Forretress Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Breed Forretress
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 10 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area Four East Province: Area One, Area Two, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Three Tera Raid Battles (2★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 37, Endless Level 58, Forever Level 19, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Freeze (1F-5F), Wish Cave (61F-64F), Joyous Tower (61F-64F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Horn (8F-14F) MD Sky Mt. Horn (8F-14F) Ranger: SoA Union Road, Peril Cliffs Ranger: GS Mitonga Road, Forest Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Forest: World Axle - B1F Conquest Chrysalia Rumble U Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll
Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 1 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Substitute Pineco	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pineco	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 8, 2006

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 066 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 099 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 1212 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1717 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 2020 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 2323 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10 2828 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00——% 20 3131 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3434 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 3939 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 4242 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 4545 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pineco Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM045 TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM091 TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM106 TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM182 TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Pineco Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 * Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Pin Missile Bug Physical 25 95% 20 * Power Trick Psychic Status — —% 10 * Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 * Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Toxic Spikes Poison Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pineco Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pineco Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pineco Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Focus Energy	Pineco (Undaunted 63)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
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, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Pineco's precious belonging Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal I may look like a Berry, but I'm a Bug type. Yep, they often tell me I'm confusing. Low HP (< 50%) My shell could blast off anytime now...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-110 It blows itself up.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Normal Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Normal Field move: (past) (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-190/N-030 It causes explosions around itself.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 50
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Bug Bite Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Sturdy Ability 2: Jagged Edge Ability 3: Explode Defense: ★★ Speed: ★ Evolves into Forretress when its Defense is 73 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Kame, Ujizane, and Yoshimoto
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 40 - 90 5 #491 Counterattack Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 108 Base Defense: 122 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Tackle, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Rock Tomb, Sand Tomb, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved Pineco  Bug

Level 31 →

First Evolution Forretress  Bug  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation IX Scarlet Violet File:Spr 9s 0204.png File:Spr 9s 0204 s.png
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Pineco images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Pineco and its evolved form share their category with Burmy and Wormadam. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.

Origin

Pineco is based on a bagworm, whose cases—or "bags"—may superficially resemble pine cones. Its primary means of locomotion is hopping, which is similar to the Mexican jumping bean, a nut pod which appears to jump because it contains a writhing bug larva. Its appearance and ability to explode also give it the resemblance of a grenade. In addition to its possible relation to weaponry, its ability to learn Spikes may be a reference to caltrops—especially as this is the move's Japanese name.

Name origin

Pineco may be derived from pine cone.

Kunugidama may be a combination of 椚木 kunugi (sawtooth oak) and 玉 tama (ball).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese クヌギダマ Kunugidama From 椚木 kunugi and 玉 tama French Pomdepik From pomme de pin and pic Spanish Pineco Same as English name German Tannza From Tannenzapfen and Panzer Italian Pineco Same as English name Korean 피콘 Pikon From pine cone Mandarin Chinese 榛果球 Zhēnguǒqiú From 榛果 zhēnguǒ and 球 qiú or 球果 qiúguǒ Cantonese Chinese 榛果球 Jēungwókàuh From 榛果 jēungwó and 球 kàuh or 球果 kàuhgwó

More languages Hindi पाइनोला Pineola From pine Russian Пайнеко Payneko Transcription of English name Thai คุนุกิดามะ Khunukidama Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Brock's Pineco

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