No. 0204

Pineco

Bagworm Pokémon

Official art

Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 290. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug

Height: 0.6 m 2′00″
Weight: 7.2 kg 15.9 lbs
Base stat total: 290 Higher than 12% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Sturdy Overcoat

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge.

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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304

Atk6576–128121–251

Def9099–156166–306

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD3549–9567–185

Spe1531–7331–141

Total290Higher than 12% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×

FightingGrassGround

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 15); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31

Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Pineco outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Pineco against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
73		Pineco · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
67		Pineco · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
35		Pineco · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Sturdy
If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
Overcoat, hidden ability
This Pokémon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm damage, and Effect Spore.
Other Pokémon with Overcoat 22
Shellder Cloyster Forretress Shelgon Burmy Wormadam Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Escavalier Shelmet Vullaby Mandibuzz Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Therian Enamorus Varoom Revavroom

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0204PinecoBug
1. Level 31
  #0205ForretressBugSteel

Moves

Level up 14


1	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
6	Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Physical	200	100%	5
9	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
12	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
17	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Physical	50	100%	40
20	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20
23	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
28	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
31	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
34	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5
39	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
42	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
45	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 44


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Special	50	100%	20
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
TM83	Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM90	SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.	Ground	Status	—	—	20
TM91	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM106	Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM124	Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.	Ice	Physical	80	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM162	Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Bug	Special	90	100%	10
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
Egg	Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Bug	Physical	25	95%	20
Egg	Power TrickSwitches user's Attack and Defense stats.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
Egg	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
Egg	Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.	Poison	Status	—	—	20

Biology

Pineco typically hangs from tree branches and gathers tree bark in order to mimic the appearance of pinecones. When Pineco evolves into Forretress, the Pokémon develops a large spherical appearance, spines and external plates similar to an exoskeleton.

Design & origin

Pineco and Forretress are Pokémon based on bagworm moth larvae. Pineco's name derives from the word "pinecone".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#692 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Bagworm Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#093Updated Johto#093Updated Alola#268Updated Ula’ula#089Paldea#258

It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge.
Ultra Moon
Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly.
Ultra Sun
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The extra weight doesn’t bother it.
LeafGreen
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.
Crystal
It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
Gold · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

English: Pineco
Japanese: クヌギダマ
Japanese (romaji): Kunugidama
Korean: 피콘
Chinese (Traditional): 榛果球
Chinese (Simplified): 榛果球
French: Pomdepik
German: Tannza
Spanish: Pineco
Italian: Pineco

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–29

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 10Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–29

XD 1 area

Phenac City (Mayor's House)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 20

SoulSilver 37 areas

Cerulean CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 12–14
Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–16
National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 10–12
New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–5
Road 1Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 25Headbutting trees · Lv 10–11
Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 28–29
Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 28–29
Road 29Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 3Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 30Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 31Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 32Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 9–10
Road 35Headbutting trees · Lv 10–11
Road 36Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 37Headbutting trees · Lv 12–14
Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 14–15
Road 4Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 43Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 5Headbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Road 6Headbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Road 8Headbutting trees · Lv 16–17
Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–16
Violet CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 10
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–4

HeartGold 37 areas

Cerulean CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 12–14
Ilex ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 6–8
Lake of RageHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–16
National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 10–12
New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Pewter CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–5
Road 1Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 25Headbutting trees · Lv 10–11
Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 28–29
Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 28–29
Road 29Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 3Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 30Headbutting trees · Lv 2–3
Road 31Headbutting trees · Lv 3–4
Road 32Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 9–10
Road 35Headbutting trees · Lv 10–11
Road 36Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 37Headbutting trees · Lv 12–14
Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 14–15
Road 4Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 43Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 5Headbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Road 6Headbutting trees · Lv 11–13
Road 8Headbutting trees · Lv 16–17
Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 14–16
Violet CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 10
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–4

Platinum 6 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48

Pearl 6 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Diamond 6 areas

Eterna ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12
Road 203Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8
Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20
Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

LeafGreen 1 area

Altering Cave (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29

FireRed 1 area

Altering Cave (C)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–29

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34

Crystal 15 areas

Ilex ForestHeadbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 29Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 30Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 31Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 32Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 43Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Silver 11 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Gold 11 areas

Azalea TownHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Ilex ForestHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Lake of RageHeadbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 26Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 27Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 34Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 37Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 38Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a high encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.