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No. 0204

Pineco

Bagworm Pokémon

Pineco
Official art
Bug
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
7.2 kg 15.9 lbs
Base stat total
290 top 88%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge.
See all 9 entries

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk6563–128121–251
Def9085–156166–306
SpA3536–9567–185
SpD3536–9567–185
Spe1518–7331–141
Total290Higher than 12% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk65Def90Spe15SpD35SpA35

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 15). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

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

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 73Pineco · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  31. 67Pineco · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 35Pineco · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Sturdy

    Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

  • OvercoatHidden ability

    Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0204PinecoBug
    1. Level 31#0205ForretressBugSteel

Moves

Level up 14

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5
9Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
12Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
17Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
20RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20
23CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
28SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
31PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
34ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5
39Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
42Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
45Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 44

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggPin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
EggPower TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10
EggSand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
EggSwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
EggToxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

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

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

    Ultra Moon

  2. Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly.

    Ultra Sun

  3. 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

  4. It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The extra weight doesn’t bother it.

    LeafGreen

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.

    Crystal

  8. It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  9. 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

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