#204 · Pineco

Pineco

Pokédex No. #204

In-game variants

Description	EV Statistics
Pineco is a Bug type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #204. It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesnt bother it. Abilities: Sturdy, Overcoat Gender ratio: 50% male / 50% female Evolution: Evolves into Forretress starting at level 16.	Total: 220
	50 HP	65 Atk	90 Def	15 Speed

Pineco Population

Name	Male	Female	Genderless	Total
ShinyPineco	20	23	0	43
DemonPineco	0	3	0	3
Pineco	76	90	0	166
FrostPineco	27	30	4	61

Evolutionary Chain
Pineco Level 16 Forretress

Pineco weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Fire Poison Flying Rock

Takes half damage from: Grass Fighting Ground

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Pineco learns by level-up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
–	Tackle	Normal	50	100	35
–	Protect	Normal	–	–	10
6	Self Destruct	Normal	200	100	5
9	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100	20
12	Take Down	Normal	90	85	20
17	Rapid Spin	Normal	20	100	40
20	Bide	Normal	–	–	10
23	Natural Gift	Normal	–	100	15
28	Spikes	Ground	–	–	20
31	Payback	Dark	50	100	10
34	Explosion	Normal	250	100	5
39	Iron Defense	Steel	–	–	15
42	Gyro Ball	Steel	–	100	5
45	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	15

TM moves Pineco can learn (61)

Headbutt · Body Slam · Double-Edge · Pin Missile · Counter · Strength · Solar Beam · String Shot · Earthquake · Dig · Toxic · Mimic · Double Team · Defense Curl · Light Screen · Reflect · Self Destruct · Swift · Explosion · Rest · Rock Slide · Substitute · Snore · Curse · Flail · Protect · Sandstorm · Giga Drain · Endure · Rollout · Swagger · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Frustration · Pain Split · Sweet Scent · Hidden Power · Sunny Day · Rock Smash · Facade · Revenge · Secret Power · Rock Tomb · Sand Tomb · Iron Defense · Gravity · Gyro Ball · Natural Gift · Payback · Power Trick · Toxic Spikes · Captivate · Stealth Rock · Bug Bite · Venoshock · Round · Struggle Bug · Bulldoze · Drill Run · Confide

Pineco in battle

Pineco has 50 HP, 65 Attack, 90 Defense and 15 Speed, which adds up to 220. That is the #760 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 2% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is Defense at 90.

Strongest moves of its own type: Bug Bite (60 power, 100% accuracy), Struggle Bug (50 power, 100% accuracy), Pin Missile (25 power, 95% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Solar Beam (120 power, 100% accuracy), Double-Edge (120 power, 100% accuracy), Earthquake (100 power, 100% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.

Where to find Pineco

Pineco is not a wild encounter on any of the standard maps. Pokémon like this come from evolving, trading and other parts of the game. See how evolution works and the list of maps.

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