pineco
Types: bug

It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
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Key features
- National Dex: #204
- Height / Weight: 0.6 m, 7.2 kg
- Base Stat Total: 290
- Highest Stat: defense
- Abilities: sturdy, overcoat (Hidden)
- Base Experience: 58
- Generation: Gen II (Johto)
- Habitat: Forest
- Egg Groups: Bug
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Capture Rate: 190
- Base Happiness: 70
- Gender: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
- Color: Gray
- Shape: Ball
- Forms/Varieties: 1
- TCG: 20 cards (~€11.02 total est.). View all.
Game locations
- Known locations: 26; e.g., eterna forest area, sinnoh route 203 area, sinnoh route 204 south towards jubilife city, sinnoh route 204 north towards floaroma town, sinnoh route 210 south towards solaceon town, sinnoh route 229 area
- Game versions: diamond, pearl, platinum, crystal, gold, silver
Pineco TCG Cards
Estimated combined market value: €11.02 (20 cards)
Pineco – Destined Rivals (#4)€0.03
Pineco – Temporal Forces (#2)€0.02
Pineco – Paldean Fates (#1)€0.02
Pineco – Paldean Fates (#99)€2.83
Pineco – Paldea Evolved (#4)€0.03
Pineco – Scarlet & Violet (#1)€0.04
Pineco – Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#61)€0.28
Pineco – Vivid Voltage (#8)€0.08
Pineco – Lost Thunder (#15)€0.08
Pineco – Flashfire (#4)€0.06
Pineco – Call of Legends (#68)€0.14
Pineco – HS—Undaunted (#62)€0.24
Pineco – HS—Undaunted (#63)€0.28
Pineco – Legends Awakened (#113)€0.11
Pineco – Unseen Forces (#66)€0.22
Pineco – Dragon (#71)€0.25
Pineco – Skyridge (#85)€2.49
Pineco – Skyridge (#86)€2.70
Pineco – Neo Destiny (#77)€0.60
Pineco – Neo Discovery (#61)€0.52
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Top 5 most valuable Pineco cards
- Pineco – Paldean Fates (#99) — €2.83
- Pineco – Skyridge (#86) — €2.70
- Pineco – Skyridge (#85) — €2.49
- Pineco – Neo Destiny (#77) — €0.60
- Pineco – Neo Discovery (#61) — €0.52
Stats breakdown
- hp: 50
- attack: 65
- defense: 90
- special-attack: 35
- special-defense: 35
- speed: 15
Combat effectiveness
Weak to: flying 2xrock 2xfire 2x
Resists: fighting 0.5xground 0.5xgrass 0.5x
Abilities (summary)
- sturdy: Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
- overcoat (Hidden): Protects against damage from weather.
Moves
- Lv.1: tackle
- Lv.1: protect
- Lv.8: self-destruct
- Lv.9: bug-bite
- Lv.15: take-down
- Lv.20: autotomize
- Lv.22: rapid-spin
- Lv.23: curse
- Lv.23: rollout
- Lv.23: natural-gift
- Lv.29: bide
- Lv.31: payback
Machine: attract, body-slam, bug-bite, bug-buzz, bulldoze, captivate, confide, curse, defense-curl, dig, double-edge, double-team
Egg: counter, double-edge, endure, flail, pin-missile, power-trick, reflect, revenge, sand-tomb, stealth-rock, swift, toxic-spikes
Tutor: body-slam, bug-bite, counter, defense-curl, double-edge, drill-run, endure, explosion, giga-drain, gravity, headbutt, iron-defense
Biology & Breeding
Physical Characteristics
Egg Groups: Bug
Growth Rate: Medium leveling
Gender Ratio: 50.0% ♀ / 50.0% ♂
Fun Facts
- Introduced in Generation II (Johto).
- Base Stat Total: 290. Highest stat: Defense (90).
- Natural habitat: Forest.
- TCG Cards: Destined Rivals #4, Temporal Forces #2, Paldean Fates #1, Paldean Fates #99, Paldea Evolved #4 and 15 more (20 total).
- Part of a 2-stage evolution line.
The Story of Pineco
In the vast world of Pokémon, Pineco stands as a remarkable creature of the bug type. It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
First discovered in the Johto region during Generation II, Pineco has become known for its unique characteristics and impressive base stat total of 290. Typically found in forest environments, this Pokémon continues to be a valuable companion for trainers seeking a creature with exceptional Defense in their adventures.
As part of an evolutionary line, Pineco represents the beginning of a remarkable transformation journey that has fascinated researchers and trainers alike.
Evolution line: pineco → forretress
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