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No. 0204 · Generation II · Johto

Pineco

The Bagworm Pokémon

TL;DR. Pineco is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 290. It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.

Bug

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

Height0.6 m

Weight7.2 kg

AbilitiesSturdy

HiddenOvercoat

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 65

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 35

Speed 15

Total290

290 base stat total, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Bug-types.

90 base Defense, Pineco's strongest stat, ranking 19th of 92 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Pineco in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pineco reaches 1,108 CP at level 40 and 1,268 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack108

GO Defense122

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,108

Max CP (L50)1,253

Best buddy (L51)1,268

Raid catch CP 586–633 (L20). Weather boosted 733–791 (L25).

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Competitive

Pineco in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pineco across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #848 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #848 66.5 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Pineco.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pineco, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Pineco?

Pineco is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Pineco weak to?

Pineco takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Pineco resistant to?

Pineco resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.

How does Pineco evolve?

Pineco evolves into Forretress (Level 31).

What generation is Pineco from?

Pineco was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0204.

What are Pineco's base stats?

Pineco has HP 50, Attack 65, Defense 90, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 290.

What are Pineco's abilities?

Pineco can have the ability Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.

Is Pineco legendary or mythical?

No. Pineco is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Pineco's best stat?

Pineco's highest base stat is Defense at 90, which ranks 19th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Pineco good?

Pineco has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 66th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Pineco as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Pineco in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Pineco in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Pineco in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Pineco 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Pineco is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Ground

Comparison

Pineco vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Pineco	Bug avg	Difference
HP	50	57	-7
Attack	65	68	-3
Defense	90	69	+21
Special Attack	35	57	-22
Special Defense	35	64	-29
Speed	15	60	-45
Total	290	375	-85

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Game appearances

Pineco appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Pineco is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Pineco in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Eterna ForestSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 210 South Towards Solaceon TownSinnoh Route 229

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cerulean CityCherrygrove CityEcruteak CityIlex ForestJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 43Johto Route 47Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 5Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 8Lake OF RageNational ParkNew Bark TownPallet TownPewter CitySafari Zone GateViolet CityViridian City

Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 43Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Lake OF Rage

Gold, Silver

Azalea TownIlex ForestJohto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Lake OF Rage

Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion North

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Altering Cave C

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 10

Phenac City Mayors House

Pokémon anime