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.
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
Stat spread.
Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Pineco first appeared on August 20, 2018, during Johto Festival.
- Pineco
- Shadow
- Forretress by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24 to Mar 25, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 10 to Nov 24, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 12 to Apr 17, 2024 | 1-star | Bug Out |
| Oct 6 to Nov 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 10 to Aug 17, 2022 | 1-star | Bug Out! |
Pineco in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pineco across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #984 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pineco is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Pineco appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Pineco is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Pineco.
Every main-series game Pineco is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Four
- WildEast Province: Area One, Area Two, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area Three
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 10
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedForretress
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 16 (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 210, 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park (Headbutt trees)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone extension
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) (only high-encounter trees)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, Lake of Rage, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pineco appears in 19 episodes.
From EP144 (2000-04-06) through HZ051 (2024-05-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Pineco in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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