Pineco • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Pineco

Pineco's Type
Pineco's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 204
Pineco's Base Stats
- HP:
- 50
- Attack:
- 65
- Defense:
- 90
- Sp. Atk:
- 35
- Sp. Def:
- 35
- Speed:
- 15
- Total:
- 290
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 2'0" (0.6m)
- Weight:
- 15.9 lbs. (7.2 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Bug
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- Base EXP:
- 58
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Pineco's Abilities
Here are what abilities Pineco can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Sturdy
- If Pineco has full HP and would be knocked out by a single hit, it survives with 1 HP. Also protects against OHKO moves.
- Overcoat
- Pineco does not take damage from weather.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Pineco's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Pineco's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Pineco evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.

- Pineco
- starting form

- Forretress
- at level 31
Pineco's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Pineco can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Pineco's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Pineco's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Pineco's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pineco is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pineco is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
HP | 210 | 240 | 274 | 304 | 50 |
Attack | 135 | 165 | 199 | 229 | 65 |
Defense | 185 | 215 | 249 | 279 | 90 |
Sp. Atk | 75 | 105 | 139 | 169 | 35 |
Sp. Def | 75 | 105 | 139 | 169 | 35 |
Speed | 35 | 65 | 99 | 129 | 15 |
Total | 290 |
Where to Find Pineco
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Pineco is unavailable in Pokémon Sword & Shield and cannot be transferred to either of those games from Pokémon HOME. You can still obtain it in earlier versions of Pokémon games and can still collect it for your National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME.
Notes About Pineco
Unavailable in Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex Entries for Pineco
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
Silver
It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
Crystal
It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air.