Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon from Johto, introduced in Generation 2 and known as the Bagworm Pokémon. It stands 0.6 m tall, weighs 7.2 kg and has a base stat total of 290.
Its highest base stat is Defense at 90 and its lowest is Speed at 15. Its total of 290 is higher than 12% of all Pokémon.
| HP | 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 90 | |
| Sp. Atk | 35 | |
| Sp. Def | 35 | |
| Speed | 15 | |
| Total | 290 |
Pineco takes double damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves. It resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
Pineco evolves into Forretress at level 31.
Pineco has a catch rate of 190 out of 255, which makes it easy to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.
In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Pineco lives in the Meadow. Wild Pineco start turning up once your partner is around level 2. Tap Track on this page and it will turn up more often.
Here's where wild Pineco can be found in the main Pokémon games, newest games last.
Pineco is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.
Strong counters that also resist its attacks:
These are the attacks Pineco learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club. Its first moves are Tackle.
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100% |
| 9 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100% |
| 12 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100% |
| 20 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90% |
| 31 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100% |
| 45 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100% |