Pineco

Pineco
Bagworm Pokémon
Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly.
Pineco is No. 0204 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug-type Bagworm Pokémon. Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Pineco first belongs to Generation Ii. Pineco does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Sturdy and Overcoat, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Pineco at a glance
- Type
- BUG
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 90
- Abilities
- Sturdy, Overcoat (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Forretress — Level 31
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Weight
- 7.2 kg
- Generation
- Generation Ii
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 190
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Pineco is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Bug typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it.
It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | — | — |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Self Destruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 |
| 15 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
| 22 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | 50 | 100 |
| 29 | Bide | NORMAL | — | — |
| 36 | Explosion | NORMAL | 250 | 100 |
| 43 | Spikes | GROUND | — | — |
| 50 | Double Edge | NORMAL | 120 | 100 |
