Pokédex - Pineco (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Pineco]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/204.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #204 |
| Johto | #093 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 7.2 kg (15.9 lb) |
| Type | BUG |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Pineco]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 12]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjElEQVQYlWM8cOAAA20AE43MHTUaE7AQo+jDhw8HDpxAFnFwsBAQEKDU6A0bdmAKQmwKCPDAo5FAgGA1l0hZfEbj1wkBHz58INloPHqQAVocEGU0Hj1EgqGZrik12sHBgmSj8ehBBngyDk6jCWY2BkqyDH6d+GUZGBgYCVYF5BUgRBlNNhjEiW/YGQ0Agk4tOCVWa3kAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 60 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Sturdy |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Pineco
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 15 |
| Special Attack | 35 |
| Special Defense | 35 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Pineco - Bagworm Pokémon
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
French
Pomdepik - Pokémon Ver Caché
Il ressemble à une pomme de pin. Sa carapace le protège des Pokémon Oiseau qui le picorent par erreur.
German
Tannza - Beutelwurm
Es sieht aus wie ein Tannenzapfen. Seine Schale schützt es vor Vogel- Pokémon, die an ihm picken wollen.
Spanish
Pineco - Pokémon Larva
Es como una piña piñonera. Su coraza lo protege de los pájaros que lo picotean por error.
Italian
Pineco - Pokémon Larva
Ha l’aspetto di una pigna. Il suo guscio lo protegge dai Pokémon uccello che lo beccano per errore.
Japanese
クヌギダマ (KUNUGIDAMA) - みのむしポケモン (MinomushiPOKEMON)
きのみにそっくり。まちがわれて とりポケモンにつつかれてしまうが かたいカラでまもられている。 (Kinominisokkuri.Machigawarete toriPOKEMONnitsutsukareteshimauga kataiKARAdemamorareteiru. )
Evolutions (When Pineco Evolves)
- Evolves into Forretress at level 31.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Pineco)
Special method: , New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ilex Forest, National Park, Ecruteak City, Lake of Rage, Safari Zone Gate Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City (Headbutt)
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 6 | Selfdestruct | NORMAL | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 9 | Bug Bite | BUG | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 12 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 20 | Bide | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | abf |
| 23 | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Spikes | GROUND | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 31 | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 34 | Explosion | NORMAL | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 39 | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 42 | Gyro Ball | STEEL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 45 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Pineco learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Pineco can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 17
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 20
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Bug Bite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 9
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
CaptivateTM78
Counter
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 42
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 45
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Explosion
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 34
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
GravityHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Gyro Ball
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 39
- TM74
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 42
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Iron Defense
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 34
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 39
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural Gift
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- TM83
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 23
Pain SplitHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Payback
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 28
- TM66
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 31
Pin Missile
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
Power TrickHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move
Protect
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rapid Spin
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 12
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 17
RefreshPokémon XD: Learned when purified
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock Slide
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Rock TombDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM39
RolloutEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
Secret PowerTM43
Selfdestruct
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Spikes
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 28
Stealth RockTM76
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
String ShotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Take Down
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 9
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 12
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06