Pokédex - Pineco (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Pineco]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/204.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #204 |
| 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 looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
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)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna Forest (Dual Slot Emerald) | 13 | 4% | Land |
| Route 203 (Dual Slot Emerald) | 6 | 4% | Land |
| Route 204 (Dual Slot Emerald) | 5 | 4% | Land |
| Route 204 (Dual Slot Emerald) | 10 | 4% | Land |
| Route 210 (Dual Slot Emerald) | 19-21 | 8% | Land |
| Route 229 (Dual Slot Emerald) | 48 | 4% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum 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 Platinum?
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