Pineco

#93 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Pineco

#93 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Bagworm Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

121

251

Defense

166

306

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

185

Speed

141

Total

290

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Girafarig

Forretress

Normal

Shiny

Pineco

Bagworm Pokémon

#93

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

7.2 kg (15.9 lbs)

Abilities

Sturdy

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Pineco takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #93
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	58

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

HeartGold

It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.

SoulSilver

It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pineco #93	Level 31	Forretress #94

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
6	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
9	Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
12	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
17	Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
20	Bide	Physical	-	-	10	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
23	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
28	Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
31	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
34	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
39	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
42	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
45	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Pin Missile	Physical	14	85	20	Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Power Trick	Status	-	-	10	The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.
Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Sand Tomb	Physical	15	70	15	The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

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Girafarig

#94

Forretress

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