Pineco
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Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,108 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Gyro Ball. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
Pineco Stats and Max CP
Pineco's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Raid Attacker
Great LeaguePineco Type Chart
Pineco takes increased damage from:
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Rock160.0%
Pineco takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ground62.5%Pineco best moveset
Fast Attacks
Bug Bite
5
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 6 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 4 Energy 3 Effects Bug Bite has no special effects.See Bug Bite details page ↗ 
Tackle550.5sType effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 5 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 3 Effects Tackle has no special effects.See Tackle details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Sand Tomb60334.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 4.0s Damage window 1.7s - 4.0s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 45 Effects 
SpecialSand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Sand Tomb details page ↗ 
Rock Tomb65503.0sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
- Fighting
Ground- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 50 Effects SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗ 
Gyro Ball85503.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Rock
- Ice
- Fairy
- 62.5%
- Steel
- Fire
Water- Electric
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Weather boost 
Snow
Duration 3.5s Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Effects Gyro Ball has no special effects.See Gyro Ball details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Pineco's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pineco's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pineco has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Pineco CP Chart
Pineco reaches a maximum of 1,108 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 586–633 CP, rising to 733–791 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 440–475 CP.
 Max CP | 1108 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 440 CP - 475 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 586 CP - 633 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 586 CP - 633 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 733 CP - 791 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Pineco Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 CP | 2 | 49 CP | 3 | 82 CP |
| 4 | 116 CP | 5 | 149 CP | 6 | 182 CP |
| 7 | 216 CP | 8 | 249 CP | 9 | 283 CP |
| 10 | 316 CP | 11 | 348 CP | 12 | 380 CP |
| 13 | 411 CP | 14 | 443 CP | 15 | 475 CP |
| 16 | 506 CP | 17 | 538 CP | 18 | 570 CP |
| 19 | 601 CP | 20 | 633 CP | 21 | 665 CP |
| 22 | 696 CP | 23 | 728 CP | 24 | 760 CP |
| 25 | 791 CP | 26 | 823 CP | 27 | 855 CP |
| 28 | 886 CP | 29 | 918 CP | 30 | 950 CP |
| 31 | 966 CP | 32 | 981 CP | 33 | 997 CP |
| 34 | 1013 CP | 35 | 1029 CP | 36 | 1045 CP |
| 37 | 1061 CP | 38 | 1076 CP | 39 | 1092 CP |
| 40 | 1108 CP | 41 | 1122 CP | 42 | 1136 CP |
| 43 | 1151 CP | 44 | 1165 CP | 45 | 1179 CP |
| 46 | 1194 CP | 47 | 1208 CP | 48 | 1223 CP |
| 49 | 1238 CP | 50 | 1253 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #204 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 7.2 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pineco |
|  Forretress |
- Pineco evolves into Forretress which costs 50 Candy.
Mega Pokémon that boost Pineco
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pineco's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pineco.
Bug
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Pineco Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pineco from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pineco in Pokémon GO.
Pineco family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pineco in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
PinecoForretress
Shadow Pineco
Shadow ForretressSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |   | | |
| 0.3 m | 0.31 m | 0.61 m | 0.92 m | 1.07 m |
Pineco's height ranges from 0.3 m to 1.07 m, with the average being 0.61 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Pineco in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.2989 m | 0.305 m |
| 0′12″ | 1′00″ | |
| XS | 0.305 m | 0.61 m |
| 1′00″ | 2′00″ | |
| M | 0.4575 m | 0.7625 m |
| 1′06″ | 2′06″ | |
| XL | 0.7625 m | 0.915 m |
| 2′06″ | 3′00″ | |
| XXL | 0.915 m | 1.0675 m |
| 3′00″ | 3′06″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Pineco
Regular Pineco
Shiny PinecoPineco high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pineco. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Pineco Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it. |
| Silver | It hangs and waits for flying insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own. |
| Crystal | It spits out a fluid that it uses to glue tree bark to its body. The fluid hardens when it touches air. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | PINECO hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the POKéMON is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning. |
| Emerald | A PINECO hangs from a tree branch and waits for prey. While eating, if it is disturbed by someone shaking its tree, it falls on the ground and suddenly explodes. |
| FireRed | It hangs and waits for flying-insect prey to come near. It does not move about much on its own. |
| LeafGreen | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The extra weight doesn’t bother it. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
| 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. |
| X | It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it. |
| Y | It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Pineco hangs from a tree branch and patiently waits for prey to come along. If the Pokémon is disturbed while eating by someone shaking its tree, it drops down to the ground and explodes with no warning. |
| Ultra Sun | Motionless, it hangs from trees, waiting for its bug Pokémon prey to come to it. Its favorite in Alola is Cutiefly. |
| Ultra Moon | It sticks tree bark to itself with its saliva, making itself thicker and larger. Elderly Pineco are ridiculously huge. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Pineco’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Bug-type Pokémon, Pineco is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.
What are the best moves for Pineco in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Pineco in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Gyro Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.523 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 60.258.
How does Pineco perform in Raids?
Pineco's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Pineco rank as a Bug-type attacker?
Pineco's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
What Mega Pokémon boost Pineco?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Pineco: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.
What is Pineco’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Pineco’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1108 CP and 1253 CP at Level 50.
Can Pineco be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Pineco can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Pineco Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Pineco cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.