Pineco

Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Pineco has a maximum CP of 1,253. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Pineco is Bug Bite and Gyro Ball.

Pineco Stats and Max CP

108 ATK

122 DEF

137 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1253 CP

Lvl 40

1108 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

791 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

633 CP

Lvl 15 Research

475 CP

Pineco's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Great League

#1001

Pineco 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

Bug Bite + Gyro Ball

Bug Bite

Gyro Ball

The best moveset for Pineco in raids is Bug Bite and Gyro Ball (5.52 DPS, 60.3 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Gyro Ball	4.50	5.52	60.3
2.	Bug Bite	Rock Tomb	4.21	5.16	56.3
3.	Tackle	Gyro Ball	4.09	5.03	54.8
4.	Tackle	Rock Tomb	3.82	4.69	51.1
5.	Bug Bite	Sand Tomb	3.62	4.45	48.5
6.	Tackle	Sand Tomb	3.39	4.16	45.4

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Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
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 ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
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 ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Sand Tomb60334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
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
Special
Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Sand Tomb details page ↗
Rock Tomb65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
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
Special
Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
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 ↗

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 4.0s

Damage	55
Energy	45

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Pineco can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Pineco can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Pineco CP Chart

At Level 50, Pineco maxes out at 1,253 CP. Raid catches are 586 to 633 CP, or 733 to 791 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 440 to 475 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1253 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	440 CP - 475 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	586 CP - 633 CP
Eggs	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

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pineco’s max CP at every level from 1 to 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

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pineco

Mega Pokémon that boost Pineco’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Pineco.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#204
Height	0.61 m
Weight	7.2 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pineco	50 Candy	Forretress

Pineco evolves into Forretress which costs 50 Candy.

Pineco family

Pineco’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.3 m	0.31 m	0.61 m	0.92 m	1.07 m

Size bounds

Pineco's height ranges from 0.2989 m to 1.0675 m, with the average being 0.61 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.2989 m1′00″	0.305 m1′00″
XS	0.305 m1′00″	0.4575 m1′06″
M	0.4575 m1′06″	0.7625 m2′06″
XL	0.7625 m2′06″	0.915 m3′00″
XXL	0.915 m3′00″	1.0675 m3′06″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.25s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Pineco from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Pineco

Pineco high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Pineco. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Pineco Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layersof 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 barkto 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 whileeating 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 the best moves for Pineco in Pokémon GO?

Pineco’s best moves are Bug Bite and Gyro Ball, for 5.52 DPS and 60.3 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Pineco’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

What is Pineco’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pineco tops out at 1,108 CP at Level 40 and 1,253 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pineco?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pineco: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Gyro Ball

4.50

5.52

60.3

Bug Bite

Rock Tomb

4.21

5.16

56.3

Tackle

Gyro Ball

4.09

5.03

54.8

Tackle

Rock Tomb

3.82

4.69

51.1

Bug Bite

Sand Tomb

3.62

4.45

48.5

Tackle

Sand Tomb

3.39

4.16

45.4

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 4.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

1.7s - 4.0s

Damage	55
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1253 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

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

15 CP

49 CP

82 CP

116 CP

149 CP

182 CP

216 CP

249 CP

283 CP

316 CP

348 CP

380 CP

411 CP

443 CP

475 CP

506 CP

538 CP

570 CP

601 CP

633 CP

665 CP

696 CP

728 CP

760 CP

791 CP

823 CP

855 CP

886 CP

918 CP

950 CP

966 CP

981 CP

997 CP

1013 CP

1029 CP

1045 CP

1061 CP

1076 CP

1092 CP

1108 CP

1122 CP

1136 CP

1151 CP

1165 CP

1179 CP

1194 CP

1208 CP

1223 CP

1238 CP

1253 CP

Pokédex Number

#204

Height

0.61 m

Weight

7.2 kg

Region

Generation 2

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Pineco

50 Candy

Forretress

XXS

XXL

0.3 m

0.31 m

0.61 m

0.92 m

1.07 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.2989 m1′00″

0.305 m1′00″

0.4575 m1′06″

0.7625 m2′06″

0.915 m3′00″

XXL

0.915 m3′00″

1.0675 m3′06″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Gold

It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layersof 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 barkto 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 whileeating 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.

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

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.

Pineco Stats and Max CP

Pineco's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pineco Type Chart

Pineco takes increased damage from:

Pineco takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Pineco family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pineco

Pineco high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pineco in Pokémon GO?

What are Pineco’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Pineco’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Pineco be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pineco Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pineco?

Overview and stats

Pineco Stats and Max CP

Pineco's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Pineco Type Chart

Pineco takes increased damage from:

Pineco takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Pineco family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Pineco

Pineco high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Pineco in Pokémon GO?

What are Pineco’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Pineco’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Pineco be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Pineco Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Pineco?