pineco

Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Sturdy: Prevents Pineco from being knocked out by one-hit KO moves or receiving damage that would knock it out in one hit if it has full HP.
• Overcoat (Hidden Ability): Protects Pineco from weather effects and powder moves.

Physical Characteristics:

• Pineco resembles a pine cone, fitting its name and appearance.
• It is primarily blue-green with a hard shell resembling layered scales.
• The size and shape give it a rugged, conical appearance.
• It has a pair of small, beady eyes that peek out from the upper part of its body.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Pineco commonly inhabits forested areas, where it camouflages itself as a pine cone.
• It hangs from tree branches to avoid detection by predators.
• Known for its tendency to explode when startled, it uses this as a defense mechanism against threats.
• It often drops from trees to surprise opponents or when it feels threatened.

In Battle:

• Pineco is known for its defensive capabilities, often used to set up protective and strategic moves.
• It can learn moves like Protect, Spikes, and Explosion, making it a valuable asset for setting up hazards.
• Strong against Grass types due to its Bug typing.
• Vulnerable to Fire and Flying types.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Forretress when it reaches level 31.
• Forretress gains a Steel typing in addition to Bug, enhancing its defensive capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Pineco's habit of hanging from trees and exploding is reminiscent of certain real-world insects that use sudden bursts to deter predators.
• Despite its explosive tendencies, Pineco is not aggressive and prefers to avoid conflict.
• It has remained relatively unchanged in design since its introduction in Generation II, maintaining its iconic pine cone appearance.

This detailed overview captures Pineco's key characteristics, behaviors, and uses in battle, reflecting its unique role in the Pokémon world.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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• 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: 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.
• 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: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• Pearl: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• Platinum: 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.
• Black: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• White: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• Black-2: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• White-2: It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.
• 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: 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.
• 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.