Pineco
#204 (Johto)
Best moveset for Pineco
The best moves for Pineco are Bug Bite and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Pineco family. Pineco evolves into Forretress for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Pineco for 45 Candy.
Game images
Pineco, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pineco is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Pineco's best moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,253. Pineco evolves into Forretress.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Tomb | 60 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Gyro Ball | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.8 | 109% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
5.4 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.1 | 96% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
5 | 93% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Gyro Ball
24.3 DPS
|
4.9 | 92% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Rock Tomb
21.7 DPS
|
4.6 | 85% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Sand Tomb
15 DPS
|
4.2 | 79% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.2 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Sand Tomb
15 DPS
|
4 | 74% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.7 | 69% |
Counters & Raids
Top Pineco counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Pineco Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.05
- 4 0.05
- 5 0.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
108 |
| Defense |
|
122 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 7.2 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
475 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
633 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
950 |
|
Level 40 |
1,108 |
|
Level 50 |
1,253 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 791 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,029 |