Type matchups
Damage Pineco takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Pineco has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 35
- Speed
- 15
- Total
- 290
Pineco has a base stat total of 290, higher than 11% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (90). With Attack (65) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 90 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Pineco can have the abilities Sturdy and Overcoat.
How to beat Pineco
Pineco takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Pineco is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Pineco → Forretress) and evolves into Forretress.
Best counters to Pineco
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pineco weak to?
As a Bug type, Pineco takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Pineco resistant to?
Pineco resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Pineco?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Pineco with super-effective attacks.