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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Pineco family. Pineco evolves into Forretress which costs 50 Candy.
Pineco Raid Guide
Pineco has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pineco, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Pineco is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Pineco's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,108. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 108 | |
| Defense | 122 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
475 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
633 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
950 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,108 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 791 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,029 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 7.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 15 |
| Gyro Ball | 80 | -15.2 | 24.2 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Pineco?
Pineco is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Pineco are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 89% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Pineco
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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