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Pineco
Bagworm Pokémon |
クヌギダマ
Kunugidama |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Sturdy |
Overcoat
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Pineco (Japanese: クヌギダマ Kunugidama) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Forretress starting at level 31.
Biology
Pineco is a blue-green, pine cone-like Pokémon with red eyes and no visible limbs. It has a single spike on top of its head, which is supposedly its stem. It makes its shell thicker by gluing tree bark to its body. The glue is made of fluid that Pineco spits out, which hardens when it is exposed to air. Unbothered by the added weight of its shell, it patiently hangs from a tree branch in tropical and temperate forests, waiting to prey on flying insects. In Alola, its favorite prey is Cutiefly. Typically immobile, it will drop to the ground and explode if someone shakes its tree while it is eating.
In the anime
Major appearances
Brock's Pineco
Pineco debuted in Going Apricorn!, thus also marking the species' debut. Brock encountered and caught it with a Fast Ball. It later evolved into a Forretress in Entei at Your Own Risk.
Other
In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, multiple Pineco attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure.
Minor appearances
Multiple Pineco appeared in Going Apricorn! alongside Brock's.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Pineco was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In The Bug Stops Here, five Pineco were in the Bug-Catching Contest.
In A Bite to Remember, Brock's demonstration featured a Pineco evolving into a Forretress.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pineco competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Two Pineco appeared in Time After Time!. Goh caught one, while the other appeared in a flashback. Goh's Pineco has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
A Trainer's Pineco appeared in JN070.
Pokédex entries
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EP143 |
Pineco |
Ash's Pokédex |
Pineco, the Bagworm Pokémon. Appears calm as it hangs sedately from tree branches, but it will self-destruct at the slightest provocation. |
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In the manga
Pineco in
Pokémon Adventures
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Pineco appeared in A Fresh Start.
Pokémon Adventures
Pineco debuted in Murkrow Row, where it was one of the Pokémon in Joey's bag after Gold helped him get it back.
A Pineco appeared in Forretress of Solitude, under the ownership of the Pokémon Association. Red fights two in his aptitude test to be the Gym Leader of Viridian City.
A Pineco was mentioned as one of the Pokémon Crystal caught and sent to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System in Off Course with Corsola. She remarked that it was a different color.
A Pineco appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Pineco appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Pineco appeared in GDZ65.
A Pineco appeared in GDZ72 as a background image.
A Pineco appeared in GDZ75, under the ownership of Hideki.
Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~
A Pineco appeared in The Green Scroll: Kenshin's Adventure, under the ownership of Yoshimoto.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Pineco appeared in Return light to Bellossom!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pineco (TCG)
Game data
NPC Appearances
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Pineco appears in the Mini-game Eager Eevee. Pineco will sometimes be revealed as the contents of the crate and if any players go after it, they will get hit with an Explosion and be unable to move in the next round.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#093 |
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. |
Stadium 2 |
It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn't bother it. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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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 |
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 additional weight doesn't bother it. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#093 |
Diamond |
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
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. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
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Black |
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
White |
Black 2 |
It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake. |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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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 to the ground and explodes with no warning. |
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Alola
USUM: #268 |
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Silver |
Routes 26, 27, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39, Azalea Town, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage (Headbutt trees) |
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Crystal |
Routes 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 43, Lake of Rage, Ilex Forest (Headbutt trees) |
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FireRed |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 203, 204, 210, and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald) |
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Platinum |
Routes 203, 204, 210, and 229, Eterna Forest (Emerald) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Pewter City, Cerulean City, Safari Zone Gate, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, National Park (Headbutt trees) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 37, Endless Level 58, Forever Level 19, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Freeze (1F-5F), Wish Cave (61F-64F), Joyous Tower (61F-64F) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranger: GS |
Mitonga Road, Forest Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!, Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release) |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Verdant Grove (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Substitute Pineco |
English |
United States |
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February 28 to March 6, 2003 |
RSEFRLG |
Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pineco |
Japanese |
Japan |
10 |
April 22 to May 8, 2006 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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At Lv. 100 |
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Sp. Def:
35
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36 - 95 |
67 - 185 |
Speed:
15
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18 - 73 |
31 - 141 |
Total:
290
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Pineco's learnsets from other generations. |
TCG-only moves
Move |
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Focus Energy |
Pineco (Undaunted 63) |
Side game data
Pokémon Trozei!
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Rarity: Common |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 9.4% |
Friend Area: Secretive Forest |
Phrases |
51%-100% HP |
I just hang around, and the bugs... They just flock to me. |
26%-50% HP |
My HP's sliding down to around half now. |
1%-25% HP |
I'm barely hanging on... My body feels too heavy to move... |
Level up |
There, got my level. |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 1 |
Recruit rate: 8.2% |
IQ group: E |
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Field move: |
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Browser entry R-110 |
It blows itself up. |
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1) |
Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1) |
Browser entry R-190/N-030 |
It causes explosions around itself. |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds |
Base HP: 48 |
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Base Attack: 68 |
Base Defense: 51 |
Base Speed: 50 |
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Pokémon Conquest
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HP: |
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Move: Bug Bite |
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Ability 1: Sturdy
Ability 2: Jagged Edge
Ability 3: Explode |
Defense: |
★★ |
Speed: |
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Evolves into Forretress when its Defense is 73 or higher |
Range: 3 |
Perfect Links: Kame, Ujizane, and Yoshimoto |
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Attack Power: |
★★★★★ |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 137 |
Base Attack: 108 |
Base Defense: 122 |
Egg Distance: N/A |
Buddy Distance: 5 km |
Evolution Requirement: 50 |
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Bug Bite |
Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Rock Tomb, Sand Tomb, Frustration‡, Return‡ |
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Evolution
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Level 31
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Pineco images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Pineco and its evolved form share their category with Burmy and Wormadam. They are all known as the Bagworm Pokémon.
Origin
Pineco is based on a bagworm, whose cases—or "bags"—may superficially resemble pine cones. Its metallic appearance and ability to explode also give it the resemblance of a grenade. In addition to its possible relation to weaponry, its ability to learn Spikes may be a reference to caltrops.
Name origin
Pineco is a shortening of pine cone, reflecting its pine cone-like appearance.
Kunugidama may be a combination of クヌギ kunugi (sawtooth oak) and 玉 tama (ball).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
クヌギダマ Kunugidama |
From クヌギ kunugi and 玉 tama |
French |
Pomdepik |
From pomme de pin and pic |
Spanish |
Pineco |
Same as English name |
German |
Tannza |
From Tannenzapfen and Panzer |
Italian |
Pineco |
Same as English name |
Korean |
피콘 Pikon |
Possibly a shortening of pine cone |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
榛果球 Zhēnguǒqiú |
Literally "Hazelnut ball" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
पाईनेको Pineco |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Пайнеко Payneko |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
คุนุกิดามะ Khunukidama |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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