#204 · HeartGold Generations · unchanged from the official games
Pineco
BugSturdy, Overcoat (hidden)
In HeartGold Generations: First found in Ilex Forest (Grass (morning / day), Lv 5-6). Its type (Bug), base stats (total 290) and abilities are the same as in the official games. Its level-up moves are the same as in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Protect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 6 | Self-Destruct The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| 9 | Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 12 | Take Down A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 17 | Rapid Spin A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| 20 | Bide The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. | Normal | Phys | — | — | 10 |
| 23 | Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. | Normal | Phys | — | 100 | 15 |
| 28 | Spikes The user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. | Ground | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Payback If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. | Dark | Phys | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| 34 | Explosion The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move. | Normal | Phys | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| 39 | Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 42 | Gyro Ball The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | Steel | Phys | — | 100 | 5 |
| 45 | Double-Edge A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 32
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | 50 |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
Where to find Pineco
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilex Forest | Grass (morning / day) | 5-6 | |
| Ilex Forest | Grass (night) | 5-6 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Forretress — at level 31
- Egg moves: Reflect, Pin Missile, Flail, Swift, Counter, Sand Tomb, Revenge, Double-Edge, Toxic Spikes, Power Trick
- Tutor moves: Rollout, Snore, Iron Defense, Pain Split, String Shot, Gravity, Bug Bite, Headbutt