#204 · Pokémon Project Nova · changed in this game
Pineco
BugSturdy, Battle Armor
In Project Nova: First found in Vermillion City (Grass, Lv 22-23). Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 290) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains Battle Armor and loses Overcoat. 4 of its 9 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, including Pin Missile and Bug Bite.
Level-up moves 9
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Pin Missile Multihit | Bug | Phys | 30 | 100 | 20 |
| 8 | Selfdestruct User faints | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 1 |
| 12 | Bug Bite Flinch chance (30% chance) | Bug | Phys | 55 | 100 | 25 |
| 15 | Take Down Recoil | Normal | Phys | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| 22 | Drill Run High Crit Chance (30% chance) | Ground | Phys | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| 29 | Bug Bomb Poison Chance (20% chance) | Bug | Phys | 70 | 95 | 15 |
| 36 | Explosion User faints | Normal | Phys | 250 | 100 | 1 |
| 43 | Spikes Hazard | Steel | Stat | — | — | 20 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs
This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.
Where to find Pineco
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermillion City | Grass | 22-23 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- Wild held item: Metal Coat
- Evolves into Forretress at Level 31