Pineco
#204 · Pokémon Sour Crystal

Pineco

Bug

In Sour Crystal: First found in Cerulean City (Headbutt (rare tree), Lv 20), and in 37 more areas. Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 290) are the same as in the official games. 4 of its 13 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Rollout and Curse.

Level-up moves 13

LvMoveTypeCatPowAccPP
1Protect
Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
NormalStat——10
1Tackle
A full-body charge attack.
NormalPhys4010035
6Selfdestruct
Powerful but makes the user faint.
NormalPhys2001005
9Rollout
Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
RockPhys309020
12Take Down
A tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhys908520
17Rapid Spin
A high-speed spinning attack.
NormalPhys5010040
20Bide
Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
NormalPhys——10
23Curse
Works differently for ghost-types.
???Stat——10
28Spikes
Hurts foes when they switch out.
GroundStat——20
31Pin Missile
Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
BugPhys259520
34Explosion
Very powerful but makes user faint.
NormalPhys2501005
39Endure
Always leaves at least 1HP.
NormalStat——10
42Double-Edge
A tackle that also hurts the user.
NormalPhys12010015

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 25

#Move · where to get itTypePow
TM02Headbutt
Ilex Forest - Given by a man atop the ledge southeast of the pond
Normal70
TM03Curse
Celadon City - Celadon Mansion Roof, from the man inside after listening to his story at night
???—
TM04Rollout
Route 35
Rock30
TM06Toxic
Fuchsia City - Prize for defeating Janine
Poison—
TM08Rock Smash
Route 36 - From the man near the Sudowoodo as a reward for getting rid of it
Fighting40
TM10Hidden Power
Lake of Rage - From the man in the northwestern house
Normal60
TM11Sunny Day
Goldenrod Radio Tower (gift from Woman on 3F after defeating Team Rocket)
Fire—
TM12Sweet Scent
Route34 (Received from the woman behind the counter in the gate connecting Route 34 with Ilex Forest)
Normal—
TM13Snore
Moomoo Farm (Given by woman after feeding seven Oran Berries to Moomoo)
Normal50
TM17Protect
Celadon Department Store
Normal—
TM19Giga Drain
Celadon City - Prize for defeating Erika
Grass75
TM20Endure
Burned Tower 1F
Normal—
TM21Frustration
Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has low enough friendship) Sundays
Normal—
TM22Solarbeam
Route 27
Grass120
TM26Earthquake
Victory Road 2F
Ground100
TM27Return
Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship) Sundays
Normal—
TM28Dig
National Park
Ground80
TM32Double Team
Celadon Game Corner - 1,500 coins
Normal—
TM34Swagger
Olivine Lighthouse 5F
Normal—
TM35Sleep Talk
Goldenrod Department Store basement
Normal—
TM37Sandstorm
Route 27
Rock—
TM40Defense Curl
Mt. Mortar 2F
Normal—
TM44Rest
Ice Path B2F
Psychic—
TM45Attract
Goldenrod City - Prize for defeating Whitney
Normal—
HM04Strength
Olivine City - Gift from the Sailor in the Olivine Café
Normal80

Where to find Pineco

AreaMethodLevel
Cerulean CityHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Fuchsia CityHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Ilex ForestHeadbutt10
Lake of RageHeadbutt (rare tree)10
Pewter CityHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Route 1Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 12Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 13Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 14Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 15Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 18Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 2 NorthHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Route 2 SouthHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Route 21Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 22Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 25Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 26Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 27Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 29Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 29Swarm2-3
Route 3Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 30Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 31Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 32Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 34Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 35Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 36Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 37Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 38Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 39Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 4Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 43Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 48Headbutt (rare tree)10
Route 5Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 6Headbutt (rare tree)20
Route 8Headbutt (rare tree)20
Safari Zone Area 4Headbutt15
Safari Zone Area 4Headbutt (rare tree)15
Viridian CityHeadbutt (rare tree)20
Viridian ForestHeadbutt10

Other changes in this game

  • Evolves into Forretress at level 31
  • The Bagworm Pokémon
  • 0.6 m, 7.3 kg
  • Catch rate 190
  • Base experience 60
  • Growth rate: Medium Fast
  • Egg groups: Bug
  • Hatches in 20 egg cycles
  • Egg moves: Counter, Flail, Reflect