#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
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protect Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Tackle A full-body charge attack. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Selfdestruct Powerful but makes the user faint. | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| 9 | Rollout Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | Rock | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 12 | Take Down A tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 17 | Rapid Spin A high-speed spinning attack. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100 | 40 |
| 20 | Bide Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double. | Normal | Phys | — | — | 10 |
| 23 | Curse Works differently for ghost-types. | ??? | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 28 | Spikes Hurts foes when they switch out. | Ground | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 31 | Pin Missile Fires pins that strike 2-5 times. | Bug | Phys | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| 34 | Explosion Very powerful but makes user faint. | Normal | Phys | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| 39 | Endure Always leaves at least 1HP. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Double-Edge A tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 25
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest - Given by a man atop the ledge southeast of the pond | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon City - Celadon Mansion Roof, from the man inside after listening to his story at night | ??? | — |
| TM04 | Rollout Route 35 | Rock | 30 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City - Prize for defeating Janine | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 - From the man near the Sudowoodo as a reward for getting rid of it | Fighting | 40 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage - From the man in the northwestern house | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Goldenrod Radio Tower (gift from Woman on 3F after defeating Team Rocket) | Fire | — |
| TM12 | Sweet Scent Route34 (Received from the woman behind the counter in the gate connecting Route 34 with Ilex Forest) | Normal | — |
| TM13 | Snore Moomoo Farm (Given by woman after feeding seven Oran Berries to Moomoo) | Normal | 50 |
| TM17 | Protect Celadon Department Store | Normal | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain Celadon City - Prize for defeating Erika | Grass | 75 |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower 1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has low enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM22 | Solarbeam Route 27 | Grass | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Victory Road 2F | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig National Park | Ground | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner - 1,500 coins | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Department Store basement | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm Route 27 | Rock | — |
| TM40 | Defense Curl Mt. Mortar 2F | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City - Prize for defeating Whitney | Normal | — |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine City - Gift from the Sailor in the Olivine Café | Normal | 80 |
Where to find Pineco
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerulean City | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Fuchsia City | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Ilex Forest | Headbutt | 10 | |
| Lake of Rage | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Pewter City | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 1 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 12 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 13 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 14 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 15 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 18 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 2 North | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 2 South | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 21 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 22 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 25 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 26 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 27 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 29 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 29 | Swarm | 2-3 | |
| Route 3 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 30 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 31 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 32 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 34 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 35 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 36 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 37 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 38 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 39 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 4 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 43 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 48 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 10 | |
| Route 5 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 6 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Route 8 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Safari Zone Area 4 | Headbutt | 15 | |
| Safari Zone Area 4 | Headbutt (rare tree) | 15 | |
| Viridian City | Headbutt (rare tree) | 20 | |
| Viridian Forest | Headbutt | 10 |
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