#0204 · Gen 2 · 290 BST

Pineco

BugNone SturdyOvercoat

A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.

Base stats

HP 50

Attack 65

Defense 90

Sp. Atk 35

Sp. Def 35

Speed 15

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

125/76/99/49/49/31

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

157/128/156/95/95/73

Abilities

Sturdy

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Overcoat

Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

FireFlyingRock

Takes ½× damage from

GrassFightingGround

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Pineco

Pineco is a Bug/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 290. A starter-form Bug-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.

Best stat: Defense (90 base)

Pineco's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 65 base Attack and 15 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

Sturdy
Overcoat

How to use Pineco competitively

Open the damage calculator with Pineco selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Pineco appears in the species dropdown. Drop Pineco into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0204
Generation	Gen 2
Type	Bug / None
Abilities	Sturdy, Overcoat
Base Stat Total	290
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	50 / 65 / 90 / 35 / 35 / 15