#0204
— Bagworm Pokémon
Pineco
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Pineco is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 290 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 15) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sturdy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Pineco. Build around what Pineco actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Pineco is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Pineco is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Pineco has no type immunities.
To counter Pineco in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Pineco's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
