Pineco (Neo Discovery 61) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pineco (Neo Discovery 61) is a Common Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the high-risk Burst attack. It’s a straightforward, quirky piece for Neo-era collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Burst — Flip a coin; if heads, Pineco deals 40 damage to itself and 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player’s Bench. If tails, the attack does nothing.
• Flavor Text: It likes to make its shell thicker by adding layers of tree bark. The additional weight doesn’t bother it.
• Illustrator: Tomokazu Komiya
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Neo Discovery, card number 61. It’s a Common, Basic, Grass-type Pokémon card with no evolutions or abilities. Its “Burst” attack uses a risky coin-flip that can hit multiple Pokémon on the field.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by:
– Set code: “neo2”
– Card number: 61
– Illustrator’s distinctive Tomokazu Komiya artwork
– No regulation mark and no special subtypes beyond “Basic”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. With low HP and a self-damaging attack, it’s better suited to collections than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity and age, minimizing handling helps preserve edges and surface gloss, protecting the illustrated surface from wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Pineco as a Basic Grass-type with a distinctive self-damaging attack. It aligns with the set’s exploration theme and naturalistic flavor text, and its Common rarity keeps it accessible for set completion.