Pineco (Lost Thunder 15) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pineco is a Common Pokémon card from the Lost Thunder set, numbered 15. With 60 HP and the attack Continuous Headbutt, it’s a simple, straightforward pickup for Sun & Moon era collections.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Continuous Headbutt — Flip a coin until tails; 20 damage per heads.
• Flavor Text: “It looks just like a pinecone. Its shell protects it from bird Pokémon that peck it by mistake.”
• Illustrator: Misa Tsutsui
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set Lost Thunder, card number 15. It is a Common rarity with a single attack, Continuous Headbutt, which relies on coin flips for damage. The card has no abilities and no evolution stage prior to it.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Pineco. It is identified by the set code “sm8” and card number 15. The artwork and illustrator credit to Misa Tsutsui distinguish it from other Pineco printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and moderate HP make it a straightforward Basic Pokémon, though competitive viability is unclear given the unknown legality status.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve or toploader, away from sunlight, moisture, and bending, to preserve the artwork and text on this Common.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Features Pineco as a Basic Grass-type with a coin-flip-based attack—well-suited for casual decks or Sun & Moon collectors.