Trait
Wild Senses
After successful response, next action gains +1 priority.
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NO.153
Pinecub
Grass Martial Phase I Original Form
If they sense a young Locke entering the forest, they will wedge their horns between tree branches to disguise themselves as pine cones, luring the young Locke to approach for a closer look. If dampened by forest dew, they will sunbathe together, emitting a fragrant scent while doing so.
Dex Number
153
Category
Pine Sheep Sprite
Height
0.52~0.68 M
Weight
6.25~7.85 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Mysterious Whereabouts
Recommended Skill Sets
Dual Buff Burst Build
Playstyle
Start with Qi Gathering + Bloom double buff, use counter to trigger trait for first strike, Sanshou 6-hit burst, Apex Predator for finishing
Why this set works
Utilize dual 0-energy cost buff skills for rapid stacking, Free Form bursts with 6-hit combo after trait activation, Top Advantage as high-power harvesting tool. Output maximized after dual buffs activate.
Gather Qi
Why pick this skill
Core buff skill. 0 energy cost for +40 skill power to all skills, with an additional +50 when the opponent switches. Greatly enhances subsequent damage output.
Full Bloom
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost power buff: doubles to +60 when responding to Defense. Combined with Trait for higher returns after responding.
Scatterhand
Why pick this skill
Main DPS skill, 35 Energy 2-hit combo, becomes 6 hits under Counter state, core burst method after Trait activation.
Apical Dominance
Why pick this skill
High power single-target skill. 100 energy for finishing or shield breaking. Output is considerable with power buffs.
Sustained Combat Build
Playstyle
Root Absorption for sustain. Vine Strangle and Scattered Hands alternate for output and energy recovery. Use trait-triggered First Strike to seize tempo. Scattered Hands' 6-hit burst when responding.
Why this set works
Abandon the enhancement route, focusing on sustained combat and energy cycling. Root Absorption for sustainability, Vine Strangle and Freehand for damage and energy recovery, Strike First for tempo control.
Root Absorption
Why pick this skill
0 Energy cost, restores 15% HP and 4 Energy. Provides sustain assurance, maintaining battlefield presence.
Scatterhand
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill. 35 Energy cost, 2-hit combo. 6-hit burst in Counter state, perfectly synergizes with its trait.
Vine Strangle
Why pick this skill
80 energy high damage skill. Self-restores 5 energy. Balances damage output and energy cycling.
First Strike
Why pick this skill
55 Energy priority +1 skill. Used for tempo control or finishing. Paired with trait can achieve consecutive priority attacks.
Single-Boost Speed-Attack Build
Playstyle
Start with Power Boost to buff physical attack, use Sanshou to counter burst, Apex Predator for shield breaking and finishing, Needle Shot to punish pet swaps and recover energy
Why this set works
Single-boost quick start, Power Boost directly doubles Physical Attack, Free-Hand counters burst damage, Apex Advantage and Needle Shot serve as dual high-power output methods, with Needle Shot targeting enemy pet switches.
Power Boost
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Physical Attack doubling, a straightforward and simple Physical Attack buff, providing base damage bonus for subsequent skills.
Scatterhand
Why pick this skill
Main DPS skill, 6-hit combo under Counter state is primary burst method, higher damage with buffs.
Apical Dominance
Why pick this skill
100 Energy cost high-power skill; used for breaking shields or finishing high-HP targets after boosting
Needle Shot
Why pick this skill
80 energy damage skill. Restores 7 energy when enemy switches. Counters switch tactics while replenishing energy.
Notes
- Pinecone is a Grass + Martial dual-type physical attacker; base stats lean toward Physical Attack and Physical Defense, with medium Speed.
- Trait 'Wild Senses' provides +1 priority on next action after successful Counter, requiring Counter-type skills to activate.
- Skill pool focuses on physical output with 2-hit, 6-hit, and energy/HP recovery mechanics.
- Lacks same-type high power STAB skills, Grass and Martial type skills generally low power
- Skills like Qi Gathering and Full Bloom provide Power boosts, serving as buff starting points.
Gallery
True Body
Fruit
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Skills
Lv. LV1
Thorn Vine
Energy: 45
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. LV1
Power Boost
Self gains +100% Physical Attack.
Lv. LV10
Silk Binding Force
Energy: 25
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. LV12
Vine Strangle
Energy: 80
Deals Physical DMG. Restores 5 Energy to self.
Lv. LV27
First Strike
Energy: 55
Deals Physical DMG. Priority +1.
Lv. LV28
Root Absorption
Restore 15% HP and 4 energy to self.
Lv. LV29
Gather Qi
Self gains +40 All Skill Power, if the enemy switches Elves this turn, additionally gains +50 Power.
Lv. LV33
Scatterhand
Energy: 35
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos. Counter state: This skill changes to 6 Combos.
Lv. LV35
Needle Shot
Energy: 80
Deals Physical DMG. If the enemy switches Roco this turn, restores 7 Energy to self.
Lv. LV36
Apical Dominance
Energy: 100
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV37
Shadow Strike
Energy: 100
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV38
Full Bloom
Self gains +30 All Skill Power, Against Defense: changed to +60 Power.
Lv. LV48
Branch Out
Energy: 90
Deals physical damage. Counter state: Restores 50% HP and 5 Energy to self.
Matchups
Weak Against
Fire, Ice, Poison, Wing, Cute, Phantom
Stats
HP 63
Physical Attack 83
Magic Attack 34
Physical Defense 77
Magic Defense 60
Speed 63
Total 380
Handbook Tasks
Piney's Tome Research
Progress: 7/7
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1