Pineco (ex3-71) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pineco is a Common card from the Dragon set, numbered 71. With 40 HP and the Exoskeleton ability for a small defensive buffer, it’s built for simplicity and reliability. Its lone attack, Tackle, matches that straightforward style—an unfussy, sturdy pickup for a focused collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Exoskeleton (reduces damage taken by 10 after Weakness and Resistance)
• Attack: Tackle (20 damage, costs Grass + Colorless)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Pineco from the ex Dragon set, card number 71. It is a Common rarity card and does not evolve from any other Pokémon. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate art versions are known for this Pineco card. It’s identified by the set code “ex3,” card number “71,” and the illustrator credit to Hajime Kusajima.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its Poké-Body ability “Exoskeleton” provides damage reduction, which can be tactically useful in casual play. The single attack “Tackle” deals a modest 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card from the ex Dragon set, preserving the card’s condition is essential for maintaining collector value. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping. Avoid handling the card excessively to preserve the integrity of the illustration by Hajime Kusajima.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Dragon (ex3): This set features Pineco as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a defensive ability and straightforward attack. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon roster and detailed artwork, with this Pineco card exemplifying the set’s balance between playability and collector appeal.