Pineco

The Pineco card, numbered 01/91, was released as part of the Paldean Fates expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2024. This set served as a special expansion designed to highlight Shiny Pokémon found in the Paldea region, drawing its primary inspiration from the Scarlet and Violet video game titles. As a common card, it was produced in large quantities to ensure accessibility for players building decks and collectors completing the set, reflecting the game's long-standing tradition of including foundational Pokémon to populate the early stages of a card collection.

The illustration for this card continues the series' shift toward expressive, modern art styles that emphasize the creature's personality within its natural habitat. Like many common cards in the set, the design focuses on a clean, vibrant aesthetic that prioritizes clarity and thematic consistency with the Grass type. While the artwork is not credited to a singular iconic designer in the same manner as rare secret-rare cards, it follows the standardized artistic direction overseen by Creatures Inc., aiming to bridge the gap between the competitive trading card game and the visual identity of the newer generation of Pokémon.