Label	Element	Value
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	PIONEER FUND /MA/
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	May 01, 2016
Pioneer Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	PIONEER FUND
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	Reasonable income and capital growth.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	FEES AND EXPENSES OF THE FUND
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you or your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of the Pioneer funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your investment professional and in the "Sales charges" section of the prospectus beginning on page 35 and the "Sales charges" section of the statement of additional information beginning on page 53.
Shareholder Fees Caption [Text]	rr_ShareholderFeesCaption	SHAREOWNER FEES (fees paid directly from your investment)
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the fund's portfolio turnover rate was 50% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	50.00%
Expenses Deferred Charges [Text Block]	rr_ExpensesDeferredChargesTextBlock	Class A purchases of $500,000 or more that are not subject to an initial sales charge may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1%. See "Sales charges."
Expense Breakpoint Discounts [Text]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointDiscounts	You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you or your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $50,000 in Class A shares of the Pioneer funds.
Expense Breakpoint, Minimum Investment Required [Amount]	rr_ExpenseBreakpointMinimumInvestmentRequiredAmount	$ 50,000
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	EXAMPLE
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods shown and then, except as indicated, redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. It also assumes that (a) your investment has a 5% return each year and (b) the fund's total annual operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Expense Example by, Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleByYearCaption	IF YOU REDEEM YOUR SHARES NUMBER OF YEARS YOU OWN YOUR SHARES
Expense Example, No Redemption, By Year, Caption [Text]	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionByYearCaption	IF YOU DO NOT REDEEM YOUR SHARES NUMBER OF YEARS YOU OWN YOUR SHARES
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	The fund invests in a broad group of carefully selected securities that the fund's adviser believes are reasonably priced, rather than in securities whose prices reflect a premium resulting from their current market popularity. The fund invests predominantly in equity securities. For purposes of the fund's investment policies, equity securities include common stocks and other equity instruments, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest primarily in equity securities, equity interests in real estate investment trusts (REITs), depositary receipts, warrants, rights and preferred stocks. The fund primarily invests in securities of U.S. issuers. The fund may invest up to 15% of its total assets in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The fund will not invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of emerging markets issuers. The fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in REITs. The fund may invest in initial public offerings of equity securities. The fund may also invest in investment grade and below investment grade debt securities (known as "junk bonds"). The fund may, but is not required to, use derivatives. The fund may use derivatives, such as stock index futures and options, for a variety of purposes, including: in an attempt to hedge against adverse changes in the market price of securities, interest rates or currency exchange rates; as a substitute for purchasing or selling securities; to attempt to increase the fund's return as a non-hedging strategy that may be considered speculative; to manage portfolio characteristics; and as a cash flow management technique. The fund may choose not to make use of derivatives for a variety of reasons, and any use may be limited by applicable law and regulations. The fund may also hold cash or other short-term investments. The fund's investment adviser uses a value approach to select the fund's investments to buy and sell. The adviser seeks securities selling at reasonable prices or substantial discounts to their underlying values and then holds these securities until the market values reflect their intrinsic values. The adviser evaluates a security's potential value, including the attractiveness of its market valuation, based on the company's assets and prospects for earnings growth. In making that assessment, the adviser employs fundamental research and an evaluation of the issuer based on its financial statements and operations. In selecting securities, the adviser considers a security's potential to provide a reasonable amount of income. The adviser focuses on the quality and price of individual issuers.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	You could lose money on your investment in the fund. As with any mutual fund, there is no guarantee that the fund will achieve its objectives. MARKET RISK. The values of securities held by the fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to general market conditions, such as real or perceived adverse economic, political, or regulatory conditions, inflation, changes in interest or currency rates, lack of liquidity in the bond markets or adverse investor sentiment. In the past several years, financial markets, such as those in the United States, Europe, Asia and elsewhere, have experienced increased volatility, depressed valuations, decreased liquidity and heightened uncertainty. Governmental and non-governmental issuers have defaulted on, or been forced to restructure, their debts. These conditions may continue, recur, worsen or spread. The U.S. government and the Federal Reserve, as well as certain foreign governments and their central banks, have taken steps to support financial markets, including by keeping interest rates at historically low levels. This and other government intervention may not work as intended, particularly if the efforts are perceived by investors as being unlikely to achieve the desired results. The Federal Reserve recently has reduced its market support activities. Further reduction or withdrawal of Federal Reserve or other U.S. or non-U.S. governmental or central bank support, including interest rate increases, could negatively affect financial markets generally, increase market volatility and reduce the value and liquidity of securities in which the fund invests. Policy and legislative changes in the U.S. and in other countries are affecting many aspects of financial regulation, and may in some instances contribute to decreased liquidity and increased volatility in the financial markets. The impact of these changes on the markets, and the practical implications for market participants, may not be fully known for some time. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are becoming increasingly interconnected. As a result, whether or not the fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to countries experiencing economic and financial difficulties, the value and liquidity of the fund's investments may be negatively affected. The fund may experience a substantial or complete loss on any individual security or derivative position. VALUE STYLE RISK. The prices of securities the adviser believes are undervalued may not appreciate as expected or may go down. Value stocks may fall out of favor with investors and underperform the overall equity market. PORTFOLIO SELECTION RISK. The adviser's judgment about a particular security or issuer, or about the economy or a particular sector, region or market segment, or about an investment strategy, may prove to be incorrect. RISKS OF INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE RELATED SECURITIES. Investments in real estate securities are affected by economic conditions, interest rates, governmental actions and other factors. In addition, investing in REITs involves unique risks. They are significantly affected by the market for real estate and are dependent upon management skills and cash flow. REITs may have lower trading volumes and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements than the overall securities markets. Mortgage REITs are particularly subject to interest rate and credit risks. In addition to its own expenses, the fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management and other expenses paid by REITs in which it invests. Many real estate companies, including REITs, utilize leverage. RISKS OF WARRANTS AND RIGHTS. If the price of the underlying stock does not rise above the exercise price before the warrant expires, the warrant generally expires without any value and the fund loses any amount it paid for the warrant. The failure to exercise subscription rights to purchase common shares would result in the dilution of the fund's interest in the issuing company. PREFERRED STOCKS RISK. Preferred stocks may pay fixed or adjustable rates of return. Preferred stocks are subject to issuer-specific and market risks applicable generally to equity securities. In addition, a company's preferred stocks generally pay dividends only after the company makes required payments to holders of its bonds and other debt. Thus, the value of preferred stocks will usually react more strongly than bonds and other debt to actual or perceived changes in the company's financial condition or prospects. The market value of preferred stocks generally decreases when interest rates rise. Preferred stocks of smaller companies may be more vulnerable to adverse developments than preferred stocks of larger companies. RISKS OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS. Companies involved in initial public offerings (IPOs) generally have limited operating histories, and prospects for future profitability are uncertain. The market for IPO issuers has been volatile, and share prices of newly public companies have fluctuated significantly over short periods of time. The purchase of IPO shares may involve high transaction costs. RISKS OF INVESTMENT IN OTHER FUNDS. Investing in other investment companies, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), subjects the fund to the risks of investing in the underlying securities or assets held by those funds. When investing in another fund, the fund will bear a pro rata portion of the underlying fund's expenses, in addition to its own expenses. DEBT SECURITIES RISK. Factors that could contribute to a decline in the market value of debt securities in the fund include rising interest rates, if the issuer or other obligor of a security held by the fund fails to pay principal and/or interest, otherwise defaults or has its credit rating downgraded or is perceived to be less creditworthy or the credit quality or value of any underlying assets declines. Junk bonds have a higher risk of default or are already in default and are considered speculative. RISKS OF NON-U.S. INVESTMENTS. Investing in non-U.S. issuers, or in U.S. issuers that have significant exposure to foreign markets, may involve unique risks compared to investing in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks are more pronounced for issuers in emerging markets or to the extent that the fund invests significantly in one region or country. These risks may include different financial reporting practices and regulatory standards, less liquid trading markets, extreme price volatility, currency risks, changes in economic, political, regulatory and social conditions, sustained economic downturns, financial instability, tax burdens, and investment and repatriation restrictions. Lack of information and less market regulation also may affect the value of these securities. Withholding and other non-U.S. taxes may decrease the fund's return. Non-U.S. issuers may be located in parts of the world that have historically been prone to natural disasters. Investing in depositary receipts is subject to many of the same risks as investing directly in non-U.S. issuers. Depositary receipts may involve higher expenses and may trade at a discount (or premium) to the underlying security. A number of countries in the European Union (EU) have experienced, and may continue to experience, severe economic and financial difficulties. MARKET SEGMENT RISK. To the extent the fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a market segment, the fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation than a fund without the same focus. DERIVATIVES RISK. Using stock index futures and options and other derivatives can increase fund losses and reduce opportunities for gains when market prices, interest rates or the derivative instruments themselves behave in a way not anticipated by the fund. Using derivatives may increase the volatility of the fund's net asset value and may not provide the result intended. Derivatives may have a leveraging effect on the fund. Some derivatives have the potential for unlimited loss, regardless of the size of the fund's initial investment. Changes in a derivative's value may not correlate well with the referenced asset or metric. The fund also may have to sell assets at inopportune times to satisfy its obligations. Derivatives may be difficult to sell, unwind or value, and the counterparty may default on its obligations to the fund. The U.S. government is in the process of adopting and implementing regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements. The ultimate impact of the regulations remains unclear. Additional regulation of derivatives may make them more costly, may limit their availability, may disrupt markets or may otherwise adversely affect their value or performance. LEVERAGING RISK. The value of your investment may be more volatile and other risks tend to be compounded if the fund borrows or uses derivatives or other investments, such as ETFs, that have embedded leverage. Leverage generally magnifies the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the fund's underlying assets and creates a risk of loss of value on a larger pool of assets than the fund would otherwise have, potentially resulting in the loss of all assets. Engaging in such transactions may cause the fund to liquidate positions when it may not be advantageous to do so to satisfy its obligations or meet segregation requirements. VALUATION RISK. The sales price the fund could receive for any particular portfolio investment may differ from the fund's last valuation of the investment, particularly for illiquid securities and securities that trade in thin or volatile markets or that are valued using a fair value methodology. Investors who purchase or redeem fund shares on days when the fund is holding fair-valued securities may receive fewer or more shares or lower or higher redemption proceeds than they would have received if the fund had not fair-valued the security or had used a different valuation methodology. LIQUIDITY RISK. Some securities and derivatives held by the fund may be impossible or difficult to purchase, sell or unwind, particularly during times of market turmoil. Illiquid securities and derivatives also may be difficult to value. If the fund is forced to sell an illiquid asset or unwind a derivatives position to meet redemption requests or other cash needs, the fund may be forced to sell at a loss. EXPENSE RISK. Your actual costs of investing in the fund may be higher than the expenses shown in "Annual fund operating expenses" for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if overall net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Please note that there are many other factors that could adversely affect your investment and that could prevent the fund from achieving its goals. An investment in the fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	You could lose money on your investment in the fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	THE FUND'S PAST PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The bar chart and table indicate the risks and volatility of an investment in the fund by showing how the fund has performed in the past. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the fund's Class A shares from calendar year to calendar year. The table shows the average annual total returns for each class of the fund over time and compares these returns to the returns of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, a broad-based measure of market performance that has characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies. You can obtain updated performance information by visiting https://us.pioneerinvestments.com/performance or by calling 1-800-225-6292. The fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future. The bar chart does not reflect any sales charge you may pay when you buy fund shares. If this amount was reflected, returns would be less than those shown.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The bar chart and table indicate the risks and volatility of an investment in the fund by showing how the fund has performed in the past. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the fund's Class A shares from calendar year to calendar year. The table shows the average annual total returns for each class of the fund over time and compares these returns to the returns of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, a broad-based measure of market performance that has characteristics relevant to the fund's investment strategies.
Performance Availability Phone [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityPhone	1-800-225-6292
Performance Availability Website Address [Text]	rr_PerformanceAvailabilityWebSiteAddress	https://us.pioneerinvestments.com/performance
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	The fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	ANNUAL RETURN CLASS A SHARES (%) (Year ended December 31)
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The bar chart does not reflect any sales charge you may pay when you buy fund shares. If this amount was reflected, returns would be less than those shown.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	For the period covered by the bar chart: THE HIGHEST CALENDAR QUARTERLY RETURN WAS 14.77% (04/01/2009 TO 06/30/2009). THE LOWEST CALENDAR QUARTERLY RETURN WAS -22.10% (10/01/2008 TO 12/31/2008).
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN (%) (for periods ended December 31, 2015)
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate	rr_PerformanceTableUsesHighestFederalRate	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred	rr_PerformanceTableNotRelevantToTaxDeferred	Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table One Class of after Tax Shown [Text]	rr_PerformanceTableOneClassOfAfterTaxShown	After-tax returns are shown only for Class A shares. After-tax returns for Class C, Class R and Class Y shares will vary.
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown only for Class A shares. After-tax returns for Class C, Class R and Class Y shares will vary.
Pioneer Fund | CLASS A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum sales charge (load) when you buy shares (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	5.75%
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price or the amount you receive when you sell shares, whichever is less)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none	[1]
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.53%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.20%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.98%
1	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	$ 669
3	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	869
5	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	1,086
10	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,707
1	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	669
3	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	869
5	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	1,086
10	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	$ 1,707
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	16.39%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	4.71%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(34.38%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	24.24%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	15.72%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(4.59%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	9.90%
2013	rr_AnnualReturn2013	33.06%
2014	rr_AnnualReturn2014	10.86%
2015	rr_AnnualReturn2015	(0.43%)
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	HIGHEST CALENDAR QUARTERLY RETURN
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	14.77%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	LOWEST CALENDAR QUARTERLY RETURN
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.10%)
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(6.16%)
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	7.74%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.26%
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 13, 1928
Pioneer Fund | CLASS C
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum sales charge (load) when you buy shares (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price or the amount you receive when you sell shares, whichever is less)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	1.00%
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.53%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	1.00%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.23%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.76%
1	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	$ 279
3	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	554
5	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	954
10	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	2,073
1	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	179
3	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	554
5	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	954
10	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	$ 2,073
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.23%)	[2]
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	8.18%	[2]
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.06%	[2]
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Jul. 01, 1996	[2]
Pioneer Fund | CLASS R
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum sales charge (load) when you buy shares (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price or the amount you receive when you sell shares, whichever is less)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.53%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.50%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.27%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.30%
1	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	$ 132
3	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	412
5	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	713
10	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	1,568
1	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	132
3	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	412
5	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	713
10	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	$ 1,568
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(0.77%)
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	8.67%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	5.61%
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Apr. 01, 2003
Pioneer Fund | CLASS Y
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Maximum sales charge (load) when you buy shares (as a percentage of offering price)	rr_MaximumSalesChargeImposedOnPurchasesOverOfferingPrice	none
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of offering price or the amount you receive when you sell shares, whichever is less)	rr_MaximumDeferredSalesChargeOverOther	none
Management Fees	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.53%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	none
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.15%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.68%
1	rr_ExpenseExampleYear01	$ 69
3	rr_ExpenseExampleYear03	218
5	rr_ExpenseExampleYear05	379
10	rr_ExpenseExampleYear10	847
1	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	69
3	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	218
5	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	379
10	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	$ 847
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(0.14%)
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	9.39%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	6.29%
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 06, 1999
Pioneer Fund | Return after taxes on distributions | CLASS A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(8.99%)
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	4.94%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	3.53%
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 13, 1928
Pioneer Fund | Return after taxes on distributions and sale of shares | CLASS A
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	(1.12%)
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	6.13%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	4.23%
INCEPTION DATE	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	Feb. 13, 1928
Pioneer Fund | Standard & Poor's 500 Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
1 YEAR	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	1.38%
5 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	12.57%
10 YEARS	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	7.31%

[1] Class A purchases of $500,000 or more that are not subject to an initial sales charge may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1%. See "Sales charges."

[2] The performance of Class C shares does not reflect the 1% front-end sales charge in effect prior to February 1, 2004. If you paid a 1% sales charge, your returns would be lower than those shown above.