The Essentials on Cyndaquil
- Type
- Fire
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Ground, Rock Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
- Evolution
- Cyndaquil → Quilava (Lv. 14) → Typhlosion (Lv. 36)
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 309 · top stat: Speed (65) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 176 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Héricendre in French · ヒノアラシ, Hinoarashi in Japanese · Feurigel in German All Languages
Overview
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon, No. 155 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 2. Category: Fire Mouse Pokémon. Height: 0.5 m, weight: 7.9 kg.
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava (Lv. 14).
Ability: Blaze. Hidden Ability: Flash Fire. Cyndaquil is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 2
Gold / Silver
National No.
#155
National Pokédex
Category
Fire Mouse Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
39
255
Attack
52
255
Defense
43
255
Special Attack
60
255
Special Defense
50
255
Speed
65
255
Total
309
Min HP (Lv. 100)
188
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
282
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fire). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Water
×2
Ground
×2
Rock
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Electric
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 6 types
Fire
×½
Grass
×½
Ice
×½
Bug
×½
Steel
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
If hit by a Fire-type move, the Pokémon absorbs the flames and uses them to power up its own Fire-type moves.
Cyndaquil Evolution
Cyndaquil Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fire
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Cyndaquil Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
6
Smokescreen
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
10
Ember
Fire
Spec.
100%
40
25
13
Quick Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
30
19
Flame Wheel
Fire
Phys.
100%
60
25
22
Defense Curl
Normal
Stat
—
—
40
28
Flame Charge
Fire
Phys.
100%
50
20
31
Swift
Normal
Spec.
—
60
20
37
Lava Plume
Fire
Spec.
100%
80
15
40
Flamethrower
Fire
Spec.
100%
90
15
46
Inferno
Fire
Spec.
50%
100
5
49
Rollout
Rock
Phys.
90%
30
20
55
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
58
Burn Up
Fire
Spec.
100%
130
5
58
Overheat
Fire
Spec.
90%
130
5
64
Eruption
Fire
Spec.
100%
150
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 87.5 / ♀ 12.5%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Cyndaquil
Available in 14 games, 25 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Crystal
Gold
Silver
Emerald
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby
Moon
Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Scarlet
Violet
Generation II
Crystal 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Gold 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Silver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Generation III
Emerald 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Littleroot Town
Lv. 5 100%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Mt. Battle
Lv. 5 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
SoulSilver 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Professor Elm's Lab, New Bark Town
Lv. 5 100%
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Route 101
Lv. 5 100%
Omega Ruby 1 encounter
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Route 101
Lv. 5 100%
Generation VII
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Route 3
Lv. 12 100%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Island scan
(1)
Route 3
Lv. 12 100%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 2 encounters
Available
▼
Starter Pokémon
(2)
Jubilife Village (Cyndaquil)
Lv. 5 100%
Jubilife Village (Cyndaquil)
Lv. 5 100%
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Omega Ruby
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Alpha Sapphire
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Cyndaquil in Pokémon GO
- 980Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 560Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 25 🍬to evolve into Quilava
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Y
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
Gold
“It is timid, and always curls it self up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.”
Silver
“It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.”
Crystal
“The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.”
Ruby
“CYNDAQUIL protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the POKéMON is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.”
Sapphire
“CYNDAQUIL protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the POKéMON is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.”
Emerald
“It flares flames from its back to protect itself. The fire burns vigorously if the POKéMON is angry. When it is tired, it sputters with incomplete combustion.”
FireRed
“It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.”
LeafGreen
“It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.”
Diamond
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
Pearl
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
Platinum
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
HeartGold
“It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.”
SoulSilver
“It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.”
Black
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
White
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
Black 2
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
White 2
“It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.”
X
“It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.”
Omega Ruby
“Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.”
Legends: Arceus
“Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Héricendre
🇬🇧 English
Cyndaquil
🇯🇵 漢字
ヒノアラシ
🇯🇵 Kana
ヒノアラシ
🇯🇵 Romaji
Hinoarashi
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Feurigel
🇪🇸 Español
Cyndaquil
🇮🇹 Italiano
Cyndaquil
🇰🇷 한국어
브케인
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
火球鼠
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
火球鼠
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Souris Feu
🇬🇧 EN
Fire Mouse Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ひねずみポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Feuermaus
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Cyndaquil
What type is Cyndaquil?
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Cyndaquil?
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava (Lv. 14).
What are Cyndaquil's weaknesses?
Cyndaquil is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Cyndaquil's Hidden Ability?
Cyndaquil's Hidden Ability is Flash Fire. Its regular Ability is Blaze.
Can you get a Shiny Cyndaquil in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Cyndaquil is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
