Quilava (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Quilava (disambiguation).
Quilava
Volcano Pokémon
マグマラシ
Magmarashi
#0156
Quilava



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Blaze Cacophony
Cacophony
Flash Fire
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Quilava
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Weight
41.9 lbs. 19.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
142
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
142
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Quilava
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

Quilava (Japanese: マグマラシ Magmarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 14 and evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.

In Hisui, it evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 17 and evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion starting at level 36.

Biology

 
Quilava without its flames lit

Quilava is a quadrupedal Pokémon with a long and slender body. The top half of its body is a dark blue-green, while its underside is cream-colored. It has triangular ears with dark red interiors, a rounded snout, and triangular red eyes. Each of its paws has three toes. It has five red spots on its body that can project flames: two arranged vertically on its forehead and three lined up horizontally on its rear.

Before a battle, Quilava turns its back so its flames face its opponent. It battles using these intense flames in combination with gusts of superheated air. Its own fur is non-flammable, which protects it from other fire attacks. Quilava tends to be rare in the wild, but can sometimes be found living on grasslands. When exposed to the mysterious energy of Mount Coronet in Hisui, Quilava's evolution is altered, gaining it the Ghost type as it becomes Hisuian Typhlosion.

Evolution

Quilava evolves from Cyndaquil and evolves into Typhlosion

In Hisui, it evolves from Cyndaquil and evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Cyndaquil
 Fire 

 
First evolution
Quilava
 Fire 

 
Second evolution
Typhlosion
 Fire 

 
Second evolution
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Ghost 

In the anime

 
Quilava in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Quilava

In An Old Family Blend!, Ash's Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava after it fought one of Team Rocket's mechas. He later used it during his battle with Nando at the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it went up against Nando's Armaldo; the battle resulted in a tie.

Jimmy's Quilava

Jimmy's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and further into Typhlosion sometime before the events of The Legend of Thunder!.

Dawn's Quilava

In DPS01, Dawn's Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava in order to fight off a swarm of Ariados. It later reunited with Ash in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.

Other

Quilava debuted in You're A Star, Larvitar!, where Ash witnessed a Trainer training with one for the Silver Conference. He also briefly considered getting his Cyndaquil to evolve as a way of training it for the Silver Conference, following Cyndaquil's defeat against Satchel's Magby.

In Love, Pokémon Style!, Macy used a Quilava against Ash during the Silver Conference, but it was defeated by Squirtle's Hydro Pump. Later, in Tie One On!, it battled Jackson's Poliwhirl and won.

In Shocks and Bonds, Clark used a Quilava and Charizard against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie during their Double Battle at the Ever Grande Conference. Despite the type disadvantage, Ash's Grovyle defeated Clark's Quilava.

In The Champ Twins!, Ryan used a Quilava in a battle against Ash and Dawn alongside his twin brother Byan and his Croconaw. The twins were initially able to defeat Ash's Turtwig and Dawn's Piplup due to the latter two having a lack of teamwork, but they were defeated in the rematch.

Alternate World Dawn's Quilava appeared in a flashback in The Gates of Warp!, devolving into Cyndaquil due to Dialga's influence.

Minor appearances

In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Quilava competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

A Quilava appeared in Weekend Warrior.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Quilava was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Quilava attended the Wela Fire Festival.

In The Power of Us, a Trainer's Quilava went to the Pokémon Catch Race.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP262 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and capable of incredible attacks using the flame on its back.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP029 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Its body is covered with fire-proof fur and can withstand any Fire-type attack.
DP182 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Quilava intimidates foes with its flame's heat, and when ready to battle, the fire burns with more strength.
DPS01 Quilava Dawn's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. It threatens opponents with the heat of its flames. When it assumes its battle pose, the force of its flames intensifies.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Exbo

In Quilava Quandary, Gold's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava during a training session at the Day Care Center outside of Goldenrod City. He became more powerful than he was in his pre-evolved form, and defeated many of the Johto Team Rocket Grunts' Pokémon for Gold.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!, Black borrowed a Quilava for a tournament.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Lunick captured a Quilava with his Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Quilava (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#005
Gold Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Silver This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Crystal Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Stadium 2 Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby Quilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foes with flames.
Sapphire
Emerald It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.
FireRed This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
LeafGreen Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#005
Diamond It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
SoulSilver This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
White
Black 2 It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Y Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Omega Ruby Quilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foes with flames.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#005
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns stronger as it prepares to fight.
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus This creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#177
Scarlet Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Violet The fur covering this Pokémon's body never burns, no matter what. It can shrug off any kind of fire attack.


 
Quilava in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

In Pokémon Colosseum, only one Quilava can be obtained per game without trading, regardless of location.

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Cyndaquil
Crystal
Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Evolve Cyndaquil
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Phenac City (Shadow)
Realgam Tower (if not snagged in Phenac City)
Snagem Hideout (if Verde was battled in Phenac City)
Shadow PKMN Lab (if Bluno was battled in Phenac City)
XD
Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Cyndaquil
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Cyndaquil
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Cyndaquil
Legends: Arceus
Crimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions (after completing Mission 18), massive mass outbreaks (after completing Request 102)
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Trade
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Evolve Cyndaquil


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 60, Endless Level 72, Forever Level 10, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Fiery Field (15F-24F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Dark Crater (B11F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B5F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Dark Crater (B11F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B5F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F)
MD Blazing
Evolve Cyndaquil
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Daybreak Ruins, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Fiery Field (7F-13F)
Generation IX
Sleep
Evolve Cyndaquil
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 448
Masters EX
Evolution: Ethan & Cyndaquil


Held items

Games Held items
Colosseum
  Charcoal (100%)
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
58
118 - 165 226 - 320
64
62 - 127 119 - 249
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
405
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
14/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1010 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
2020 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
2424 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
3131 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20
3535 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
4242 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15
4646 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
5353 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
5757 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
6464 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
6868 Overheat Fire Special 130130 09090% 5
7575 Eruption Fire Special 150150 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM038  TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127  TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM134  TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM144  TM144 Fire Pledge Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM147  TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM157  TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM165  TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM195  TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM207  TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20
Howl Normal Status —% 40
Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Quilava
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Slash Quilava (EX Sandstorm 51)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Scorched Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm on fire, but I don't get burned!
26%-50% HP Better be careful. I'm down to half my HP.
1%-25% HP This is it for me... I'm out of power...
Level up Leveled up! My fire's blazing now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Cyndaquil, Typhlosion
Connection Orb Set: 1

Phrases
Normal I'll scare them away with magma!
Low HP (< 50%) This is tough...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:   
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 66
Browser entry R-020
Quilava blows flames all around itself. It can easily burn up large Fallen Logs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Fire
Field move:
(present)
 
(Burn ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Fire
Field move:
(past)
 
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-158/N-078
It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 50
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Quilava came to the Lava Zone to play. He's a maniac for Rhyperior's Bumper Burn.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#583
 

L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 151 Base Attack: 158 Base Defense: 126
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Ember, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Dig, Flamethrower, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Cyndaquil
 Fire 
 
Level 14/17LA
 
First evolution
Quilava
 Fire 
 
Level 36
outside of Hisui
 
Second evolution
Typhlosion
 Fire 
  +  
Level 36
in Hisui
 
Second evolution
Typhlosion
Hisuian Form
 Fire  Ghost 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Quilava images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Quilava shares its category with its evolved form and Entei. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
    • Coincidentally, they all are capable of learning Eruption.
  • Quilava, Charmeleon, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
  • Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon, suggested the English name for Quilava. According to Kalles, he suggested the name because Nintendo and The Pokémon Company wanted a Pokémon for every letter of the alphabet.[1][2]

Origin

Quilava's body is similar to that of animals in the Mustelidae family. However, the pattern distribution and shape of Quilava's flames closely resembles the quills and crest of the crested porcupine, especially in its earlier sprites, as well as those of a lowland streaked tenrec. It may also be based on volcanoes due to its triangular profile when standing up and the ability to learn Smokescreen and Eruption.

Name origin

Quilava may be a combination of quill (a needle-like hair) and lava (extrusive molten rock).

Magmarashi may be a combination of magma and 山荒 yama-arashi (porcupine).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese マグマラシ Magmarashi From magma and 山荒 yama-arashi
  French Feurisson From feu and hérisson
  Spanish Quilava Same as English name
  German Igelavar From Igel and Lava
  Italian Quilava Same as English name
  Korean 마그케인 Mageukein From magma and hurricane
  Mandarin Chinese 火岩鼠 Huŏyánshŭ From huŏ, 熔岩 róngyán, and shŭ
  Cantonese Chinese 火岩鼠 Fóngàahmsyú From , 熔岩 yùhngngàahm, and syú


See also

References

  1. Tweet by Jeff Kalles (@Sellak). Posted on August 27, 2021.
  2. Tweet by Jeff Kalles (@Sellak). Posted on March 9, 2022.

External links

  #0155: Cyndaquil
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