Quilava (Pokémon)

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Quilava マグマラシ Magmarashi #156
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Volcano Pokémon
Abilities Blaze ----- Blue-Striped ----- Flash Fire Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #005 Hoenn #311 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-020 Almia R— Oblivia R-158 N-078
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 41.9 lbs. Imperial 19.0 kg Metric 41.9 lbs./19.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 142 Battle Exp.: 1421*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Quilava (Japanese: マグマラシ Magmarashi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

Biology

Physiology

Like its pre-evolution Cyndaquil, the top half of its body is blue and the lower half milky-colored; however, its entire body is slimmer in proportion. It also seems to have triangular ears with red-colored insides. Quilava possesses a much smaller, more rounded nose than the one it had as Cyndaquil, and its eyes are open, revealing its red irises. It has five red-colored spots on its body in which it projects flame at will, two in a somewhat exclamation-mark shape on its forehead and three lined up horizontally on its rear.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Quilava's fur is non-flammable, so it can withstand flame attacks. The fire coming from its head and rear, which are stronger than Cyndaquil's, can be launched as a flame attack; it also uses gusts of superheated air as a battle technique.

Behavior

Quilava is known to be less timid than Cyndaquil, though its behavior appears to be affected by its surroundings. A very common occurrence during evolution is an increase in aggression. Although Quilava is a natural quadruped, it is prone to rising onto its hind legs on occasion, to enough of an extent as to be able to use Focus Punch, which usually can only be learned by naturally bipedal Pokémon.

Quilava seem to have a predilection for turning its back on its opponent before and when in battle. When before the battle, it is to display how ferociously its fire blazes. When in battle, this means it will attack with the fire on its back. The intensity of the flames also increases in battle, with its Fire-type attacks only boosted when it is weakened. Quilava is described to apply its nimbleness to dodge attacks, even while scorching its foes.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Quilava has been known to adapt to many habitats; however, it is usually found in the care of Trainers.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Quilava in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Quilava

Ash's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava in DP182, fighting one of Team Rocket's mechas.

Other

Quilava first played a major role in Love, Pokémon Style! as Macy's Pokémon. She used it against Ash during the Silver Conference but was defeated by his Squirtle.

In Shocks and Bonds, Clark, a trainer that likes to conduct battles like a symphony, used a Quilava and Charizard against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie. Despite the type disadvantage, Ash's Grovyle defeated Clark's Quilava.

A Quilava was used by one of two twin brothers in The Champ Twins in a battle against Ash and Dawn. The other twin used Croconaw.

Minor appearances

Quilava first appeared as a cameo in the episode You're A Star, Larvitar where Ash witnessed a trainer training with his Quilava for the Silver Conference and also considered for a short time of getting his Cyndaquil to evolve as a way of training it for the Silver Conference following Cyndaquil's defeat against Satchel's Magby.

Pokédex entries

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 Template:Type2 attack.

In the manga

Gold's Cyndaquil of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc in Pokémon Adventures evolved into Quilava during a training session at the Daycare Center outside of Goldenrod City. It then became massively more powerful than it was in its previous form, and defeated many of the Johto Team Rocket's grunt Pokémon for Gold. After being used in Gold's battle with his rival Silver in the ruins of Ecruteak City, it spent several weeks captive inside one of Gold's Poké Balls and evolved simultaneously with Silver's Croconaw and Mega. In its fully evolved form, it berthed itself even more in battle for the boy.

In the TCG

Main article: Quilava (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II 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 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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 Diamond It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 Black ほのおの　ねつで　あいてを　いかく。たたかう　たいせいになると　ほのおの　いきおいが　ます。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Cyndaquil Crystal None Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Evolve Cyndaquil FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum One Phenac City (Shadow) XD None Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Cyndaquil Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 60 Endless Level 72 Forever Level 10 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Fiery Field (15F-24F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Giant Volcano (1F-19F) Dark Crater (B1-B15) Dark Crater Pit (B1-B5)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Fire Temple

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Colosseum		Charcoal (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 58		118 - 165	226 - 320
Attack: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Defense: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 066 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— ——% 40 3131 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 3535 Nitro Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 4242 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15 5353 Purgatory Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 5757 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 6464 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6868 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Nitro Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM59	Devastate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM93	Wild Bolt	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IV Other generations: II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
	Covet	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40	Cute	0
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
	Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
	ExtrasensoryHGSS	Psychic	Special	80	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15	Smart	2 ♥♥
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Smart	1 ♥
	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
	Howl	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Cool	0
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	90	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Quilava in Generation IV Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Quilava in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation IV Other generations: II - III - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	10	95%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Quilava can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Quilava cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Slash
• Take Down

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+	Purified moves
Shadow Rush	File:Box colo 156.png	Sunny Day	Fire
--		SmokeScreen	Normal
--		Dig	Ground
--		Flame Wheel	Fire

* Quilava can also learn Blast Burn, if obtained as a Cyndaquil at Mt. Battle in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 156.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×2) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 66 Browser entry   Quilava blows flames all around itself. It can easily burn up large Fallen Logs.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Cyndaquil  Fire

Level 14 →

First Evolution Quilava  Fire

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Typhlosion  Fire

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Quilava images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Quilava shares the same species name with Typhlosion and Entei. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
• Quilava's normal Gold and Silver sprites had completely red eyes. This was later corrected in the games from Crystal and onward.
• Despite what several Pokédex entries may imply, Quilava is not immune to Template:Type2 moves.
  • However, a Quilava from the Dream World may have the ability Flash Fire, granting it an immunity to Fire-type moves.

Origin

Its appearance is similar to most animals in the Mustela genus, although it is most likely a stoat based on its lack of a tail and the fur on its upper body being significantly darker than that on its underbelly.

Name origin

Quilava's name is a combination of quill, a needlelike hair, and lava, extrusive molten rock. Its Japanese name is a combination of magma and 山荒 yama-arashi, porcupine.

In other languages

• German: Igelavar - From Igel (hedgehog) and lava.
• French: Feurisson - From feu (fire) and hérisson (hedgehog).
• Korean: 마그케인 Mageukein
• Chinese (Taiwan): 火岩鼠 Huŏ Yán Shŭ - "Magma rodent".

Related articles

• Jimmy's Quilava
• Exbo
• Ash's Quilava

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