Quilava is a quadruped Pokémon with a long, 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 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.
Major appearances
Ash's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava in An Old Family Blend! after it fought one of Team Rocket's mechas. He used it during his battle with Nando at the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it battled Nando's Armaldo; the battle resulted in a tie.
Dawn's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava in SS024 in order to fight off a swarm of Ariados. It made its main series debut in Goodbye Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, where Dawn used it in a battle with Ash, and it went up against Ash's Pikachu. However, after a couple of moves were made, the battle was soon called off without a winner.
Other
Quilava debuted in You're A Star, Larvitar, where Ash witnessed a Trainer training with it 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.
A Quilava appeared in Love, Pokémon Style!, under the ownership of Macy. She used it against Ash during the Silver Conference, but it was defeated by Squirtle's Hydro Pump. Later, in Tie One On!, she used it in her battle against Jackson, where it battled his Poliwhirl and won.
In Shocks and Bonds, Clark, a Trainer that likes to conduct battles like a symphony, used a Quilava and Charizard to go up against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie. Despite the type disadvantage, Ash's Grovyle defeated Clark's Quilava.
A Quilava appeared in The Champ Twins!, under the ownership of Ryan. It was used in a battle against Ash and Dawn alongside a Croconaw belonging to Ryan's twin brother Bryan. The twins were 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.
Minor appearances
A Quilava appeared in Deceit and Assist, under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator participating in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Quilava appeared in Weekend Warrior.
A Quilava appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!. It was among the many Pokémon that were hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.
Two Trainers' Quilava appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!, where they were among the Pokémon attending Wela Fire Festival.
A Trainer's Quilava appeared in The Power of Us, where it was competing in the Pokémon Catch Race.
Pokédex entries
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EP262
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Quilava
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Ash's Pokédex
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Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and capable of incredible attacks using the flame on its back.
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DP029
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Quilava
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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DP182
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Quilava
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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SS024
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Quilava
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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.
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Origin
While its body is similar to most animals in the weasel family, resembling stoats in particular based on its lack of a tail and the fur on its upper body being significantly darker than that on its underbelly, the pattern distribution and shape of its flames closely resembles the quills and crest of the crested porcupine, especially in its earlier sprites. Its appearance is also quite close to a paca, a South American rodent with a slender body, spotted skin and tiny ears, as well as a badger.
Name origin
Quilava is a combination of quill (a needle-like hair) and lava (extrusive molten rock).
Magmarashi is a combination of magma and ヤマアラシ (山荒) yama-arashi (porcupine).