Cyndaquil (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 Cyndaquil (disambiguation).
Cyndaquil
Fire Mouse Pokémon
ヒノアラシ
Hinoarashi
#155
Cyndaquil



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
1'08" 0.5 m
Cyndaquil
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Weight
17.4 lbs. 7.9 kg
Cyndaquil
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
65
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
62
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Cyndaquil
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
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
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
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Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

Cyndaquil (Japanese: ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Quilava starting at level 14, which evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.

Along with Chikorita and Totodile, Cyndaquil is one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Biology

Cyndaquil is a small, bipedal Pokémon with bluish fur on top of its body and cream-colored fur on its underside. Its eyes are usually seen closed, and it has a long, thin snout. Its arms are short, but its legs are slightly more developed and have a single nail on each foot. On its back are four red circles that can erupt into flames. When the flames are burning, its back seems to be covered in spines. Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself using these flames, and the fire grows more powerful as it becomes angry or defensive. However, if it is tired, the flames are not able to burn properly. It is usually timid by nature and often curls into a ball when intimidated. Though rare in the wild, it can be found living on grasslands.

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Cyndaquil

 
Cyndaquil in the anime

Ash caught a Cyndaquil in Good 'Quil Hunting. During its early days on Ash's team, Cyndaquil would easily become tired out (e.g. waiting a while for the flames on its back to ignite so it could use Fire-type attacks). Eventually, Cyndaquil overcame its shortcomings. Following the end of his journey in Johto, Ash left Cyndaquil, along with the rest of his Johto team (save for Pikachu), at Professor Oak's lab when he set out for Hoenn. Later, Ash called Cyndaquil back into his party for the Sinnoh League in An Old Family Blend!. It evolved into Quilava after a battle with Team Rocket's mecha.

Jimmy's Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil is Jimmy's starter Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm. It evolved all the way to Typhlosion prior to The Legend of Thunder!.

Dawn's Cyndaquil

 
A Cyndaquil Egg in the anime

In An Egg Scramble!, Dawn defeated Lyra in a battle, winning an Egg. Shortly after, the Egg hatched into a Cyndaquil. It later evolved into a Quilava in DPS01.

Other

Cyndaquil debuted in Don't Touch That 'dile as one of the three starter Pokémon Professor Elm had to give out at his lab.

A Cyndaquil appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where it assisted Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu during the past.

Minor appearances

A Cyndaquil appeared in Queen of the Serpentine! as one of Lucy's pets.

A Cyndaquil appeared in Classroom Training!, under the ownership of the Snowpoint Trainers' School.

A Trainer's Cyndaquil briefly appeared in An Old Family Blend!, where it was seen during the Lily of the Valley Conference.

A Cyndaquil appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.

Four Trainers' Cyndaquil appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!, where they were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival‎.

Two Cyndaquil appeared in The Power of Us. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while Callahan caught the other as part of the Pokémon Catch Race.

A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in Battling on the Wing!, where it was watching the battles during the Manalo Conference.

A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in Fiery Surprises! and From Z to Shining Z!.

A Cyndaquil will appear in SS009.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP141 Cyndaquil Ash's Pokédex Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even-tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset.
Episode Subject Source Entry
DP144 Cyndaquil's attacks Dawn's Pokédex Cyndaquil is able to use the following moves: Flame Wheel, Swift, and Smokescreen.

In the manga

 
Cyndaquil in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Cyndaquil

Ash's Cyndaquil appeared in The Murkrows' Plot.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, owns a male Cyndaquil. He is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Vulpix in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Cyndaquil was seen as one of the Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away in JBA1.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Exbo

Professor Elm owned a Cyndaquil that was kept in his lab and first appeared in Murkrow Row. He joined Gold's team to rescue the Totodile stolen by the thief Silver and was nicknamed Exbo for the explosive flames on his back. He later evolved into a Quilava and then a Typhlosion.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship, where it was one of the starter Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away.

A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!, under the ownership of Firebreather Takeo.

Cyndaquil is Chris's starter Pokémon in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys. It first appeared in Escape From The Mystery Forest!.

In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga

A Cyndaquil appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic, under the ownership of Soul.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Cyndaquil appeared in Welcome Back, Clefairy!! as one of Professor Elm's starter Pokémon. Prior to Red's arrival in New Bark Town, Cyndaquil was given to Gold.

In the TCG

Main article: Cyndaquil (TCG)

In the TFG

One Cyndaquil figure has been released.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Cyndaquil will aim a Flamethrower diagonally towards the ground in one direction. It is one of the easiest Pokémon to avoid, however. It can also be knocked off the screen.

Trophy information

Cyndaquil frighten easily, so they're often found curled up in balls. When threatened, they flare the flames on their backs to drive off enemies. Cyndaquil was one of the three Pokémon that Trainers could choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. No one knows if their eyes are open.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Cyndaquil no longer come out of Poké Balls and instead return only as a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Fire Mouse Pokémon. It's a timid creature that often curls up into a ball. When threatened, it flares up the flames on its back to scare off enemies. When it's angry, it can produce powerful flames, but when it's tired, it has trouble producing fire and suffers from incomplete combustion. When it levels up, it evolves into Quilava. Its squinty eyes are adorable."

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting Cyndaquil will knock it back. After a few hits, Cyndaquil will be knocked into the Egg stand and the flame on its back will start heating the Egg. Hitting Cyndaquil one more time will cause the Egg to hatch and the player will have a chance to catch the newly hatched Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#004
Gold It is timid, and always curls itself 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.
Stadium 2 It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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 sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
Sapphire
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#004
Diamond It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
White
Black 2 It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Y It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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 sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Crystal
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade, Event
Emerald
Received from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town after completing the Hoenn Pokédex
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade, Event
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Pal Park
Field
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 3 (Island Scan)Su
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Available at the start
Generation III
Channel
Bus Stop
Pinball: R&S
Randomly on the Ruby Field*
Trozei!
Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 34, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (13F-17F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F)
MD Blazing
Starter Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Flower Zone
Ranger: GS
Mitonga Road, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5
Shuffle
Blau Salon: Stage 426
Event: Cyndaquil Appears (Winking)
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas)
Super MD
Starter Pokémon
Picross
Area 15: Stage 05


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Double-Edge Cyndaquil English United States 5 December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Second Campaign Cyndaquil Japanese Japan 10 December 9, 2005 to January 10, 2006
XYORAS Pokémon Lab Cyndaquil Japanese region Online 5 December 23, 2015 to May 9, 2016
July 16 to October 31, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Gold Silver Berry (100%)
Crystal

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
39
99 - 146 188 - 282
52
51 - 114 98 - 223
43
43 - 104 81 - 203
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
309
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
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
1/3 ☆☆
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
13/18 ★★


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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
066 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1010 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
1919 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
2222 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
2828 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20
3131 Swift Normal Special 06060 —% 20
3737 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15
4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
4646 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
4949 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
5555 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
5858 Burn Up Fire Special 130130 100100% 5
6464 Eruption Fire Special 150150 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cyndaquil
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35  TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38  TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM40  TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43  TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM50  TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM61  TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93  TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM96  TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cyndaquil
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20
Flame Burst Fire Special 70 100% 15
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15
Howl Normal Status —% 40
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cyndaquil in Generation VII
  • 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 Cyndaquil in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cyndaquil
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25
S M US UM Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cyndaquil can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cyndaquil cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cyndaquil
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Island ScanSM Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30
  • A superscript level indicates that Cyndaquil can learn this move normally in Generation VII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cyndaquil
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move Type Episode
Agility  Psychic  Hot Matches!

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Pound Cyndaquil (McDonald Pack 6)
Rage Cyndaquil (EX Hidden Legends 59)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 11.2%
Friend Area: Scorched Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP Make me angry and I'll burn you!
26%-50% HP My health is down to half...
1%-25% HP It's no good... Even the fire on my back is weakened...
Level up Yippee! There's my level! Awesome!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP I'm going for it, <name>!
26%-50% HP This is getting tougher...
1%-25% HP The fire on my back is almost out... <name>, help me...
Level up That's it! I leveled!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:  
(Burn ×1)
Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 22 Max. exp.: 36
Browser entry R-019
Cyndaquil can make the flames on its back flare to burn Bundled Hay and so on.
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:  
(Burn ×1)
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry R-157
It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Cyndaquil lives in the Flower Zone. There's nothing he likes better than Rayquaza's Balloon Panic.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 50 - 120   15

#582
 

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#582
 

Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 78 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement:   25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Swift, Flamethrower

Evolution

 
Unevolved
Cyndaquil
 Fire 
 
Level 14
 
First evolution
Quilava
 Fire 
 
Level 36
 
Second evolution
Typhlosion
 Fire 


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


Trivia

Origin

Cyndaquil's appearance is based on the echidna, but it also has traits of shrews, anteaters, and tenrecs, such as its long snout, and having little to no tail. Its closed eyes may be a reference to baby honey badgers, as its final evolved form is based on one. When its fire is lit, the fire resembles the quills of the porcupine.

Name origin

Cyndaquil is a combination of cinder (ashes) and quill (referring to needle-like hairs).

Hinoarashi may be a combination of 火 hi (fire) and ヤマアラシ (山荒) yama-arashi (porcupine). It can be taken to mean 火の嵐 hi no arashi (storm of fire).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi Means 火の嵐 hi no arashi; also a pun on 山荒 yama-arashi
  French Héricendre From hérisson and cendre
  Spanish Cyndaquil Same as English name
  German Feurigel From Feuer and Igel
  Italian Cyndaquil Same as English name
  Korean 브케인 Beukein From bul and 허리케인 heorikaein
  Mandarin Chinese 火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ Literally "Fireball rodent"
  Cantonese Chinese 火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú Literally "Fireball rodent"


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MoltresMunchlaxOnixOshawottPalkiaPiplupPorygon2PyukumukuRaikouScizorSnivy
SnorlaxSolgaleoSpewpaStaryuStarmieSuicuneSwirlixTapu KokoTogedemaruTogepi
TorchicUnownVenusaurVictiniVulpixWeavileWeezingWobbuffetXerneasZapdosZoroark
Collectables: Trophies (MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
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