Quilava is the evolution of Cyndaquil. It's fur is non-flammable, so it can withstand flame attacks. The fires coming from its head and rear are stronger than Cyndaquil's, and can be launched as a flame attack.
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.
In the manga
Gold's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava during a training session at the Day Care center outside of Goldenrod City.
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.
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.
Just like Cyndiquil and Typhlosion, Quilava's shiny sprite (in Gold, Silver and Crystal) had a purple flame, this was changed to orange during Generation III.
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. Its German name, Igelavar, comes from Igel and Lava. Its French name, Feurisson, comes from feu and hérisson.