Biology
Cyndaquil without its flames lit
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
In the main series
A Cyndaquil
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
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.
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!.
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
In Don't Touch That 'dile, a Cyndaquil was one of the three starter Pokémon Professor Elm had to give out at his lab.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Cyndaquil assisted Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu in the distant past.
In Finding a Legend!, Chad used a Cyndaquil and Fearow to create a fake Ho-Oh for his grandfather Jaye. However, their ruse was exposed when Pikachu attacked it with Thunderbolt. Cyndaquil later accompanied its Trainer to the top of the Bell Tower.
Minor appearances
In Queen of the Serpentine!, a Cyndaquil was one of Lucy's pets.
A Cyndaquil appeared in Classroom Training!, under the ownership of the Snowpoint Trainers' School.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was seen during the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Cyndaquil watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, four Trainers' Cyndaquil attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in The Power of Us. Callahan also caught one during the Pokémon Catch Race.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was a member of the Manalo Conference audience.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in Fiery Surprises! and From Z to Shining Z!.
A Cyndaquil appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in JN046.
Pokédex entries
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EP141
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Cyndaquil
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even-tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset.
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In the GOTCHA! music video
A Cyndaquil briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the mangaIn the TCGIn the TFG
One Cyndaquil figure has been released.
Other appearances
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.
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.
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Generation II
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Johto #004
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Gold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Silver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Crystal
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The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
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Stadium 2
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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LeafGreen
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #004
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Diamond
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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SoulSilver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White
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Black 2
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Y
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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39
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99 - 146
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188 - 282
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 309
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Cyndaquil's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Body size: 1
| Recruit rate: 11.2%
| Friend Area: Scorched Plains
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Make me angry and I'll burn you!
| 26%-50% HP
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My health is down to half...
| 1%-25% HP
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It's no good... Even the fire on my back is weakened...
| Level up
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Yippee! There's my level! Awesome!
| Partner phrases
| 51%-100% HP
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I'm going for it, <name>!
| 26%-50% HP
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This is getting tougher...
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The fire on my back is almost out... <name>, help me...
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That's it! I leveled!
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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 (Burn ×1)
| Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 22
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Max. exp.: 36
| Browser entry R-019
| Cyndaquil can make the flames on its back flare to burn Bundled Hay and so on.
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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 (Burn ×1)
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
| Browser entry R-157
| It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 45
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| Base Attack: 69
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Base Defense: 47
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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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).
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