Cyndaquil (Pokémon)

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Cyndaquil Fire Mouse Pokémon ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi #155 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 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Cyndaquil 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 17.4 lbs. 7.9 kg Cyndaquil 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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.

Contents

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

Cyndaquil in the anime

A Cyndaquil Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Cyndaquil

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

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

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 GOTCHA! music video

A Cyndaquil briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

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.

• Groundbreakers: Cyndaquil

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 Galar #— 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
Generation VII Rumble Rush Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal Masters EX Sync Pair Scout (Ethan's)
Generation VIII MD DX Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon

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
HP: 39		99 - 146	188 - 282
Attack: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Defense: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 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 VIII, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× None

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

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Cyndaquil's learnsets 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 ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 60
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 Stamina: 118 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 93 Egg Distance: N/A 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 불 bul and 허리케인 heorikaein Cantonese Chinese 火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú Literally "Fireball rodent" Mandarin Chinese 火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ Literally "Fireball rodent"

More languages Greek Σίντακιλ Síndakil From English name Hebrew סינדאקוויל Sindakwill Transcription of English name Hindi सिंडाकुईल Cyndaquil Transcription of English name Russian Синдаквил Sindakvil Transcription of English name Thai ฮิโนอาราชิ Hinoarachi Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Cyndaquil
• Jimmy's Cyndaquil
• Dawn's Cyndaquil
• Exbo
• Starter Pokémon
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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