Cyndaquil Pokemon Guide

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Cyndaquil Pokemon Guide

Cyndaquil is a Fire-type starter Pokemon from the Johto region, known for the flames on its back, quick early-game offense and evolution into Quilava and Typhlosion. This guide covers Cyndaquil’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.

Normal Form

Cyndaquil

Shiny Form

Shiny Cyndaquil

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Cyndaquil guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Cyndaquil Guide Contents

Description	Quick Facts
Stats	Best Moves
All Moves	Weaknesses
Evolution	Locations
Abilities	FAQ

Cyndaquil Description

Cyndaquil is the first Pokemon in the Cyndaquil evolution line and one of the three Johto starter Pokemon. It is a Fire-type Pokemon with flames along its back that flare up when it is startled, angry or ready to battle.

Competitive Overview

Is Cyndaquil Good in Competitive?

Cyndaquil is usually more of an early-game or Little Cup style Pokemon than a major fully evolved competitive threat. Its best value comes from Fire-type offense, decent Speed for an unevolved starter and access to strong special attacks in games where those options are available.

Cyndaquil’s biggest strengths are moves such as Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Eruption, Fire Blast and Will-O-Wisp. Its biggest issues are low base stats before evolving and weaknesses to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.

Cyndaquil Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Cyndaquil, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Cyndaquil

National Dex

#0155

Type

Fire

Species

Fire Mouse Pokemon

Height

1’08” / 0.5 m

50 cm

Weight

17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg

7.9 kg

Abilities

Blaze, Flash Fire

Cyndaquil Stats

Cyndaquil has early-stage starter stats with better Speed and Special Attack than its defensive stats. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Quilava and Typhlosion.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Cyndaquil Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Cyndaquil’s best moves usually focus on Fire-type damage, Speed pressure and simple coverage. These are some of Cyndaquil’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Flamethrower

A reliable Fire-type attack with strong accuracy and consistent damage.

Eruption

A powerful Fire-type attack that is strongest when Cyndaquil has high HP.

Fire Blast

A high-power Fire-type option for dealing major damage when accuracy risk is acceptable.

Flame Charge

A Fire-type attack that can boost Speed and help Cyndaquil gain momentum.

Lava Plume

A spread-style Fire-type option in some games with a chance to burn targets.

Will-O-Wisp

A useful status move that burns the target and lowers physical damage pressure.

Swift

A reliable Normal-type attack that gives Cyndaquil simple neutral coverage.

Quick Attack

A priority move that helps Cyndaquil finish weakened opponents before they can move.

Cyndaquil All Moves

Cyndaquil can learn Fire, Normal and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Cyndaquil’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
6	Smokescreen	Normal	Status	–	100
10	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
19	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100
22	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	–	–
28	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
31	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
37	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
40	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
46	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50
49	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
55	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
58	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
64	Eruption	Fire	Special	150	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	–
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Burning Jealousy	Fire	Special	70	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
TM	Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	80	100
TM	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
TM	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
TM	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
TM	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	90
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Temper Flare	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
TM	Will O Wisp	Fire	Status	–	85
TM	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Howl	Normal	Status	–	–
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	–	100

Cyndaquil Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy-type moves, but leaves it weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.

Type

Fire

Weaknesses

Water, Ground and Rock

Resistances

Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy

Immunity

None

Cyndaquil Abilities

Cyndaquil’s abilities help its Fire-type offense or give it a useful immunity to Fire-type attacks when its hidden ability is available.

Blaze

Powers up Fire-type moves when Cyndaquil is low on HP.

Flash Fire

Makes Cyndaquil immune to Fire-type attacks and powers up its own Fire-type moves after being hit by one.

Cyndaquil Evolution

Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava, which evolves into Typhlosion. The full Cyndaquil evolution line is Cyndaquil, Quilava and Typhlosion.

Stage 1

Cyndaquil

Fire type Pokemon icon

Starting form

Stage 2

Quilava

Fire type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Cyndaquil at Level 14

Stage 3

Typhlosion

Fire type Pokemon icon

Evolves from Quilava at Level 36

Where to Find Cyndaquil in Pokemon Games

Cyndaquil’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Cyndaquil is obtained as a starter Pokemon, through trade, transfer, special encounters or later-game availability.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Gold	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon Silver	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon Crystal	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Diamond	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Black	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade or transfer from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Sun	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon Moon	Starter Pokemon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave and Typhlo Cavern in the Grand Underground after unlocking the National Pokedex.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave and Typhlo Cavern in the Grand Underground after unlocking the National Pokedex.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Starter Pokemon from Professor Laventon, later available in Space-Time Distortions in Crimson Mirelands.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Cyndaquil at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Cyndaquil
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Cyndaquil FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Cyndaquil. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Cyndaquil?

Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokemon.

What is Cyndaquil weak against?

Cyndaquil is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.

What does Cyndaquil evolve into?

Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at Level 14. Quilava evolves into Typhlosion at Level 36.

What are Cyndaquil’s abilities?

Cyndaquil’s abilities are Blaze and Flash Fire.

What are Cyndaquil’s best moves?

Cyndaquil’s best moves often include Flamethrower, Eruption, Fire Blast, Flame Charge, Lava Plume, Will-O-Wisp, Swift and Quick Attack.

Is Cyndaquil good in Pokemon?

Cyndaquil is useful during early-game play and becomes much stronger after evolving into Quilava and Typhlosion.

How do you get Cyndaquil?

The most common way to get Cyndaquil is to choose it as a starter Pokemon in Johto games or obtain it through trade, transfer or later-game encounters in supported titles.

Is Cyndaquil in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Yes. Cyndaquil is listed as a starter choice in Pokemon Legends Z-A.

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