Quilava Pokemon Guide

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Quilava Pokemon Guide

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

Normal Form

Quilava

Shiny Form

Shiny Quilava

Quilava Description

Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and the middle stage of the Johto Fire-type starter line. It is known for the flames on its head and back, which flare intensely when it prepares to battle or intimidate opponents.

Quilava Quick Facts

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

Name

Quilava

National Dex

#0156

Type

Fire

Species

Volcano Pokemon

Height

2’11” / 0.9 m

90 cm

Weight

41.9 lbs / 19.0 kg

19.0 kg

Abilities

Blaze, Flash Fire

Quilava Stats

Quilava has stronger Speed and Special Attack than Cyndaquil while still keeping the same Fire typing. It becomes much stronger after evolving into Typhlosion.

Quilava Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Quilava’s best moves usually focus on Fire-type damage, Speed pressure and simple coverage. These are some of Quilava’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 Quilava 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 Quilava gain momentum.

Lava Plume

A useful Fire-type attack in some games with a chance to burn targets.

Will-O-Wisp

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

Swift

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

Quick Attack

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

Quilava All Moves

Quilava can learn Fire, Normal and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Quilava’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	Smokescreen	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
10	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
13	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
20	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100
24	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	–	–
31	Swift	Normal	Special	60	–
35	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
42	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
46	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
53	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50
57	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
64	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
68	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
75	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	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	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	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	–	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

Quilava Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Quilava 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

Quilava Abilities

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

Quilava Evolution

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

Stage 1

Cyndaquil

Starting form

Stage 2

Quilava

Evolves from Cyndaquil at Level 14

Stage 3

Typhlosion

Evolves from Quilava at Level 36

Where to Find Quilava in Pokemon Games

Quilava’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Quilava is obtained by evolving Cyndaquil at Level 14, while some games include special encounters or transfer availability.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Quilava
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.

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

Game	Where to Find Quilava
Pokemon Ruby	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
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 Quilava
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	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.

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

Game	Where to Find Quilava
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 Quilava
Pokemon X	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y	Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.

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

Game	Where to Find Quilava
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.
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 Quilava
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14 after catching Cyndaquil in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14 after catching Cyndaquil in the Grand Underground.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Space-Time Distortions in Crimson Mirelands, or evolve Cyndaquil at Level 14.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Quilava
Pokemon Scarlet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet	Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Evolves from Quilava 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 Quilava
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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