Cyndaquil.
BST 309 · fire
Cyndaquil is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
Cyndaquil base stats
BST 309 · ranges at level 100Cyndaquil weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeCyndaquil abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenCyndaquil evolution line
3 stagesCyndaquil evolves into Quilava: level it up to 14 or higher. How to evolve Cyndaquil, every game
Best Cyndaquil moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerCyndaquil moves
gen 9 · 72 moves · 16 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 9 egg · 12 tutorCyndaquil Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstHails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.
It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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 splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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 splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
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.
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
It is timid, and always curls it self up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
Cyndaquil species data
gen II species · breeding and trainingAbout Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower. Cyndaquil stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 7.9 kg (17.4 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Cyndaquil base stats
Cyndaquil has a base stat total of 309, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 65 (average), while its lowest is HP at 39 (poor). Cyndaquil is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Cyndaquil weaknesses and resistances
As a Fire-type, Cyndaquil is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Cyndaquil 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Cyndaquil abilities
Cyndaquil's abilities include Blaze, Flash Fire. Blaze strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Flash Fire, which protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Cyndaquil moves and learnset
Cyndaquil can learn 72 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Eruption (Fire, 150 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power). For coverage, Cyndaquil can learn Double Edge (Normal), Play Rough (Fairy), Take Down (Normal).
Training Cyndaquil
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Cyndaquil can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Cyndaquil yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cyndaquil belongs to the Ground egg group. Cyndaquil is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cyndaquil. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cyndaquil, or use the team builder to see how Cyndaquil fits into your squad.
