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Cyndaquil
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 62
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 7.9 kg (17.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Generation VI
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.
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.
Generation VIII
Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 6 | Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 12 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 19 | Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 22 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 27 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 28 | Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 36 | Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 37 | Lava PlumeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 46 | InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 49 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 55 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 58 | OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| 64 | EruptionSTAB | fir | S | 150 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM
35 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire FangSTAB | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | nor | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Kick | fig | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| Extrasensory | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Howl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Quick Attack | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Reversal | fig | P | — | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Covet | nor | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire PledgeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Cyndaquil
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Cyndaquil Base Stats
Cyndaquil has a base stat total of 309, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
