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Quilava.

national dex #156 · gen II
BST 405 · fire
Quilava official artwork
fire
#156 · gen II
Profile
HP
58
ATK
64
DEF
58
SPA
80
SPD
65
SPE
80
BST 405 · best Sp. Atk 80 · worst HP 58 · meters scale to 200

Quilava is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesBlaze, Flash Fire
Height, weight0.9 m / 19.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsGround
Previous
#155cyndaquil
Dex position
#156 of 1025
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#157typhlosion

Quilava base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP58226320
Atk64119249
Def58108236
SpA80148284
SpD65121251
Spe80148284
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA, 1 Spe

Quilava weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Quilava abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
BlazeStrengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Flash FirehiddenProtects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Quilava evolution line

3 stages

Quilava evolves into Typhlosion: level it up to 36 or higher. How to evolve Quilava, every game

Best Quilava moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireEruptionSPEC150
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90
normalTake DownPHYS90
electricWild ChargePHYS90

Quilava moves

gen 9 · 66 moves · 16 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 2 egg · 11 tutor
46 moves · Quilava appears in 14 games
LeerL1TackleL1SmokescreenL6EmberL12Quick AttackL21Defense CurlL24Flame WheelL31Flame ChargeL35Lava PlumeL42SwiftL42InfernoL53FlamethrowerL54RolloutL57Double EdgeL64OverheatL68EruptionL75Aerial AceTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBurning JealousyTMCurseeggDigTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire FangTMFire PledgeTMFire SpinTMFlare BlitzTMHeat WaveTMIron HeadTMPlay RoughTMProtectTMRestTMReversaleggRoarTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTake DownTMTemper FlareTMTera BlastTMWild ChargeTMWill O WispTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 6
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 12
Quick AttacknormalPHYS40100%30Level 21
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Level 24
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 31
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20Level 35
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Level 42
Lava PlumeSTABfireSPEC80100%15Level 42
InfernoSTABfireSPEC10050%5Level 53
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 54
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Level 57
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 64
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5Level 68
EruptionSTABfireSPEC150100%5Level 75
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangSTABfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PledgeSTABfireSPEC80100%10Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
RolloutrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Quilava Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII1 entry
Legends: Arceus

This creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.

Generation VI3 entries
X

Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.

Y

Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Quilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.

HeartGold

Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.

SoulSilver

This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

QUILAVA keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This POKéMON applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.

Emerald

It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.

FireRed

This POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.

LeafGreen

Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.

Silver

This POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.

Crystal

Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.

Quilava species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorYellow
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatGrassland
Height0.9 m (2'11")
Weight19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience142
EV yield1 SpA, 1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#156
Johto#005
Johto (HGSS)#005
Hisui#005
Blueberry#177
Wild held items
Charcoal100%
100% in Colosseum
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread64 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 80good
Speed tier80 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Quilava

Quilava is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). This creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack. Quilava stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Quilava base stats

Quilava has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 80 (good), while its lowest is HP at 58 (below average). Quilava is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.

Quilava weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Quilava is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Quilava 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Quilava abilities

Quilava'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.

Quilava moves and learnset

Quilava can learn 66 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 11 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, Quilava can learn Double Edge (Normal), Play Rough (Fairy), Take Down (Normal).

Training Quilava

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Quilava can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Quilava yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Quilava belongs to the Ground egg group. Quilava is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion). Wild Quilava may be found holding Charcoal.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Quilava. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Quilava, or use the team builder to see how Quilava fits into your squad.

Tools for Quilava
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