Cyndaquil pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

cinder: ashes
quill: sharp needles of a porcupine

Pokedex data

National №	155
Type	Fire
Species	Fire Mouse Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	17.4 lbs (7.9 kg)
Abilities	Blaze Flash Fire (Dream World)
Local №	004 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Hinoarashi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	65
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	0	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

Cyndaquil stats

The base stats for Cyndaquil are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	39	188 - 282
Attack	52	98 - 223
Defense	43	81 - 203
Sp. Atk	60	112 - 240
Sp. Def	50	94 - 218
Speed	65	121 - 251
Total	309

Pokedex descriptions

Gold HeartGold	It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
Crystal	The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
Emerald	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.
LeafGreen	It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.

Evolution chart

#155
Cyndaquil
Fire →
(Level 14)

#156
Quilava
Fire →
(Level 36)

#157
Typhlosion
Fire

Moves learnt by level up

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Cyndaquil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	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	95	100
46	Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50
49	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
55	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
58	Eruption	Fire	Special	150	100

Cyndaquil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	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	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
31	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
40	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
46	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
49	Eruption	Fire	Special	150	100

Cyndaquil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
4	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	Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
31	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
40	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
46	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
49	Eruption	Fire	Special	150	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Cyndaquil learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cyndaquil egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Nature Power	Normal	Status	-	-
Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100

Cyndaquil learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cyndaquil egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Extrasensory	Psychic	Special	80	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100

Cyndaquil learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Cyndaquil egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95
Double Kick	Fighting	Physical	30	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-
Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Cyndaquil can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Pledge	Fire	Special	50	100

Cyndaquil can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Cyndaquil can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Cyndaquil sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Cyndaquil

Gold Silver	New Bark Town
Crystal	New Bark Town
HeartGold SoulSilver	New Bark Town

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★★★	5
Power	★★★★	4
Skill	★★★	3
Stamina	★★★	3
Jump	★★★	3
Total		18

Cyndaquil

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Cyndaquil stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Cyndaquil sprites

Where to find Cyndaquil

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Cyndaquil questions

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