Name origin

cinder
ashes
quill
sharp feather/needle


Cyndaquil artwork by Ken Sugimori

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 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
004 (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

Type defenses

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, 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
Black 2
White 2
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Cyndaquil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
6 SmokeScreenNormalStatus-100
10 EmberFireSpecial40100
13 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
19 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
22 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
28 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
31 SwiftNormalSpecial60
37 Lava PlumeFireSpecial80100
40 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
46 InfernoFireSpecial10050
49 RolloutRockPhysical3090
55 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
58 EruptionFireSpecial150100

Cyndaquil learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
6 SmokeScreenNormalStatus-100
10 EmberFireSpecial40100
13 Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
19 Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
22 Defense CurlNormalStatus--
28 SwiftNormalSpecial60
31 Lava PlumeFireSpecial80100
37 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
40 RolloutRockPhysical3090
46 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
49 EruptionFireSpecial150100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
ForesightNormalStatus--
Nature PowerNormalStatus--
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
HowlNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
Flame BurstFireSpecial70100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double KickFightingPhysical30100
ThrashNormalPhysical120100
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical1880
ReversalFightingPhysical-100
ForesightNormalStatus--
Crush ClawNormalPhysical7595
ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial80100
HowlNormalStatus--
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
CovetNormalPhysical60100
Fire PledgeFireSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PledgeFireSpecial50100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
RolloutRockPhysical3090
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090

Moves learnt by HM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095

Moves learnt by TM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
93 Wild ChargeElectricPhysical90100

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
58 EndureNormalStatus--
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Cyndaquil sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Cyndaquil normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Cyndaquil shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Cyndaquil normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Cyndaquil shiny sprite

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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 ★ ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Cyndaquil questions