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Cyndaquil

Fire Mouse Pokémon

Cyndaquil official artwork
Official art

Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 309. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
7.9 kg 17.4 lbs
Base stat total
309 Higher than 20% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.
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Base stats

HP39114–146188–282
Atk5264–11498–223
Def4356–10481–203
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe6576–128121–251
Total309Higher than 20% of Pokémon
HP39Atk52Def43Spe65SpD50SpA60

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With : Fire becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 65); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Cyndaquil outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Cyndaquil against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128Cyndaquil · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117Cyndaquil · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85Cyndaquil · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

0.1% of teams · rank #118 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
44 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Eruption
  2. Extrasensory
  3. Flamethrower
  4. Will-O-Wisp

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.7%
  • 1500 weighting0.4%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 59.4%
  • 40.6%

EV spreads

  • Modest 44 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe84.2%
  • Timid 124 HP / 196 SpA / 156 Spe8.7%
  • Hasty 20 Atk / 196 SpA / 236 Spe6.8%
  • Timid 44 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe0.3%
  • Timid 76 HP / 196 SpA / 236 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Fire91.3%
  • Ice8.5%
  • Fairy0.2%
  • Water0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0155CyndaquilFire
    1. Level 14
      #0156QuilavaFire
      1. Level 36
        #0157TyphlosionFire
      2. Level 36
        #0157Hisuian TyphlosionFireGhost

Moves

Level up 16

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
10Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
13Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
19Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
22Defense CurlRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——40
28Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
31SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
37Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
40Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
46Inferno100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5
49RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20
55Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
58OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
64EruptionLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM144Fire PledgeUse with Grass or Water Pledge for added effect.FireSpec80100%10
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCovetIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.NormalPhys60100%25
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDouble KickHits 2 times in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30
EggExtrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
EggHowlRaises the user's and ally's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——40
EggReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

Biology

Cyndaquil is a shrew-like Pokémon. It does not always have flames spouting from its rear end, and only unleashes them when it believes itself to be in danger; it is an otherwise timid Pokémon. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava.

Design & origin

Though shrew-like, Cyndaquil has also been considered similar to the anteater, porcupine, and echidna. Cyndaquil's name comes from the words "cinder" and "quill".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Fire Mouse Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Yellow
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#004Updated Johto#004Hisui#004Blueberry#176

  1. Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.

    Legends: Arceus

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  3. 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.

    Emerald

  4. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  5. The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.

    Crystal

  6. It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  7. It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X

Names around the world

English
Cyndaquil
Japanese
ヒノアラシ
Japanese (romaji)
Hinoarashi
Korean
브케인
Chinese (Traditional)
火球鼠
Chinese (Simplified)
火球鼠
French
Héricendre
German
Feurigel
Spanish
Cyndaquil
Italian
Cyndaquil

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

1 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
62
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Moon 1 area
  • Route 3Island Scan · Lv 12
Sun 1 area
  • Route 3Island Scan · Lv 12
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Road 101Receive as a gift · Lv 5
XD 1 area
  • Mt. Battle LobbyReceive as a gift · Lv 5
SoulSilver 1 area
  • New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
HeartGold 1 area
  • New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Emerald 1 area
  • Littleroot TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Crystal 1 area
  • New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Silver 1 area
  • New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5
Gold 1 area
  • New Bark TownReceive as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.