Cyndaquil's name is a combination of the words ''cinder'', meaning ashes, and ''quill'', referring to needlelike hairs. ''Hinoarashi'' could be taken to mean 火の嵐, storm of fire, but it is likely to also be based on 山荒 ''yama-arashi'', porcupine.
Cyndaquil's name is a combination of the words ''cinder'', meaning ashes, and ''quill'', referring to needlelike hairs. ''Hinoarashi'' could be taken to mean 火の嵐, storm of fire, but it is likely to also be based on 山荒 ''yama-arashi'', porcupine.
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Feurigel
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Feurigel - from "Feur", ''fire'', and either "Igel", ''hedgehog'', or "Ameisenigel", ''echidna''.
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Hericendre
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Hericendre
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 브케인 ''Bukein''
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 브케인 ''Bukein''
Cyndaquil comes with the Ability Blaze, which increases the power of Fire-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava starting at Level 14, then into Typhlosion starting at Level 36.
Cyndaquil can adapt to many habitats, however, most are found in the care of Trainers, having been their starter Pokémon. Being a Template:Type2 Pokémon, they prefer hotter areas.
Ash Ketchum captured a Cyndaquil in Good 'Quil Hunting. During its early days on Ash's team, Cyndaquil was lazy and easily tired-out (e.g. waiting a while for the flames on its back to ignite so it could use Template:Type2 attacks). Eventually, Ash's Cyndaquil got over its shortcomings. Ash left his Cyndaquil, along with the rest of his Johtoteam, (save for Pikachu) at Professor Oak's lab when he set out for Hoenn.
In Pokémon Adventures (aka Pokémon Special) Gold took the Cyndaquil from Professor Elm's lab to try to catch the thief Silver. He named the Cyndaquil "Explotaro" for the explosive fire from its back.
When released from a Pokéball, Cyndaquil will aim a Flamethrower diagonally towards the ground in one direction. It is one of the easiest Pokémon to avoid, however. It can also be knocked off the screen.
Trophy information
Cyndaquil frighten easily, so they're often found curled up in balls. When threatened, they flare the flames on their backs to drive off enemies. Cyndaquil was one of the three Pokémon that trainers could choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. No one knows if their eyes are open.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting Cyndaquil will knock it back. After a few hits, Cyndaquil will knocked into the Egg stand and the flame on its back will start heating the egg. Hitting Cyndaquil one more time will cause the egg to hatch and the player will have a chance to catch the newly hatched Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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 sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
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 sputter 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.
Cyndaquil's name is a combination of the words cinder, meaning ashes, and quill, referring to needlelike hairs. Hinoarashi could be taken to mean 火の嵐, storm of fire, but it is likely to also be based on 山荒 yama-arashi, porcupine.
In other languages
German: Feurigel - from "Feur", fire, and either "Igel", hedgehog, or "Ameisenigel", echidna.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Cyndaquil images on Bulbagarden Archives.
