Cyndaquil (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cyndaquil (disambiguation).

Cyndaquil ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi #155 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Flash Fire Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Cyndaquil 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 17.4 lbs. 7.9 kg Cyndaquil 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 65 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 62 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Cyndaquil 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cyndaquil (Japanese: ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Quilava starting at level 14, which evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.

Along with Chikorita and Totodile, Cyndaquil is one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver.

Biology

Cyndaquil is a small, bipedal Pokémon with bluish fur on top of its body, and a milky color on the underside. Cyndaquil seems to be a composite of features from the echidna and the shrew. The echidna features are the flames from its back, while its general body shape is shrew-like. Its eyes are often closed and it has a long, thin snout. It lacks claws on its forelimbs, but has a single claw on each hind foot. Cyndaquil is usually timid by nature and often curls into a ball when intimidated. It has four red spots on its back from which its flames erupt. Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself using these flames. The fire grows more powerful as Cyndaquil becomes more angry or defensive. Though rare in the wild, few can be found living on grasslands.

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil in the anime

Ash Ketchum captured a Cyndaquil in Good 'Quil Hunting. During its early days on Ash's team, Cyndaquil was easily tired-out (e.g. waiting a while for the flames on its back to ignite so it could use Fire-type attacks). Eventually, Cyndaquil overcame its shortcomings. Ash left his Cyndaquil, along with the rest of his Johto team (save for Pikachu), at Professor Oak's lab when he set out for Hoenn. Later, Ash called Cyndaquil back into his party for the Sinnoh League in An Old Family Blend!. It evolved into Quilava after a battle with Team Rocket's mecha.

Dawn's Cyndaquil

A Cyndaquil Egg in the anime

In An Egg Scramble!, Dawn defeated Lyra in a battle, winning an Egg. Shortly after, the Egg hatched into a Cyndaquil. It later evolved into a Quilava in SS024.

Other

Cyndaquil first appeared in the anime in Don't Touch That 'dile as one of the three starter Pokémon Professor Elm had to give out at his lab.

Cyndaquil has a role in Arceus and the Jewel of Life alongside the other Johto starter Pokémon, Chikorita and Totodile.

Minor appearances

Jimmy chose Cyndaquil as his starter Pokémon. By The Legend of Thunder!, it had become a Typhlosion.

Lucy has a pet Cyndaquil which appeared in Queen of the Serpentine.

A Cyndaquil is owned by one of the students of Snowpoint Trainers' School in Classroom Training!.

A Cyndaquil made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP141 Cyndaquil Ash's Pokédex Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset.

In the manga

Cyndaquil in Magical Pokémon Journey

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, owns a male Cyndaquil. He is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Vulpix in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Exbo

Professor Elm owned a Cyndaquil that was kept in his lab. It joined Gold's team to rescue the Totodile stolen by the thief Silver and was named Exbo for the explosive flames on its back. It later evolved into a Quilava and a Typhlosion.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

During the first chapter of the series, Cyndaquil was shown as one of the Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away.

Cyndaquil is Chris's starter Pokémon in The Golden Boys manga.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS: Jou's Big Adventure manga

A Cyndaquil was seen as one of the Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away in the first chapter.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Prior to Red's arrival in New Bark Town, Gold was given a Cyndaquil while Silver chose Totodile.

In the TCG

Main article: Cyndaquil (TCG)

In the TFG

One Cyndaquil figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Cyndaquil

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, 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.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Cyndaquil is not a Poké Ball item anymore. It is only a trophy.

Trophy information

"A Fire Mouse Pokémon. It's a timid creature that often curls up into a ball. When threatened, it flares up the flames on its back to scare off enemies. When it's angry, it can produce powerful flames, but when it's tired, it has trouble producing fire and suffers from incomplete combustion. When it levels up, it evolves into Quilava. Its squinty eyes are adorable."

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting Cyndaquil will knock it back. After a few hits, Cyndaquil will be 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.
Generation II Gold It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. Silver 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. Stadium 2 It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. FireRed It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back. LeafGreen It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
Generation IV Diamond It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. SoulSilver It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
Generation V Black It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. White Black 2 It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. White 2
Generation VI X It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. Y It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Crystal Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Poké Transporter Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Reward from Professor Birch after entering the Hall of Fame

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Randomly on the Ruby Field*
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 34 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (13F-17F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Giant Volcano (1F-10F) Dark Crater (B1-B10)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mitonga Road Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Double-Edge Cyndaquil	English	United States	5	December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002; January 17 to 23, 2003
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Second Campaign Cyndaquil	Japanese	Japan	10	December 9, 2005 to January 10, 2006

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 39		99 - 146	188 - 282
Attack: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Defense: 43		43 - 104	81 - 203
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 309	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 1/3 ★☆☆
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 066 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ 1010 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   1313 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1919 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2222 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   2828 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   3131 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   3737 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ 4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   4646 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4949 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   5555 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   5858 Eruption Fire Special 150150 100100% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM96 TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Double Kick Fighting Physical 30 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Extrasensory Psychic Special 80 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Flame Burst Fire Special 70 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Fury Swipes Normal Physical 18 80% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 0   Howl Normal Status — —% 40 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   Nature Power Normal Status — —% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cyndaquil in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cyndaquil in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Fire Pledge Fire Special 80 100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cyndaquil can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cyndaquil cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cyndaquil Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cyndaquil Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Agility	Psychic	Hot Matches!

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Pound	Cyndaquil (McDonald Pack 6)
Rage	Cyndaquil (EX Hidden Legends 59)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 11.2% Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP Make me angry and I'll burn you! 26%-50% HP My health is down to half... 1%-25% HP It's no good... Even the fire on my back is weakened... Level up Yippee! There's my level! Awesome! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP I'm going for it, <name>! 26%-50% HP This is getting tougher... 1%-25% HP The fire on my back is almost out... <name>, help me... Level up That's it! I leveled!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×1) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 22 Max. exp.: 36 Browser entry   Cyndaquil can make the flames on its back flare to burn Bundled Hay and so on.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Cyndaquil lives in the Flower Zone. There's nothing he likes better than Rayquaza's Balloon Panic.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Cyndaquil  Fire

Level 14 →

First Evolution Quilava  Fire

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Typhlosion  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Cyndaquil images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Cyndaquil is the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that retains a pure Fire type throughout its entire evolutionary line.
• Cyndaquil is the first starter Pokémon based on a mammal.

Origin

Its appearance is based on the echidna, but it also has traits of shrews, such as its long snout, and its closed eyes may be a reference to baby honey badgers, as its fully evolved form is based on one. When its fire is lit, the fire resembles the quills of the porcupine.

Name origin

Cyndaquil is a combination of cinder (ashes) and quill (referring to needle-like hairs).

Hinoarashi may be a combination of 火 hi (fire) and 山荒 yama-arashi (porcupine). It can be taken to mean 火の嵐 hi no arashi (storm of fire).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi Means 火の嵐 hi no arashi; also a pun on 山荒 yama-arashi French Héricendre From hérisson and cendre Spanish Cyndaquil Same as English name German Feurigel From Feuer and Igel Italian Cyndaquil Same as English name Korean 브케인 Bukaein From 불 bul and 허리케인 heorikaein Mandarin Chinese 火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ Literally "Fireball rodent" Cantonese Chinese 火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú Literally "Fireball rodent"

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Cyndaquil
• Dawn's Cyndaquil
• Jimmy's Cyndaquil
• Exbo

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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