Cyndaquil (Pokémon)

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Cyndaquil ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi #155
Art by Ken Sugimori from HG/SS
Type Fire ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fire Mouse Pokémon
Ability Blaze Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #004 Hoenn #310 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-019 Almia R— Oblivia R-157 N-077
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 17.4 lbs. Imperial 7.9 kg Metric 17.4 lbs./7.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Ground group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 65 Battle Exp.: 651*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

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

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

Biology

Physiology

Its fur is bluish on top of its body, but a milky color on the underside. Although called the Fire Mouse Pokémon, Cyndaquil seems to be a composite of features from the echidna, seen in the flames erupting from its back, and the shrew, the general shape of its body. Its eyes are often closed, as it is still young. It has four spots from which its flames erupt. It lacks claws on its forelimbs, but has a single claw on each hind foot.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself by using the fire on its back. The fire grows more powerful as the Cyndaquil becomes more angry or defensive. Cyndaquil is also able to expel obscuring smoke to lower the accuracy of its opponent.

Behavior

Cyndaquil are usually timid, but its actual behavior depends on its personality. It tends to hide in dangerous situations. Most Cyndaquil, like Ash's, are inexperienced at start and don't know their strengths and weaknesses.

Habitat

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Grassland Pokémon

Cyndaquil can adapt to many habitats, however, most are found in the care of Trainers, having been their starter Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Cyndaquil

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 Template:Type2 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 DP182. It evolved into Quilava after a battle with Team Rocket's mecha.

File:Dawn Cynda.png

Dawn's Cyndaquil

Dawn's Cyndaquil

In An Egg Scramble!, Dawn defeated Lyra in a battle, winning an egg. Shortly after, the egg hatched into a Cyndaquil.

Minor appearances

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

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

Lucy has a pet Cyndaquil.

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

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

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

In Pokémon Adventures, 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Cyndaquil (TCG)

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 I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} 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 {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Crystal One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald One Reward from Professor Birch for completing the Hoenn Pokédex FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver One Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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	Milonda Highway Flame Temple

In Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, Cyndaquil cannot evolve.

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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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TCG-only moves

• Rage

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   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Cyndaquil and its evolutions are the only Pokémon that were not introduced in Generation I that can legally have Submission. Despite this, it can only learn it by breeding in Generation II only, and even then only in Crystal.
• Cyndaquil is so far the only Fire-type starter Pokémon that is not primarily red or orange. This holds true for its evolutions, but not its shiny form.
• Cyndaquil is the only Fire-type starter that does not gain a secondary type during evolution all the way up to its final form.
  • Cyndaquil's line and the Magby line are the only Fire-type families with three stages that never gain a second type.
• Cyndaquil along with Chimchar, are the only two starter Pokémon that evolve at level 14, the lowest level starters evolve at. Coincidentally, both are the Fire-type choice in the regions introduced in an even-numbered generation, and both are the only mammal-inspired starter Pokémon in any generation save for Pikachu in the special Yellow version.
• Cyndaquil is the second starter Pokémon to be seen hatching from an egg in the anime, the first being Mudkip.
• Despite being able to learn Swift via level up, it can't learn it via MoveTutor.

Origin

Its appearance is based on the echidna.

Name origin

Cyndaquil's name is a combination of the words cinder, meaning ashes, and quill, referring to needle-like 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 Feuer (fire) and Igel (hedgehog).
• French: Hericendre - From hérisson (hedgehog) and cendre (ashes).
• Korean: 브케인 Bukein (Bucane)
• Chinese (Taiwan): 火球鼠 Huŏ Qiú Shŭ - Literally "Fireball rodent".

Related articles

• Ash's Cyndaquil
• Dawn's Cyndaquil
• Jimmy's Cyndaquil
• Explotaro

Notes

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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