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 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.
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP141
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Cyndaquil
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Ash's Pokédex
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Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset.
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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.
Other appearances
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.
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.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Silver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Crystal
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The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes.
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Stadium 2
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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LeafGreen
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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SoulSilver
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It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
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Generation V
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Black
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White
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Black 2
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
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Y
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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39
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99 - 146
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188 - 282
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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Total: 309
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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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
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi
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Means 火の嵐 hi no arashi; also a pun on 山荒 yama-arashi
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French
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Héricendre
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From hérisson and cendre
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Spanish
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Cyndaquil
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Same as English name
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German
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Feurigel
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From Feuer and Igel
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Italian
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Cyndaquil
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Same as English name
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Korean
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브케인 Bukaein
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From 불 bul and 허리케인 heorikaein
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Mandarin Chinese
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火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ
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Literally "Fireball rodent"
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Cantonese Chinese
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火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú
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Literally "Fireball rodent"
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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