Cyndaquil (ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#155
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Quilava
		Generation:	Generation II
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	39	Species:	Fire Mouse Pokémon
Attack:	52	Type(s):	Fire
Defense:	43	Height:	1'08"
Special Atk:	60	Weight:	17.4 lbs.
Special Def:	50	Abilities:	Blaze Flash Fire (Dream World)
Speed:	65	Pokédex Color:	Red
Stat Total:	309	Gender:	12.5% ♀/ 87.5% ♂
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Cyndaquil (Japanese: ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi) is the Fire-type Starter Pokémon of the Johto region.

Contents 1 Appearance 2 Special abilities 3 Evolution 4 In the anime 4.1 Ash's Cyndaquil 4.2 Dawn's Cyndaquil 5 Game info 5.1 Game locations 5.2 Pokédex entries 5.3 Learnset 5.3.1 Generation II 5.3.2 Generation III 5.3.3 Generation IV 5.3.4 Generation V 6 Trivia 7 Origins 8 References

Appearance

Cyndaquil is a small quadrupedal Pokémon that hold a resemblance to an echidna. They are covered with a flame-resistant fur that is dark blue in color on its back to its head and light yellow on its underside. There are also four red spots of fur on the back that flames can be projected from. A shiny Cyndaquil has yellow fur on its back instead of dark blue.

Special abilities

All Cyndaquil have the ability Blaze which will cause its Fire-type attacks to do 150% damage when its health is below 1/3 its max HP.

Additionally, when a Cyndaquil is frightened or angry, it can focus its internal energy to produce blazing "spines" of flame from the spots on its back. While it is a quadruped, Cyndaquil is more than capable of maneuvering on two legs.

Cyndaquil are generally timid and not naturally aggressive, and are often seen curled up into a ball for protection. This action leaves its back and special flame-emitting vent fur exposed. When predators and enemies stalk too close, Cyndaquil unleashes a flame from the vents as a deterrent. If provoked further, Cyndaquil will intensify its flames, creating a smokescreen that it uses to confuse its foe, making time to escape.

Evolution

Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at level 14 and then into Typhlosion at level 36.

In the anime

Ash's Cyndaquil

Main article: Ash's Quilava

Cyndaquil has made numerous appearances in the Pokémon anime, mostly as one of Ash's Pokémon during his journey in Johto. His Cyndaquil often shown as very shy and relaxed, sometimes sleeping. When Ash first caught it, it needed time to warm up and use Flamethrower, but with some training it became capable of using its Flamethrower whenever it wanted. It also possessed incredible dodging capabilities, able to wear opponents down by simply evading long series of attacks over an extended period of time. Cyndaquil is currently at Professor Oak's lab since Ash decided to make a fresh start when going to Hoenn, leaving all of his Pokémon, except Pikachu, with Professor Oak. In Pokémon episode 650, Ash called Prof. Oak for all his Pokémon from Oak's Lab (leaving behind only Tauros, Sceptile, and Swellow). When he found all his Pokémon (this due to an earlier attempt of Team Rocket trying to steal all of Ash's Pokémon causing an explosion too scatter them around the League Dome) Team Rocket tried stealing his Pokémon again. Ash's Cyndaquil was nearly caught by them, then evolved into a Quilava and thus saving all the Pokémon.

Dawn's Cyndaquil

Main article: Dawn's Quilava

Dawn received her Cyndaquil as an egg after she defeated Lyra's Chikorita with her Piplup. In a special focusing around Dawn, it evolved into Quilava while battling a bunch of Ariados, including their shiny leader.

Game info

Cyndaquil is one of the three starter Pokémon given out to new trainers by Professor Elm in Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold and SoulSilver. Cyndaquil is the Fire-type in the tradition of the Grass, Water, and Fire-type starters. In Pokémon Emerald, a Cyndaquil can be received after completing the Hoenn Dex.

Game locations

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Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Cyndaquil did not appear during the Generation I games.
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.
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
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.
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.
Diamond
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Pearl
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Platinum
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
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.
Black
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
White
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Black 2
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
White 2
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.

Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Cyndaquil/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Cyndaquil/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Cyndaquil/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
6	Smokescreen	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
10	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
13	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
19	Flame Wheel	60	100%	25	Fire	Physical
22	Defense Curl	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
28	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
31	Swift	60	—%	20	Normal	Special
37	Lava Plume	80	100%	15	Fire	Special
40	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
46	Inferno	100	50%	5	Fire	Special
49	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical
55	Double-Edge	120	100%	15	Normal	Physical
58	Eruption	150	100%	5	Fire	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Trivia

Cyndaquil is the only Fire-type Starter Pokémon to be pure fire throughout all evolution.

Origins

Cyndaquil is modeled after a porcupine. It also shows inspiration of a mouse.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

Starter Pokémon
Kanto Johto Bulbasaur Charmander Squirtle Chikorita Cyndaquil Totodile Hoenn Sinnoh Treecko Torchic Mudkip Turtwig Chimchar Piplup Unova Kalos Snivy Tepig Oshawott Chespin Fennekin Froakie
Other Starter Pokémons
Yellow Pikachu Eevee