Cyndaquil

#155 in the Platinum Pokédex • Fire Mouse Pokémon

Cyndaquil

#155 in the Platinum Pokédex • Fire Mouse Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

188

282

Attack

223

Defense

203

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

218

Speed

121

251

Total

309

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Meganium

Quilava

Normal

Shiny

Cyndaquil

Fire Mouse Pokémon

#155

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

7.9 kg (17.4 lbs)

Abilities

Blaze

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Cyndaquil takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	62

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Platinum

It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Cyndaquil #155	Level 14	Quilava #156
Quilava #156	Level 36	Typhlosion #157

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
4	Smokescreen	Status	-	100	20	The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe’s accuracy.
10	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
13	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
19	Flame Wheel	Physical	60	100	25	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. It may also leave the target with a burn.
22	Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
28	Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
31	Lava Plume	Special	80	100	15	An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
37	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
40	Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
46	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
49	Eruption	Special	150	100	5	The user attacks in an explosive fury. The lower the user’s HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Special	140	90	5	The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Covet	Physical	40	100	25	The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
Crush Claw	Physical	75	95	10	The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
Double Kick	Physical	30	100	30	The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Flare Blitz	Physical	120	100	15	The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Howl	Status	-	-	40	The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Thrash	Physical	90	100	20	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Blaze

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Fire-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

#154

Meganium

#156

Quilava

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