Cyndaquil
#155 in the National Pokédex • Fire Mouse Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Pokédex entries
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 splutter 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 splutter fitfully with incomplete combustion.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
39
188
282
Attack
52
98
223
Defense
43
81
203
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
50
94
218
Speed
65
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 65 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Cyndaquil #155 | Level 14 |  Quilava #156 |
Quilava #156 | Level 36 |  Typhlosion #157 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | Charges the foe with a full-body tackle. |
| Start | Leer | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| 6 | Smokescreen | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. |
| 12 | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 19 | Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| 27 | Flame Wheel | | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 36 | Swift | | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss. |
| 46 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covet | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. |
| Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE. |
| Foresight | | Status | - | 100 | 40 | Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. |
| Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. |
| Howl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK. |
| Quick Attack | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | An extremely fast attack that always strikes first. |
| Reversal |  | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down. |
| Thrash | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. |
Traits
Blaze
Ups FIRE moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
