Cyndaquil

Species          Quote “Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.” — Cyndaquil's Pokédex entry[src]     C Cyndaquil   [Edit]   [Talk]

Cyndaquil <sup>(JPJapanese: ヒノアラシ

Romaji: Hinoarashi)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Quilava starting at level 16. It is one of the First partner Pokémon for the Johto region, as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Physiology and Behavior

Cyndaquil is a small, bipedal mammalian Pokémon with bluish fur on top of its body and cream-colored fur on its underside. Its eyes are usually seen closed, and it has a long, thin snout. Its arms are short, but its legs are slightly more developed and have a single nail on each foot. On its back are four red circles that can erupt into flames. When the flames are burning, its back has the appearance of being covered in spines.

Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself using these flames, and the fire grows more powerful as it becomes angry or defensive. Cyndaquil's firepower is described as being tremendously powerful. However, if it is tired, the flames are not able to burn properly. It is usually timid by nature and often curls into a ball when intimidated. Due to this, Cyndaquil prefers staying hunched over. Though rare in the wild, it can be found living on grasslands.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

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.

Super Smash Bros. series

Cyndaquil appeared as a Poké Ball Pokémon in the 2001 Nintendo GameCube game, Super Smash Bros. Melee. When released from a Poké Ball, Cyndaquil will aim a Flamethrower diagonally towards the ground from its back in one direction. It is one of the easiest Pokémon to avoid, however. It can also be knocked off the screen.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Cyndaquil is no longer come out of Poké Balls and instead return only as a Trophy.

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Origin and inspiration

Cyndaquil appears to be based on an echidna with traits of shrews, anteaters, and tenrecs, such as its long snout and having little to no tail. The shape of its closed eyes resemble those of baby honey badgers. When its fire is lit, the fire resembles the quills of a porcupine. Cyndaquil could also be based on the Chinese mythological creature Hinezumi, a fire mouse that lives in volcanoes.

Cyndaquil may be a combination of cinder (ashes) and quill (referring to needle-like hairs).

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Game locations

Evolution

Cyndaquil	Reach level 14.	Quilava	Reach level 36.	Typhlosion

Hisuian

Cyndaquil	Reach level 17.	Quilava	Reach level 36.	Typhlosion

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	39
Attack	52
Defense	43
Sp. Attack	60
Sp. Defense	50
Speed	65
Total	309

Moveset

Main article: Cyndaquil/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Gold Silver Crystal File:PKMNC155.gif File:PKMNC155-S.gif
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Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP155-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP155.png File:PKMNP155-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS155-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW155-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2155.png File:PKMNBW2155-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY155-S.png
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP155-S.png Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA155-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV155-S.png