Where can I find Cyndaquil in Polished Crystal?

Cyndaquil cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Cyndaquil?

Cyndaquil is a fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Cyndaquil learn in Polished Crystal?

Cyndaquil can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Cyndaquilin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Fire Mouse Pokémon

The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes. Cyndaquil is a fire-type starter that evolves into Typhlosion. Out of the three starters, Cyndaquil I think is the most quickest to use. It's stats are solid to start but there isn't too much to say about it. Evolve it when you can and it will help carry you!

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#004 Johto Dex · #155 National

Abilities

Blaze(Primary)

Boosts Fire moves in a pinch.

Flame Body(Secondary)

Contact may burn the foe.

Flash Fire(Hidden)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Cyndaquil

Base form

→

Quilava

Level up Cyndaquil to Lv. 14

→

Typhlosion

Level up Quilava to Lv. 36

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How to Obtain

You can also receive one as a gift in Elms Lab at level five. It can also hatch from an egg.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Elms Lab	Lv. 5	gift	-	Oran Berry	-
Day Care	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-
Dragons Den B1F	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-
Day Care	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
6	SmokescreenLevel: 6Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
6	SmokescreenLevel: 6Smokescreen	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
10	EmberLevel: 10Ember	fire	40	100	25
10	EmberLevel: 10Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
13	Quick AttackLevel: 13Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
13	Quick AttackLevel: 13Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
19	Defense CurlLevel: 19Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
19	Defense CurlLevel: 19Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
22	Flame ChargeLevel: 22Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
22	Flame ChargeLevel: 22Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
28	DigLevel: 28Dig	ground	90	100	10
28	DigLevel: 28Dig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
31	SwiftLevel: 31Swift	normal	60	100	20
31	SwiftLevel: 31Swift	An attack that never misses.
37	ReversalLevel: 37Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
37	ReversalLevel: 37Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
46	Earth PowerLevel: 46Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
46	Earth PowerLevel: 46Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
49	RolloutLevel: 49Rollout	rock	30	90	20
49	RolloutLevel: 49Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
55	Double EdgeLevel: 55Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
55	Double EdgeLevel: 55Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
58	EarthquakeLevel: 58Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
58	EarthquakeLevel: 58Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
64	Flare BlitzLevel: 64Flare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
64	Flare BlitzLevel: 64Flare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Double KickDouble Kick	fighting	30	100	30
Double KickDouble Kick	A double kicking attack.
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
ExtrasensoryExtrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	100	40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
ThrashThrash	normal	120	100	10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Cyndaquil. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Cyndaquil resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Cyndaquil, either offensively or defensively.

Cyndaquilin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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