Complete moveset and learnset for Cyndaquil in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which moves Cyndaquil can learn by level up, TM/HM, egg moves, and move tutors.
Moves that Cyndaquil learns naturally as it levels up.
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1 | ||||||
| normal | 40 | 100 | 35 | |||
| A full-body charge attack. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 1 | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | |||
| A move that lowers the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| SmokescreenLevel: 6 | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |||
| A move that lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 10 | ||||||
| fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | |||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Quick AttackLevel: 13 | ||||||
| normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | |||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | ||||||
| Defense CurlLevel: 19 | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | |||
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeLevel: 22 | ||||||
| fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | |||
| An attack that may up user's Speed. | ||||||
| DigLevel: 28 | ||||||
| ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | |||
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| SwiftLevel: 31 | ||||||
| normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | |||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| ReversalLevel: 37 | ||||||
| fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | |||
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 40 | ||||||
| fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | |||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 46 | ||||||
| ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | |||
| An attack that may lower Sp.Def. | ||||||
| RolloutLevel: 49 | ||||||
| rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | |||
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 55 | ||||||
| normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | |||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| EarthquakeLevel: 58 | ||||||
| ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | |||
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| Flare BlitzLevel: 64 | ||||||
| fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | |||
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
Moves that Cyndaquil can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Kick | |||||
| fighting | 30 | 100 | 30 | ||
| A double kicking attack. | |||||
| Extrasensory | |||||
| psychic | 80 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||
| Flare Blitz | |||||
| fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A charge that also hurts the user. | |||||
| Foresight | |||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Negates foe's evasion and immunity. | |||||
| Fury Strikes | |||||
| normal | 20 | 85 | 15 | ||
| Scratches or jabs 2-5 times. | |||||
| Reversal | |||||
| fighting | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Stronger if the user's HP is low. | |||||
| Close Combat | |||||
| fighting | 120 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def. | |||||
| Thrash | |||||
| normal | 120 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | |||||
| Quick Attack | |||||
| normal | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | |||||
Moves that Cyndaquil can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse | ||||||
| ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM03 | ||
| Works differently for Ghost-types. | ||||||
| Toxic | ||||||
| poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06 | ||
| A Poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Hidden Power | ||||||
| The type varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny Day | ||||||
| fire | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM11 | ||
| Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Protect | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17 | ||
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Iron Tail | ||||||
| steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23 | ||
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Earthquake | ||||||
| ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26 | ||
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| Return | ||||||
| normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27 | ||
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Dig | ||||||
| ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM28 | ||
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| Double Team | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32 | ||
| Raises the user's evasiveness. | ||||||
| Flamethrower | ||||||
| fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Fire Blast | ||||||
| fire | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Swift | ||||||
| normal | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM39 | ||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| Aerial Ace | ||||||
| 60 | 100 | 20 | TM40 | |||
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| Substitute | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41 | ||
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Facade | ||||||
| normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42 | ||
| Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz. | ||||||
| Flame Charge | ||||||
| fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43 | ||
| An attack that may up user's Speed. | ||||||
| Rest | ||||||
| psychic | 0 | 100 | 5 | TM44 | ||
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Attract | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45 | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| Wild Charge | ||||||
| electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM57 | ||
| A charge that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Will O Wisp | ||||||
| fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM61 | ||
| A move that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| Cut | ||||||
| steel | 60 | 100 | 30 | HM01 | ||
| Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. | ||||||
Moves that Cyndaquil can learn from Move Tutors found throughout the game.
| MT | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ||||||
| normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | MT04 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Defense Curl | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | MT07 | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Double Edge | ||||||
| normal | 120 | 100 | 15 | MT08 | ||
| A tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
| Endure | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT11 | ||
| Endures any hit with at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Headbutt | ||||||
| normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | MT13 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Rollout | ||||||
| rock | 30 | 90 | 20 | MT20 | ||
| Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | ||||||
| Sleep Talk | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | MT24 | ||
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Swagger | ||||||
| normal | 0 | 85 | 15 | MT26 | ||
| Causes confusion but raises Attack. | ||||||