Cyndaquil
#155 (Johto)
Best moveset for Cyndaquil
The best moves for Cyndaquil are Ember and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
12dps
39dps
Defense
12dps
21dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Cyndaquil family. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Typhlosion costing 100 Candy.
No evolutions:
Typhlosion (Hisuian)
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Cyndaquil, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Cyndaquil is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Cyndaquil's strongest moveset is Ember & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,108. Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 65 | 39 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | 21 |
| Swift | 65 | 21.7 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
19.6 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flamethrower
39 dps
|
18.2 | 93% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16.7 | 85% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16 | 82% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Swift
21.7 dps
|
15.5 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Swift
21.7 dps
|
14.2 | 73% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Cyndaquil?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Cyndaquil are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Rampardos,
- Groudon,
- Kingler.
Cyndaquil is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
116 |
| Defense |
|
93 |
| Stamina |
|
118 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 105 |
Size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 7.9 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
420 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
560 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
840 |
|
Level 40 |
980 |
|
Level 50 |
1,108 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 700 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 910 |