Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johto | Elm’s lab, New Bark Town | Starter choiceChoose one regional starter | — |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
The regional starter you receive has a fixed Hardy nature, which leaves its stats unchanged.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 39
- Attack
- 52
- Defense
- 43
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 65
Abilities · Blaze
Hidden ability · Flash Fire
Size · 0.5 m · 7.9 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Quilava · Level 14
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Cyndaquil
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Leer |
| 6 | Smokescreen |
| 10 | Ember |
| 13 | Quick Attack |
| 19 | Flame Wheel |
| 22 | Defense Curl |
| 28 | Flame Charge |
| 31 | Swift |
| 37 | Lava Plume |
| 40 | Flamethrower |
| 46 | Inferno |
| 49 | Rollout |
| 55 | Double Edge |
| 58 | Overheat |
| 64 | Eruption |