Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cyndaquil is a Fire Type Fire Mouse Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Cyndaquil can be found with Blaze as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 309 combined Base Stats.
Cyndaquil Stats and Abilities
Based on Cyndaquil Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Cyndaquil Highest IV Stat is Speed 65 and the Lowest being Defense 43.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 39 | 188 | 282 |
F | Attack | 52 | 98 | 223 |
F | Defense | 43 | 81 | 203 |
E | Special Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Special Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 |
E | Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 |
F | Total | 309 |
Cyndaquil | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Hasty ↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Defense |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Blaze Ability 1 | Blaze increases the power of Fire-type moves by 50% (1.5x) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch). |
Flash Fire Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Flash Fire is hit by a Fire-type move, it does not deal damage but instead raises the power of the bearer's Fire-type moves by 50%. Subsequent hits do not raise the power even more, but the effect remains while the ability-bearer is in battle. |
How To Evolve Cyndaquil in BDSP
Cyndaquil requires (Level 14) to evolve into Quilava and then (Level 36) to evolve into Typhlosion or to evolve into Hisuian Typhlosion.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Cyndaquil ![]() | Level 14 → | Quilava ![]() | Level 36 → | Typhlosion ![]() |

Where To Find Cyndaquil in BDSP
Cyndaquil has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Cyndaquil, within the Sandsear Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Cyndaquil Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Cyndaquil Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Cyndaquil Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cyndaquil Weakness
Cyndaquil is a Fire Type pokemon. This will cause Cyndaquil to take More Damage from Ground, Rock, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, Fairy Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Cyndaquil Weak Against?
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Best Moves Cyndaquil in BDSP
Best Moveset for Cyndaquil Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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64 | Eruption | ![]() | Special | 225 | 100 | 5 | Stronger when the user's HP is higher. |
58 | Burn Up | ![]() | Special | 195 | 100 | 5 | To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type. |
55 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
46 | Inferno | ![]() | Special | 150 | 50 | 5 | Burns opponent. |
Best Moveset for Cyndaquil TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 195 | 90 | 5 | Sharply lowers user's Special Attack. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 165 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |
TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |



Cyndaquil Level Up Moves
List of Moves Cyndaquil can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Tackle | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
1 | Leer | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
6 | Smokescreen | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
10 | Ember | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May burn opponent. |
13 | Quick Attack | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
19 | Flame Wheel | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May burn opponent. |
22 | Defense Curl | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
28 | Flame Charge | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Speed. |
31 | Swift | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
37 | Lava Plume | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
40 | Flamethrower | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
46 | Inferno | Power: 150 Acc: 50 PP: 5 ![]() Burns opponent. |
49 | Rollout | Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns. |
55 | Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
58 | Burn Up | Power: 195 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() To inflict massive damage, the user burns itself out. After using this move, the user will no longer be Fire type. |
64 | Eruption | Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Stronger when the user's HP is higher. |
Cyndaquil TM Moves
List of Moves Cyndaquil can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM50 | Overheat | Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() Sharply lowers user's Special Attack. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Burns opponent. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
Cyndaquil Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Cyndaquil can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Fury Swipes | Power: 18 Acc: 80 PP: 15 ![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
Quick Attack | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
Reversal | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
Thrash | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused. |
Covet | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Opponent's item is stolen by the user. |
Howl | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Attack. |
Crush Claw | Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Double Kick | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Hits twice in one turn. |
Flare Blitz | Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent. |
Extrasensory | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Nature Power | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Uses a certain move based on the current terrain. |
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