Is Cyndaquil Good in Black 2 & White 2 Playthrough?
Transfer only. Fire with AbilityBlaze. Typhlosion at 36 is a strong special Fire attacker. BW2 already has Growlithe natively before the second badge, making the import less critical.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Cheren's team.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Roxie's team.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Burgh's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Elesa's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Clay's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Skyla's team.
Drayden's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cyndaquil here.
Marlon's Pokemon outpace and outclass Cyndaquil here.
Shauntal's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Grimsley's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Caitlin's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Marshal's team.
Iris's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Cyndaquil in Black 2 & White 2
Cyndaquil isn't available in the wild in Black 2 & White 2. Start by transferring Cyndaquil from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Cyndaquil to Cyndaquil is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Cyndaquil in B2W2
Step 1Cyndaquil ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 3 · Island Scan; Sunday. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Quilava
Step 3Evolve into Typhlosion
Cyndaquil Weakness
Cyndaquil's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
What is Cyndaquil Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Cyndaquil
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Azumarill builds →Bubble Beam 2x81-96% Rollout 2x23-30% | ||
 Alomomola Water | B | |
 Psyduck Water | C | |
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x91-109%KO | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x97-115%KO | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x97-115%KO Rollout 2x25-30% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) | ||
Alomomola Water | B | |
Psyduck Water | C | |
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x151-179%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-75% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x99-117%KO | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x101-121%KO Dig 2x61-72% Rollout 2x25-31% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Trapinch builds →Dig 2x151-179%KO Rock Slide 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Krokorok builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x147-174%KO Rock Tomb 2x63-74% | ||
Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Dewott builds →Razor Shell 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x79-94% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x100-119%KO Dig 2x58-69% Rollout 2x25-30% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Bubble Beam 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Floatzel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Floatzel builds →Dig 2x100-119%KO Aqua Jet 2x78-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-77% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x235-277%KO Rock Slide 2x119-141%KO | ||
 Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Samurott builds →Surf 2x168-198%KO Dig 2x99-116%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x168-198%KO Dig 2x70-84% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x105-125%KO Dig 2x59-70% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x241-284%KO Rock Slide 2x120-142%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Samurott builds →Surf 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x234-275%KO Bulldoze 2x69-82% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x222-262%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x241-284%KO Rock Slide 2x122-143%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Samurott builds →Surf 2x171-202%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x176-207%KO Bulldoze 2x93-110%KO | ||
Wailord Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Wailord builds →Water Spout 2x233-274%KO Bulldoze 2x70-83% Rock Tomb 2x59-69% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x220-259%KO Dig 2x72-84% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x442-521%KO Earthquake 2x197-232%KO Surf 2x77-90% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x262-308%KO Dive 2x140-164%KO Earthquake 2x116-137%KO | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | C | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x222-262%KO Dig 2x72-85% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Nacrene City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x232-273%KO Ancient Power 2x116-137%KO Mud Shot 2x71-84% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Gyarados can KO Cyndaquil with Waterfall (229-270%). Landorus threatens a KO with Earthquake (250-295%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 267-314%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x229-270%KO Earthquake 2x191-225%KO Ice Fang31-37% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Landorus builds →Earthquake 2x250-295%KO U Turn29-34% Stone Edge 2x167-197%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Terrakion builds →Close Combat160-188%KO Stone Edge 2x267-314%KO | ||
Cyndaquil Evolutions
Cyndaquil kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Quilava all the way to Typhlosion. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 225 total stats over Cyndaquil. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
B2W2 Cyndaquil Best Moveset
Fire TermStab at 60 Sp. Atk can't threaten anything. AbilityFlash Fire as a hidden ability absorbs Fire for a power boost, but the stats can't convert the boost into damage. The moveset needs Typhlosion's power two evolutions away.
Best Build
Cyndaquil best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Grass
- Extrasensory
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
You'll want to breed for Covet and Crush Claw on Cyndaquil. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Eruption and Overheat, they expand what Cyndaquil can actually threaten in practice.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Cyndaquil Black 2 & White 2 Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, For a casual playthrough, Cyndaquil works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Quilava. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Cyndaquil appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves