Is Cyndaquil Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Island Scan Fire-type. The Typhlosion payoff is strong against Molayne's Steel E4, but scanning and catching Cyndaquil early enough takes effort. Worth it if Fire is what your team is missing.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lana's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
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Kiawe's typing presses Cyndaquil's defenses.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Olivia's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Cyndaquil's weaknesses hard.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Cyndaquil in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Cyndaquil over from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Cyndaquil in USUM
- Step 1Cyndaquil ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 3 · Island Scan; Sunday, then trade to the current game via link cable.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 APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained. 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. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. 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 |
What is Cyndaquil Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Cyndaquil
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 2x105-125%KO | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x85-102%KO Water Gun 2x69-82% | ||
 Popplio Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x111-131%KO Rock Tomb 2x73-87% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 2x114-135%KO | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x92-110%KO Water Gun 2x75-88% | ||
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x114-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-90% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 2x105-125%KO | ||
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Brionne builds →Bubble Beam 2x102-120%KO | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x87-103%KO Water Gun 2x67-80% | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x170-200%KO Rock Tomb 2x73-87% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Brionne builds →Bubble Beam 2x104-124%KO | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Slowking builds →Water Pulse 2x104-124%KO Power Gem 2x91-109%KO Bulldoze 2x62-74% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x187-220%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 2x113-134%KO | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 2x171-202%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO | ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x184-217%KO | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x219-258%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Vaporeon builds →Muddy Water 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x199-235%KO Rock Slide 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Carracosta builds →Rock Slide 2x149-175%KO Brine 2x95-113%KO Bulldoze 2x80-95% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x184-216%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x200-236%KO Waterfall 2x161-189%KO Stone Edge 2x134-157%KO | ||
Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x219-258%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x213-251%KO Stone Edge 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x437-515%KO Earthquake 2x195-230%KO Surf 2x74-87% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x239-281%KO Stone Edge 2x159-188%KO Surf 2x86-102%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x188-221%KO | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pawniard deals 52-61% with Sucker Punch.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves View Ferroseed builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureSassy Moves View Foongus builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Pawniard builds →Sucker Punch52-61% Knock Off48-57% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves View Torchic builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cyndaquil View Snivy builds →Leaf Storm28-33% | ||
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
USUM Cyndaquil Best Moveset
Fire at 60 Sp. Atk with AbilityBlaze boosting Fire at low HP and AbilityFlash Fire granting Fire immunity as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution power has no function. Typhlosion two evolutions away adds 109 Sp. Atk at 100 Speed.
Best Build
Cyndaquil best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Extrasensory
- Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Will O Wisp
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 Burn Up, 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
Base Stats
Cyndaquil Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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