Quilava sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Cyndaquil but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Typhlosion as fast as possible. A competitive option since Gen 2. Only weak to Water, Ground, and Rock.
Quilava's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns stronger as it prepares to fight.
Quilava Weakness
AvgQuilava is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
Quilava is the middle stage between Cyndaquil and Typhlosion. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 129 stats to gain in the final evolution.
How to Evolve
Breed with Quilava to get Cyndaquil eggs from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Crush Claw, Double Kick and 9 more.
For an attacker, Quilava wants max HP and Attack EVs and Nothing. The Hardy nature tilts toward balanced duty, and Blaze contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Quilava Moveset
- Flame Wheel
- Flamethrower
- Swift
- Smokescreen
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Quilava gets Covet and Crush Claw exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Rock coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Burn Up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Quilava directly. Start with Cyndaquil at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 14. The 2-stage line from Cyndaquil to Quilava is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Quilava in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Quilava starts with Cyndaquil at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CyndaquilSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostVolcanoPost-game
Step 2Quilava ✓
Quilava isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Typhlosion to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at level 14. Quilava can evolve into Typhlosion and Hisuian Typhlosion depending on the method. Quilava is a middle-stage evolution in the Cyndaquil line.
Run Flash Fire on Quilava. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Quilava also gets Blaze, but they don't compare.
Quilava fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Quilava appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Quilava first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A