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.
Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
This POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Quilava Weakness
AvgQuilava is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type moves. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 plenty of 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 using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Foresight, Fury Swipes, Quick Attack and 2 more.
For an attacker, Quilava wants flexible EVs EVs and Charcoal. The a nature nature tilts toward balanced duty, and an ability contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Quilava Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Quick Attack
- Double Edge
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Quilava gets Foresight and Fury Swipes exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Fire Blast and Flamethrower.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Quilava doesn't appear wild. Catch Cyndaquil instead, it shows up but it's a rare spawn. Evolve it at level 14 to get Quilava. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Quilava in Gold & Silver
Step 1Catch CyndaquilMODERATENew Bark TownSilverGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choiceMODERATENew Bark TownGoldGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choice
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.
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