Special
Balanced
DTier
80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP58
D
Attack64
C
Defense58
D
Sp. Atk80
C
Sp. Def65
C
Speed80
C
Total405
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.9 m
2'11"Small
Weight19.0 kg
41.9 lbsFeather
Base XP142
Average
Abilities
BlazeTop Pick
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Flash FireHA
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flash Fire grants Fire immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe+1
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

This creature’s fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.

Legends: Arceus

Quilava Weakness

Quilava is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.

Quilava Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Type ChartAvg
3Weak
6Resist
1Immune
Score0
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
WaterGroundRock
½xResist
FireGrassIceBugSteelFairy
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Fire
STAB (4)
GrassIceBugSteel
How to Beat Quilava in Legends: Arceus (Best Counters)
Gyarados
Gyarados
WaterFlying
B
Available Move
Moves
  • Water PulseLv. 1
Damage vs Quilava
Water Pulse 2x
68-82%
View Gyarados builds →

Legends: Arceus Evolution

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

4 Forms
Cyndaquil
#155Cyndaquil
14
Level 14
Quilava
#156Quilava
Typhlosion
#157TyphlosionLevel 36
Hisui TyphlosionHisui
#157Hisui TyphlosionLevel 36
Stat Comparison 4 Stages
Cyndaquil
Fire
Quilava
Fire
Typhlosion
Fire
Hisui Typhlosion
Fire
HP
39
58+19
78+20
78+20
ATK
52
64+12
84+20
84+20
DEF
43
58+15
78+20
78+20
SP.ATK
60
80+20
109+29
109+29
SP.DEF
50
65+15
85+20
85+20
SPE
65
80+15
100+20
100+20
BST
309D-Tier
405D-Tier+96
534B-Tier+129
534C-Tier+129
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Sweeper
Sweeper
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special
Special
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Arceus Quilava Best Moveset

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

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Quilava's options are limited here. You've got Overheat and Flamethrower for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Fire hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 6
Ember
D4010025Fire
Lv 11
Rollout
—309020Rock
Lv 18
Flame Wheel
S6010025Fire
Lv 25
Swift
S60—20Normal
Lv 34
Flamethrower
S9010015Fire
Lv 43
Overheat
B130905Fire

TM Moves

Quilava can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Quilava doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aerial Ace
D60—20Flying
Tutor
Flamethrower
S9010015Fire
Tutor
Iron Tail
D1007515Steel
Tutor
Rest
C——10Psychic
Tutor
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
Tutor
Swift
S60—20Normal
Tutor
Wild Charge
D9010015Electric

How to Get Quilava in Legends: Arceus

Quilava starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Quilava in Legends: Arceus

Cyndaquil is your first catch on the way to Quilava. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5+ across 3 total spots in the chain.

  1. Cyndaquil
    Step 1Catch Cyndaquil
    Jubilife Village
    Gift from NPC Lv.5 City
    LimitedEarly
    Starter choice
    Space-Time Distortion - Crimson Mirelands
    Grass Distortion
    Uncommon
    Post-game
  2. Quilava
    Step 2Quilava ✓
    Space-Time Distortion - Crimson Mirelands
    Grass Distortion
    Uncommon
    Post-game
    or evolve from Cyndaquil (Step 1)

Quilava Guide

  • In Legends: Arceus, 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.

  • In Legends: Arceus, Quilava's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • In Legends: Arceus, 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.

  • In Legends: Arceus, 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.

  • In Legends: Arceus, Flash Fire is the hidden ability. It protects against fire moves. Worth hunting for if you want Quilava to compete at a higher level.

Game Availability

Quilava first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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