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.
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.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x89-106%KO Aqua Tail 2x144-169%KO Surf 2x74-88% Waterfall 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Dondozo builds →Wave Crash 2x159-187%KO Hydro Pump 2x95-113%KO Aqua Tail 2x119-140%KO Surf 2x78-92% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Quaquaval builds →Wave Crash 2x183-217%KO Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Surf 2x95-113%KO Liquidation 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Cloyster builds →Hydro Pump 2x117-138%KO Surf 2x95-113%KO Liquidation 2x109-129%KO Waterfall 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x145-171%KO Muddy Water 2x119-140%KO Surf 2x119-140%KO Liquidation 2x80-95% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Garchomp can KO Quilava with Earthquake (106-125%). Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Quilava for 77-91%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x77-91% | ||
 Toxapex PoisonWater | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 a massive partner pool 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
Breeding
Breed with Quilava to get Cyndaquil eggs using 206 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Curse, Double Kick and 3 more.
Scarlet & Violet Quilava Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Quilava with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Hardy nature maximize that, and Flashfire handles the rest.
Best Build
Quilava best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Overheat
- Tera Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Eruption
- Protect
- Extrasensory
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Eruption
- Fire Spin
- Substitute
- Reversal
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Quilava gets Covet and Curse exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Overheat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Quilava in Scarlet & Violet
No wild encounters for Quilava in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Cyndaquil over from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Quilava Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves