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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Stone Edge 2x110-129%KO Surf 2x61-72% Dig 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Zygarde DragonGround | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 16 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Zygarde builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO Land's Wrath 2x119-140%KO Dig 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Suicune Water | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Suicune builds →Surf 2x102-120%KO Scald 2x89-106%KO Waterfall 2x84-99% Bubble Beam 2x74-88% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Regirock builds →Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Rock Slide 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x165-194%KO Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Rock Slide 2x124-147%KO Bulldoze 2x66-78% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Excadrill can KO Quilava with Earthquake (203-239%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (198-233%). Tentacruel deals 80-95% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x203-239%KO Rapid Spin34-40% | ||
Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x198-233%KO Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x80-95% Rapid Spin15-18% Sludge Bomb45-53% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Terrakion builds →Close Combat176-208%KO Stone Edge 2x295-347%KO Earthquake 2x196-231%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin21-24% Ice Beam30-35% Thunderbolt59-70% Hydro Pump 2x216-255%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Crush Claw, Double Kick and 11 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Quilava Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Burn Up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Quilava in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Quilava in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Cyndaquil over from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Quilava in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain CyndaquilCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Quilava ✓
Quilava Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
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- 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