The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Volcano Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
Said to purify lost, forsaken souls with its flames and guide them to the afterlife. I believe its form has been influenced by the energy of the sacred mountain towering at Hisui’s center.
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Typhlosion for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 78 HP and balanced defenses, Typhlosion can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Typhlosion for 64-75%.
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball64-75% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Corviknight builds →U Turn9-11% | ||
End of the line. Typhlosion caps a three-stage chain that started at Cyndaquil. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+49 over Cyndaquil), and Typhlosion peaks at 534 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Typhlosion to get Cyndaquil eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Typhlosion can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Flashfire back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Typhlosion best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Scorching Sands
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Eruption
- Protect
- Lava Plume
- Heat Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Eruption
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
- Extrasensory
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Scorching Sands
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
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Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Heat Wave
- Extrasensory
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Eruption
- Solar Beam
- Heat Wave
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Extrasensory
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Typhlosion's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Eruption and Blast Burn gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Typhlosion gets Overheat and Flamethrower for same-type damage alongside coverage across 8 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Typhlosion's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Eruption and Blast Burn gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Typhlosion's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Eruption and Blast Burn gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
No wild encounters for Typhlosion 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.
Typhlosion appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Typhlosion in Legends: Arceus
Cyndaquil is your first catch on the way to Typhlosion. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5+ across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CyndaquilJubilife VillageGift from NPC Lv.5 CityLimitedEarlyStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve QuilavaSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-gameor evolve from Cyndaquil (Step 1)
Step 3Typhlosion ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsGrass DistortionUncommonPost-gameor evolve from Quilava (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Typhlosion. The 3-stage chain runs through Cyndaquil, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Typhlosion in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Typhlosion, start by catching Cyndaquil through walking encounters at Lv. 58-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CyndaquilSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Quilava
Step 3Typhlosion ✓
Typhlosion can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Cyndaquil from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Typhlosion in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Typhlosion. The 534 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper.
Flash Fire is what you want on Typhlosion. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Typhlosion worth using. With base 100 Speed, Flash Fire gives Typhlosion an edge before opponents can react.
Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Typhlosion is a special attacker with base 109 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Eruption, Scorching Sands, Focus Blast, and Fire Blast on Typhlosion. Eruption is the most common pick at 24% usage. Eruption provides reliable STAB damage.
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Typhlosion has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
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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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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