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 |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
 Rampardos Rock | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rampardos builds →Ancient Power 2x63-75% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Bastiodon builds →Ancient Power 2x50-63% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Excadrill can KO Typhlosion with Earthquake (139-164%). Slowking's Scald hits Typhlosion for 66-79%. Nihilego's Power Gem also KOs at 94-111%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Rapid Spin23-28% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Slowking builds →Scald 2x66-79% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Flip Turn 2x59-69% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Stone Edge 2x120-141%KO | ||
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
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. Psychic coverage prevents free switches.
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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)
In Legends: Arceus, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Typhlosion. The 534 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Eruption with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
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.
In Legends: Arceus, run Eruption, Focus Blast, Heat Wave, and Extrasensory on Typhlosion. Eruption is the most common pick at 25% 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
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 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves