Typhlosion Best Moveset
109 Sp. Atk at 100 Speed on Fire with AbilityFlash Fire granting Fire immunity and boosting Fire damage. Held ItemChoice Scarf pushes Speed to outrun everything, and NatureTimid compounds the pace. The moveset fires special Fire TermStab and coverage moves locked to one choice. Tera Fire under Flash Fire boost makes the damage absurd.
109 Sp. Atk matched Charizard in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Pure Fire typing meant no 4x weaknesses, and Fire Blast hit hard before Stealth Rock existed to punish it.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Dynamic Punch
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Eruption at full HP was a 150-power Fire STAB in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Nothing wanted to be on the receiving end of a healthy Typhlosion's opening move.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunder Punch
- Hidden Power Grass
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Stealth Rock showed up in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl) and directly nerfed Eruption. 25% HP lost on entry meant Eruption's power dropped before Typhlosion even attacked. Double penalty.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Choice Scarf Eruption worked as a lead in Gen V (Black & White). Fire off max-power Eruption before taking any damage, then switch out. Simple but effective.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Extrasensory
- Hidden Power Grass
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Same Choice Scarf Eruption strategy in Gen VI (X & Y). Not versatile, but 150-power STAB at full HP was strong enough to earn a niche.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Extrasensory
- Eruption
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Eruption was still strong but Typhlosion was too predictable. Opponents knew the exact set before the match started.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Focus Blast
- Extrasensory
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Hisuian Typhlosion (Fire/Ghost) had better typing and tools. The regular form was the inferior version now.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Eruption
- Scorching Sands
- Flamethrower
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Typhlosion Weakness
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 |
What is Typhlosion Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Typhlosion
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Typhlosion for 34-40%.
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Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball34-40% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Corviknight builds →U Turn9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Typhlosion
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.
Typhlosion appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in late-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 PLA
Cyndaquil is your first catch on the way to Typhlosion. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CyndaquilJubilife VillageLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve QuilavaSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Cyndaquil (Step 1)- Step 3Typhlosion ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-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 BDSP
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.
Typhlosion can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Cyndaquil from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Typhlosion in USUM
Step 1Obtain CyndaquilCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 3 · Island Scan; Sunday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Gift · New Bark Town. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Gift · Littleroot Town · Gift from Professor Birch (complete Hoenn Pokédex). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Gift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Post-Elite Four. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Sandsear Cave · After National Dex obtained. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Quilava- Step 3Typhlosion ✓
Base Stats
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.
It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.
Typhlosion Guide
Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Typhlosion. The 534 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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, Flamethrower, and Focus Blast on Typhlosion. Eruption is the most common pick at 0% usage. Eruption provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves