#0155 · Gen 2 · 309 BST
Cyndaquil
An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
114/64/56/72/63/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
146/114/104/123/112/128
Abilities
Powers up Fire-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
Powers up the Pokémon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 309. An early-evolution Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Blaze.
Best stat: Speed (65 base)
Cyndaquil's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Special Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Blaze
- Flash Fire
How to use Cyndaquil competitively
Open the damage calculator with Cyndaquil selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Cyndaquil appears in the species dropdown. Drop Cyndaquil into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0155 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | Blaze, Flash Fire |
| Base Stat Total | 309 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 39 / 52 / 43 / 60 / 50 / 65 |