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Cyndaquil
Fire Mouse Pokémon |
ヒノアラシ
Hinoarashi |
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Type
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Abilities
Blaze |
Flash Fire
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cyndaquil (Japanese: ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Quilava starting at level 14, which evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.
Along with Chikorita and Totodile, Cyndaquil is one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto available at the beginning of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver. It also acts as one of the three starters for the Sinnoh region in Legends: Arceus alongside Rowlet and Oshawott.
Biology
Cyndaquil without its flames lit
Cyndaquil is a small, bipedal Pokémon with bluish fur on top of its body and cream-colored fur on its underside. Its eyes are usually seen closed, and it has a long, thin snout. Its arms are short, but its legs are slightly more developed and have a single nail on each foot. On its back are four red circles that can erupt into flames. When the flames are burning, its back seems to be covered in spines. Cyndaquil is capable of defending itself using these flames, and the fire grows more powerful as it becomes angry or defensive. However, if it is tired, the flames are not able to burn properly. It is usually timid by nature and often curls into a ball when intimidated. Though rare in the wild, it can be found living on grasslands.
In the anime
Main series
A Cyndaquil
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Cyndaquil
Ash caught a Cyndaquil in Good 'Quil Hunting. During its early days on Ash's team, Cyndaquil would easily become tired out (e.g. waiting a while for the flames on its back to ignite so it could use Fire-type attacks). Eventually, Cyndaquil overcame its shortcomings. Following the end of his journey in Johto, Ash left Cyndaquil, along with the rest of his Johto team (save for Pikachu), at Professor Oak's lab when he set out for Hoenn. Later, Ash called Cyndaquil back into his party for the Sinnoh League in An Old Family Blend!. It evolved into Quilava after a battle with Team Rocket's mecha.
Jimmy's Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil is Jimmy's starter Pokémon that he received from Professor Elm. It evolved all the way to Typhlosion prior to The Legend of Thunder!.
Dawn's Cyndaquil
In An Egg Scramble!, Dawn defeated Lyra in a battle, winning an Egg. Shortly after, the Egg hatched into a Cyndaquil. It later evolved into a Quilava in DPS01.
Other
In Don't Touch That 'dile, a Cyndaquil was one of the three starter Pokémon Professor Elm had to give out at his lab.
In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a Cyndaquil assisted Pikachu and Spiky-eared Pichu in the distant past.
In Finding a Legend!, Chad used a Cyndaquil and Fearow to compose a fake Ho-Oh for his grandfather Jaye. However, their ruse was exposed when Pikachu attacked it with Thunderbolt. Cyndaquil later accompanied its Trainer to the top of the Bell Tower.
Minor appearances
In Queen of the Serpentine!, a Cyndaquil was one of Lucy's pets.
A Cyndaquil appeared in Classroom Training!, under the ownership of the Snowpoint Trainers' School.
In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was seen during the Lily of the Valley Conference.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Cyndaquil watched Meloetta's concert.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, four Trainers' Cyndaquil attended the Wela Fire Festival.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in The Power of Us. Callahan also caught one during the Pokémon Catch Race.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Cyndaquil was a member of the Manalo Conference audience.
A Trainer's Cyndaquil appeared in Fiery Surprises! and From Z to Shining Z!.
A Cyndaquil appeared in a fantasy alongside the other starter Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP141 |
Cyndaquil |
Ash's Pokédex |
Cyndaquil, the Fire Mouse Pokémon. Normally mild and even-tempered, Cyndaquil will shoot a scorching flame out of its back when upset. |
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DP144 |
Cyndaquil's attacks |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Cyndaquil is able to use the following moves: Flame Wheel, Swift, and Smokescreen. |
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GOTCHA!
A Cyndaquil briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Cyndaquil in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Cyndaquil
Ash's Cyndaquil appeared in The Murkrows' Plot.
Magical Pokémon Journey
In Magical Pokémon Journey, Kiaraway, a Fire-type Pokémon Trainer, owns a male Cyndaquil. He is one of his most used Pokémon, first appearing with Vulpix in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
A Cyndaquil was seen as one of the Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away in JBA1.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Exbo
Professor Elm owned a Cyndaquil that was kept in his lab and first appeared in Murkrow Row. He joined Gold's team to rescue the Totodile stolen by the thief Silver and was nicknamed Exbo for the explosive flames on his back. He later evolved into a Quilava and then a Typhlosion.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship, where it was one of the starter Pokémon Professor Elm was giving away.
A Cyndaquil appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!, under the ownership of Firebreather Takeo.
Cyndaquil is Chris's starter Pokémon in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys. It first appeared in Escape From The Mystery Forest!.
Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic
A Cyndaquil appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic, under the ownership of Soul.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Cyndaquil appeared in Welcome Back, Clefairy!! as one of Professor Elm's starter Pokémon. Prior to Red's arrival in New Bark Town, Cyndaquil was given to Gold.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cyndaquil (TCG)
In the TFG
One Cyndaquil figure has been released.
- Groundbreakers: Cyndaquil
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
When released from a Poké Ball, Cyndaquil will aim a Flamethrower diagonally towards the ground in one direction. It is one of the easiest Pokémon to avoid, however. It can also be knocked off the screen.
Trophy information
Cyndaquil frighten easily, so they're often found curled up in balls. When threatened, they flare the flames on their backs to drive off enemies. Cyndaquil was one of the three Pokémon that Trainers could choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. No one knows if their eyes are open.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Cyndaquil no longer come out of Poké Balls and instead return only as a trophy.
Trophy information
"A Fire Mouse Pokémon. It's a timid creature that often curls up into a ball. When threatened, it flares up the flames on its back to scare off enemies. When it's angry, it can produce powerful flames, but when it's tired, it has trouble producing fire and suffers from incomplete combustion. When it levels up, it evolves into Quilava. Its squinty eyes are adorable."
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting Cyndaquil will knock it back. After a few hits, Cyndaquil will be knocked into the Egg stand and the flame on its back will start heating the Egg. Hitting Cyndaquil one more time will cause the Egg to hatch and the player will have a chance to catch the newly hatched Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
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Gold |
It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. |
Silver |
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back. |
Crystal |
The fire that spouts from its back burns hottest when it is angry. The flaring flames intimidate foes. |
Stadium 2 |
It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
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Kanto
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Ruby |
Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
It flares flames from its back to protect itself. The fire burns vigorously if the Pokémon is angry. When it is tired, it sputters with incomplete combustion. |
FireRed |
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back. |
LeafGreen |
It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#004 |
Diamond |
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. |
SoulSilver |
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back. |
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Unova
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Black |
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. |
White |
Black 2 |
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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It is timid and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection. |
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It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously. |
Omega Ruby |
Cyndaquil protects itself by flaring up the flames on its back. The flames are vigorous if the Pokémon is angry. However, if it is tired, the flames sputter fitfully with incomplete combustion. |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Silver |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town |
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Crystal |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town |
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Sapphire |
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Emerald |
Received from Professor Birch at Littleroot Town after completing the Hoenn Pokédex |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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XD |
Reward for defeating 100 Trainers in Mt. Battle |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Starter Pokémon from Professor Elm in New Bark Town |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
From Professor Birch on Route 101 after first entering the Hall of Fame |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
Randomly on the Ruby Field* |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 20, Endless Level 34, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Joyous Tower (13F-17F) |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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MD Sky |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Dark Crater (B1F-B10F), Giant Volcano (1F-10F) |
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MD Blazing |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
Mitonga Road, Fire Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Lava: Firebreathing Mountain |
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Rumble U |
Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!, Variety Battle: Get 1,000 Combos! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5 |
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Shuffle |
Blau Salon: Stage 426
Event: Cyndaquil Appears (Winking) |
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Rumble World |
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Sync Pair Scout (Ethan's) |
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MD DX |
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon |
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In events
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Double-Edge Cyndaquil |
English |
United States |
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December 28, 2001 to January 31, 2002;
January 17 to 23, 2003 |
RSEFRLG |
Gather More Pokémon! Second Campaign Cyndaquil |
Japanese |
Japan |
10 |
December 9, 2005 to January 10, 2006 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon Lab Cyndaquil |
Japanese region |
Online |
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December 23, 2015 to May 9, 2016
July 16 to October 31, 2016 |
Held items
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Berry (100%) |
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Stats
Base stats
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HP:
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99 - 146 |
188 - 282 |
Attack:
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51 - 114 |
98 - 223 |
Defense:
43
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43 - 104 |
81 - 203 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of Fire-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
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Anime-only moves
Move |
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Agility |
Psychic |
Hot Matches! |
TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Pound |
Cyndaquil (McDonald Pack 6) |
Rage |
Cyndaquil (EX Hidden Legends 59) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 14
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Level 36
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cyndaquil images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Origin
Cyndaquil's appearance is based on the echidna, but it also has traits of shrews, anteaters, and tenrecs, such as its long snout, and having little to no tail. Its closed eyes may be a reference to baby honey badgers, as its final evolved form is based on one. When its fire is lit, the fire resembles the quills of the porcupine.
Name origin
Cyndaquil is a combination of cinder (ashes) and quill (referring to needle-like hairs).
Hinoarashi may be a combination of 火 hi (fire) and ヤマアラシ (山荒) yama-arashi (porcupine). It can be taken to mean 火の嵐 hi no arashi (storm of fire).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
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Japanese |
ヒノアラシ Hinoarashi |
Means 火の嵐 hi no arashi; also a pun on 山荒 yama-arashi |
French |
Héricendre |
From hérisson and cendre |
Spanish |
Cyndaquil |
Same as English name |
German |
Feurigel |
From Feuer and Igel |
Italian |
Cyndaquil |
Same as English name |
Korean |
브케인 Beukein |
From 불 bul and 허리케인 heorikaein |
Cantonese Chinese |
火球鼠 Fókàuhsyú |
Literally "Fireball rodent" |
Mandarin Chinese |
火球鼠 Huŏqiúshŭ |
Literally "Fireball rodent" |
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[hide]More languages |
Greek |
Σίντακιλ Síndakil |
From English name |
Hebrew |
סינדאקוויל Sindakwill |
Transcription of English name |
Hindi |
सिंडाकुईल Cyndaquil |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Синдаквил Sindakvil |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ฮิโนอาราชิ Hinoarachi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Ash's Cyndaquil
- Jimmy's Cyndaquil
- Dawn's Cyndaquil
- Exbo
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
External links
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