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Quilava (Japanese: マグマラシ Magmarashi) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 14 and evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.

In Hisui, it evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 17 and evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion starting at level 36.

Biology

Quilava without its flames lit

Quilava is a quadrupedal Pokémon with a long and slender body. The top half of its body is a dark blue-green, while its underside is cream-colored. It has triangular ears with dark red interiors, a rounded snout, and triangular red eyes. Each of its paws has three toes. It has five red spots on its body that can project flames: two arranged vertically on its forehead and three lined up horizontally on its rear.

Before a battle, Quilava turns its back so its flames face its opponent. It battles using these intense flames in combination with gusts of superheated air. Its own fur is non-flammable, which protects it from other fire attacks. Quilava tends to be rare in the wild, but can sometimes be found living on grasslands. When exposed to the mysterious energy of Mount Coronet in Hisui, Quilava's evolution is altered, gaining it the Ghost type as it becomes Hisuian Typhlosion. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Quilava's flames on its back blaze brightly while it sleeps.[1]

Evolution

Quilava evolves from Cyndaquil and evolves into Typhlosion

In Hisui, it evolves from Cyndaquil and evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)


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Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation IIJohto
#005
GoldBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
SilverThis Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
CrystalBefore battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Stadium 2Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation IIIHoenn
#—		Kanto
#—
RubyQuilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foes with flames.
Sapphire
EmeraldIt intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.
FireRedThis Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
LeafGreenBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation IVSinnoh
#—		Johto
#005
DiamondIt intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGoldBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
SoulSilverThis Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackIt intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
White
Black 2It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
White 2
Generation VIKalos
#—		Hoenn
#—
XBefore battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
YBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Omega RubyQuilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foes with flames.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VIIIGalar
#—		Sinnoh
#—		Hisui
#005
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant DiamondIt intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns stronger as it prepares to fight.
Shining Pearl
Legends: ArceusThis creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.
Generation IXPaldea
#—		Kitakami
#—		Blueberry
#177
ScarletBefore battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
VioletThe fur covering this Pokémon's body never burns, no matter what. It can shrug off any kind of fire attack.

Game locations

In Pokémon Colosseum, only one Quilava can be obtained per game without trading, regardless of location.

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Cross-Generation

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5★★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Immune to:
Resistant to:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Quilava
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Quilava
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Quilava
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger
Group:Poké Assist:Fire PA.png
Field move:Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 6Min. exp.: 36Max. exp.: 66
Browser entry R-020
Quilava blows flames all around itself. It can easily burn up large Fallen Logs.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush156Body.pngWalking Speed: 1.32 secondsBase HP: 50
Base Attack: 74Base Defense: 51Base Speed: 60

Evolution data

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Cross-Generation

In the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Quilava

In An Old Family Blend!, Ash's Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava after it fought one of Team Rocket's mechas. He later used it during his battle with Nando at the Lily of the Valley Conference, where it went up against Nando's Armaldo; the battle resulted in a tie.

Jimmy's Quilava

Jimmy's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava and further into Typhlosion sometime before the events of The Legend of Thunder!.

Dawn's Quilava

In DPS01, Dawn's Cyndaquil evolved into a Quilava in order to fight off a swarm of Ariados. It later reunited with Ash in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.

Other

Quilava debuted in You're A Star, Larvitar!, where Ash witnessed a Trainer training with one for the Silver Conference. He also briefly considered getting his Cyndaquil to evolve as a way of training it for the Silver Conference, following Cyndaquil's defeat against Satchel's Magby.

In Love, Pokémon Style!, Macy used a Quilava against Ash during the Silver Conference, but it was defeated by Squirtle's Hydro Pump. Later, in Tie One On!, it battled Jackson's Poliwhirl and won.

In Shocks and Bonds, Clark used a Quilava and Charizard against Ash's Grovyle and Glalie during their Double Battle at the Ever Grande Conference. Despite the type disadvantage, Ash's Grovyle defeated Clark's Quilava.

In The Champ Twins!, Ryan used a Quilava in a battle against Ash and Dawn alongside his twin brother Byan and his Croconaw. The twins were initially able to defeat Ash's Turtwig and Dawn's Piplup due to the latter two having a lack of teamwork, but they were defeated in the rematch.

Alternate World Dawn's Quilava appeared in a flashback in The Gates of Warp!, devolving into Cyndaquil due to Dialga's influence.

Minor appearances

In Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Quilava competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.

A Quilava appeared in Weekend Warrior.

In Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!, a Quilava was hypnotized and kidnapped by Team Rocket.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Quilava attended the Wela Fire Festival.

In The Power of Us, a Trainer's Quilava went to the Pokémon Catch Race.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP262QuilavaAsh's PokédexQuilava, the Volcano Pokémon. Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and capable of incredible attacks using the flame on its back.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
DP029QuilavaAsh's PokédexQuilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Its body is covered with fire-proof fur and can withstand any Fire-type attack.
DP182QuilavaAsh's PokédexQuilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Quilava intimidates foes with its flame's heat, and when ready to battle, the fire burns with more strength.
DPS01QuilavaDawn's PokédexQuilava, the Volcano Pokémon. It threatens opponents with the heat of its flames. When it assumes its battle pose, the force of its flames intensifies.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Exbo

In Quilava Quandary, Gold's Cyndaquil evolved into Quilava during a training session at the Day Care Center outside of Goldenrod City. He became more powerful than he was in his pre-evolved form, and defeated many of the Johto Team Rocket Grunts' Pokémon for Gold.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!, Black borrowed a Quilava for a tournament.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Lunick captured a Quilava with his Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Quilava (TCG)

Trivia

  • Quilava shares its category with its evolved form and Entei. They are all known as the Volcano Pokémon.
    • Coincidentally, they all are capable of learning Eruption.
  • Quilava, Charmeleon, and their respective evolutionary lines have exactly the same base stats in the same distribution.
  • Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon, suggested the English name for Quilava. According to Kalles, he suggested the name because Nintendo and The Pokémon Company wanted a Pokémon for every letter of the alphabet.[2][3]

Origin

Quilava's body is similar to that of animals in the Mustelidae family. However, the pattern distribution and shape of Quilava's flames closely resembles the quills and crest of the crested porcupine, especially in its earlier sprites, as well as those of a lowland streaked tenrec. It may also be based on volcanoes due to its triangular profile when standing up and the ability to learn Smokescreen and Eruption.

Name origin

Quilava may be a combination of quill (a needle-like hair) and lava (extrusive molten rock).

Magmarashi may be a combination of magma and 山荒 yama-arashi (porcupine).

In other languages

See also

References

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