Quilava (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Quilava (disambiguation).

Quilava Volcano Pokémon マグマラシ Magmarashi #156 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fire Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Blaze Cacophony Cacophony Flash Fire Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Quilava 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 41.9 lbs. 19.0 kg Quilava 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 142 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 142 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Quilava 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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.

Biology

Quilava without its flames lit

Quilava is a quadrupedal Pokémon with a long, 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.

In the anime

Quilava 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.

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

In You're A Star, Larvitar, Ash witnessed a Trainer training with a Quilava 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. 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.

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

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP262 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon. Quilava is the evolved form of Cyndaquil and capable of incredible attacks using the flame on its back.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP029 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, the Volcano Pokémon, and the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Its body is covered with fire-proof fur and can withstand any Fire-type attack. DP182 Quilava Ash's Pokédex Quilava, 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. DPS01 Quilava Dawn's Pokédex Quilava, 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

Quilava in Pokémon Adventures

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)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #005 Gold Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back. Silver This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack. Crystal Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes. Stadium 2 Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby Quilava 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 Emerald It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy. FireRed This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack. LeafGreen Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #005 Diamond It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back. SoulSilver This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Generation V Unova #— Black It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight. White Black 2 It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes. Y Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back. Omega Ruby Quilava 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 VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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 Gold Silver Evolve Cyndaquil Crystal Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Evolve Cyndaquil FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Phenac City (Shadow) Realgam Tower (if not snagged in Phenac City) Snagem Hideout (if Verde was battled in Phenac City) Shadow PKMN Lab (if Bluno was battled in Phenac City) XD Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Cyndaquil Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Cyndaquil
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Cyndaquil Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 60, Endless Level 72, Forever Level 10, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Fiery Field (15F-24F) Ranger Lyra Forest, Sekra Range
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Dark Crater (B11F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B5F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F) MD Sky Dark Crater (B11F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B5F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F) MD Blazing Evolve Cyndaquil PokéPark Wii Lava Zone Ranger: GS Daybreak Ruins, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Aquatic Hill: The Floors Are Hot!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 5 Shuffle Blau Salon: Stage 448 Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal Masters EX Evolve Ethan's Cyndaquil

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Colosseum		Charcoal (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 58		118 - 165	226 - 320
Attack: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Defense: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Atk: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/19 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Quilava's learnsets from other generations.

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Slash	Quilava (EX Sandstorm 51)
Take Down	Quilava (T Promo 8)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Scorched Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm on fire, but I don't get burned! 26%-50% HP Better be careful. I'm down to half my HP. 1%-25% HP This is it for me... I'm out of power... Level up Leveled up! My fire's blazing now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Fire Poké Assist: Fire Field move: (Burn ×2) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 36 Max. exp.: 66 Browser entry R-020 Quilava blows flames all around itself. It can easily burn up large Fallen Logs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fire Poké Assist: (present) Fire Field move: (present) (Burn ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Fire Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry R-158/N-078 It sends out pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.32 seconds Base HP: 50 Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Quilava came to the Lava Zone to play. He's a maniac for Rhyperior's Bumper Burn.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fire Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #583 L-Boost Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 151 Base Attack: 158 Base Defense: 126 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 Fast Attacks: Ember, Tackle Charged Attacks: Flame Charge, Dig, Flamethrower

Evolution

Unevolved Cyndaquil  Fire

Level 14 →

First Evolution Quilava  Fire

Level 36 →

Second Evolution Typhlosion  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 156.png File:Spr 8s 156 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Quilava images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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.

Origin

Quilava's body is similar to most animals in the weasel family, particularly stoats due to its lack of a tail and the fur on its upper body being significantly darker than that on its underbelly with elements of a badger. 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.

Name origin

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

Magmarashi is a combination of magma and ヤマアラシ (山荒) yama-arashi (porcupine).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese マグマラシ Magmarashi From magma and 山荒 yama-arashi French Feurisson From feu and hérisson Spanish Quilava Same as English name German Igelavar From Igel and Lava Italian Quilava Same as English name Korean 마그케인 Mageukein From magma and 허리케인 heorikaein Mandarin Chinese 火岩鼠 Huŏyánshŭ Means "Magma rodent" Cantonese Chinese 火岩鼠 Fó'ngàahmsyú Means "Magma rodent"

More languages Hindi कुईलावा Quilava Transcription of English name Russian Квилава Kvilava Transcription of English name Thai แม็กมาราชิ Maekmarachi Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Quilava
• Dawn's Quilava
• Exbo
• Jimmy's Quilava
• Starter Pokémon

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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