Phenac City (East Exit)
100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 30
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#156
POKÉDEX No. #156
Quilava
Volcano Pokémon
Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.9 m
Weight19.0 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP58226–320
- Attack64119–249
- Defense58108–236
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def65121–251
- Speed80148–284
Total405
/ 720
BST405
40 percentile (1025)-11 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Yellow
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Cyndaquil#155Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #156 |
| Blueberry | #177 |
| Hisui | #5 |
| Original Johto | #5 |
| Updated Johto | #5 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
142
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Charcoal
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Colosseum
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Quilava's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 405, Quilava plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 80, while HP (58) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fire typing leaves Quilava with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Quilava a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.0 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Quilava?
Quilava is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Quilava's weaknesses?
Quilava takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Quilava evolve?
Quilava evolves into Typhlosion at level 36. Full evolution line: Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion.
What are Quilava's base stats?
Quilava has a base stat total of 405: HP 58, Attack 64, Defense 58, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 65, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (80).
