Stats & Training
Quilava's stats barely vary. 2 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to max.
This 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.
Quilava Weakness
Quilava is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Primarina builds →Hydro Pump 2x162-192%KO Sparkling Aria 2x134-158%KO Bubble Beam 2x98-115%KO Water Gun 2x61-72% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Feraligatr builds →Aqua Tail 2x124-147%KO Rock Slide 2x68-81% Water Gun 2x42-50% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Pelipper builds →Hydro Pump 2x128-151%KO Brine 2x77-90% Water Pulse 2x71-83% Water Gun 2x47-56% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Slowbro builds →Water Pulse 2x74-88% Water Gun 2x50-59% | ||
 Seadra Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Seadra builds →Hydro Pump 2x128-151%KO Bubble Beam 2x77-90% Brine 2x77-90% Water Gun 2x47-56% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Excadrill can KO Quilava with Earthquake (203-239%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (198-233%). Tentacruel deals 80-95% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x203-239%KO Rapid Spin34-40% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x198-233%KO Stone Edge 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Tentacruel builds →Scald 2x80-95% Rapid Spin15-18% Sludge Bomb45-53% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Terrakion builds →Close Combat176-208%KO Stone Edge 2x295-347%KO Earthquake 2x196-231%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin21-24% Ice Beam30-35% Thunderbolt59-70% Hydro Pump 2x216-255%KO | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Quilava is the middle stage between Cyndaquil and Typhlosion. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 129 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Quilava to get Cyndaquil eggs using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Crush Claw, Double Kick and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Quilava Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Quilava gets Covet and Crush Claw exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Burn Up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Quilava in Sun & Moon
You're catching Cyndaquil first, not Quilava. Cyndaquil appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Quilava in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch CyndaquilRoute 3SunGrass Lv.12 RouteEarlyIsland Scan (Sunday)Route 3MoonGrass Lv.12 RouteEarlyIsland Scan (Sunday)
Step 2Quilava ✓
Quilava Guide
In Sun & Moon, Quilava isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Typhlosion to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Sun & Moon, Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at level 14. Quilava can evolve into Typhlosion and Hisuian Typhlosion depending on the method. Quilava is a middle-stage evolution in the Cyndaquil line.
In Sun & Moon, Run Flash Fire on Quilava. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Quilava also gets Blaze, but they don't compare.
In Sun & Moon, Flash Fire is the hidden ability. It protects against fire moves. Worth hunting for if you want Quilava to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Quilava first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves