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.
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 foe with flames.
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 foe with flames.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar can KO Quilava with Stone Edge (252-296%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (198-233%). Gastrodon's Scald also KOs at 106-125%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x252-296%KO Pursuit51-60% Crunch100-118%KO Superpower100-118%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x198-233%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x125-147%KO Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Quilava View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin16-19% Scald 2x122-144%KO Ice Beam23-27% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Crush Claw, Double Kick and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Eruption and Overheat.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Quilava in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Quilava. The 2-stage line runs through Cyndaquil, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 14 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Quilava in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch CyndaquilRoute 101Omega RubyGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyOne-timePost-Elite FourRoute 101Alpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyOne-timePost-Elite Four
Step 2Quilava ✓
Quilava Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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