Special
Sweeper
CTier
100Speed · Fast

Stats & Training

The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Volcano Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.

Base Stats
High
HP78
C
Attack84
C
Defense78
C
Sp. Atk109
B
Sp. Def85
C
Speed100
B
Total534
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.7 m
5'07"Average
Weight79.5 kg
175.3 lbsStandard
Base XP267
High Yield
Abilities
BlazeTop Pick
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Flash FireHANot in game
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Flash Fire grants Fire immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.

Platinum

Typhlosion Weakness

Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Typhlosion for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 78 HP and balanced defenses, Typhlosion can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Typhlosion Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel
Type ChartAvg
3Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Score-1
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
WaterGroundRock
½xResist
FireGrassIceBugSteel
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Fire
STAB (4)
GrassIceBugSteel
How to Beat Typhlosion in Platinum (Best Counters)

In Platinum, Flygon can KO Typhlosion with Earthquake (113-133%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (98-115%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge also KOs at 118-138%.

Flygon
Flygon
GroundDragon
A
Recommended Build
AbilityLevitate
ItemChoice Scarf
NatureJolly
Moves
  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • OutrageSTAB
  • U Turn
  • Thunder Punch
Damage vs Typhlosion
Earthquake 2x
113-133%KO
Outrage
68-80%
U Turn
13-15%
View Flygon builds →

Platinum Evolution

End of the line. Typhlosion caps a three-stage chain that started at Cyndaquil. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+49 over Cyndaquil), and Typhlosion peaks at 534 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Cyndaquil
#155Cyndaquil
14
Level 14
Quilava
#156Quilava
36
Level 36
Typhlosion
#157Typhlosion
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Cyndaquil
Fire
Quilava
Fire
Typhlosion
Fire
HP
39
58+19
78+20
ATK
52
64+12
84+20
DEF
43
58+15
78+20
SP.ATK
60
80+20
109+29
SP.DEF
50
65+15
85+20
SPE
65
80+15
100+20
BST
309D-Tier
405D-Tier+96
534B-Tier+129
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Sweeper
TYPE
Utility
Special
Special

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Typhlosion to get Cyndaquil eggs using 131 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Covet, Crush Claw, Double Kick and 8 more.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
♂87.5%♀12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy
12 of 131·

Platinum Typhlosion Best Moveset

Prediction matters here. Choice Specs means Typhlosion can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Blaze back that up. Double STAB prevents free switches.

Best Build

Situational pick
Special Sweeper
Ability
Blaze
Item
Choice SpecsPOWER
Best Nature for Typhlosion
Timid+SPE

Typhlosion best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Special Sweeper Moveset

  • EruptionSTAB
  • Focus Blast
  • FlamethrowerSTAB
  • Hidden Power Grass

Recommended Teammates

Tyranitar
TyranitarDecent

Moves

Need something that threatens multiple types? Typhlosion's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Eruption and Blast Burn gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Ember
—4010025Fire
Lv 1
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
Lv 1
Leer
——10030Normal
Lv 1
Smokescreen
——10020Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
—3510035Normal
Lv 4
Smokescreen
——10020Normal
Lv 10
Ember
—4010025Fire
Lv 13
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 20
Flame Wheel
—6010025Fire
Lv 24
Defense Curl
———40Normal
Lv 31
Swift
—60—20Normal
Lv 35
Lava Plume
B8010015Fire
Lv 42
Flamethrower
A9510015Fire
Lv 46
Rollout
—309020Rock
Lv 53
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Lv 57
Eruption
S1501005Fire

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
——10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM78
Captivate
——10020Normal
HM01
Cut
—509530Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
C10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
———10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
B120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
A9510015Fire
TM56
Fling
——10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
S120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM83
Natural Gift
D—10015Normal
TM50
Overheat
B140905Fire
TM17
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C——20Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
—908520Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM43
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
B12010010Grass
HM04
Strength
C8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
——9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C—8510Poison
TM61
Will-O-Wisp
C—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Covet
—6010025Normal
Egg
Crush Claw
—759510Normal
Egg
Double Kick
—3010030Fighting
Egg
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Egg
Flare Blitz
B12010015Fire
Egg
Foresight
D——40Normal
Egg
Fury Swipes
—188015Normal
Egg
Howl
———40Normal
Egg
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Egg
Reversal
——10015Fighting
Egg
Thrash
—12010020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Blast Burn
—150905Fire
Tutor
Fire Punch
C7510015Fire
Tutor
Fury Cutter
—109520Bug
Tutor
Heat Wave
B1009010Fire
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Rollout
—309020Rock
Tutor
Snore
D4010015Normal
Tutor
Swift
—60—20Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
—120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
—808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D—10020Fighting

How to Get Typhlosion in Platinum

Typhlosion isn't available in the wild in Platinum. Start by transferring Cyndaquil from Gold, Crystal, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Cyndaquil to Typhlosion is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Typhlosion in Platinum

  1. Cyndaquil
    Step 1Obtain Cyndaquil

    Receive as a gift in:

    HeartGoldGift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon

    Then trade to Platinum to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalEmeraldOmega RubySunBrilliant Diamond
  2. Quilava
    Step 2Evolve into Quilava

    Receive as a gift in:

    HeartGoldGift · New Bark Town · Starter Pokémon

    Also found in:

    GoldCrystalEmeraldOmega RubySunBrilliant Diamond
  3. Typhlosion
    Step 3Typhlosion ✓

Typhlosion Guide

  • In Platinum, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Typhlosion. The 534 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a sweeper. Eruption with Choice Specs is the standard set.

  • In Platinum, watch for Starmie (Water) and Golem (Ground) when using Typhlosion. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem.

  • Flash Fire is what you want on Typhlosion. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Blaze) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Typhlosion worth using. With base 100 Speed, Flash Fire gives Typhlosion an edge before opponents can react.

  • Base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Typhlosion is a special attacker with base 109 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.

  • In Platinum, Typhlosion's hidden ability is Flash Fire. Protects against fire moves. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Typhlosion has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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