In Legends: Arceus, 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.

What is Quilava weak to?

In Legends: Arceus, Quilava's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

What is the best ability for Quilava?

In Legends: Arceus, 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.

What is Quilava's hidden ability?

In Legends: Arceus, Flash Fire is the hidden ability. It protects against fire moves. Worth hunting for if you want Quilava to compete at a higher level.

What role does Quilava play in battle?

In Legends: Arceus, Quilava fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 64 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Quilava Legends: Arceus - Weakness, Moveset & Evolution

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

80Speed · Above Avg

Is Quilava Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

Quilava keeps the Fire momentum going through the Crimson Mirelands. Evolves into Hisuian Typhlosion at level 36, picking up the Ghost dual type. The mid-game carries without issues.

How to Get Quilava in Legends: Arceus

Quilava starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Quilava in PLA

Cyndaquil is your first catch on the way to Quilava. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 3 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Cyndaquil
Jubilife Village
Lv.5Gift from NPC
Limited
Starter choice
Space-Time Distortion - Crimson Mirelands
Lv.35-50Cave
Rate 15%
Post-game
Train until Level 14 to evolve into Quilava
Step 2Quilava ✓
Space-Time Distortion - Crimson Mirelands
Lv.35-50Cave
Rate 15%
Post-game
or evolve from Cyndaquil (Step 1)
Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
- Typhlosion
  Lv 36
- Typhlosion
  Lv 36

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.

Quilava Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

What is Quilava Weak Against

Avg

3Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Fire

What is Quilava Strong Against

4Strong

4Resisted

0Immune

Score0

2xStrong

Grass Ice Bug Steel

½xResisted

Fire Water Rock Dragon

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Quilava

Samurott Water	C
Available Move Moves Hydro PumpLv. 43 Damage vs Quilava Hydro Pump 2x 138-163%KO View Samurott builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Available Moves Moves High HorsepowerLv. 34 Rock SlideLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava High Horsepower 2x 166-195%KO Rock Slide 2x 130-154%KO View Rhyperior builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 29 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 142-168%KO View Gyarados builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 85-100%KO View Vaporeon builds →
Mantine WaterFlying	C
Available Move Moves Hydro PumpLv. 37 Damage vs Quilava Hydro Pump 2x 110-129%KO View Mantine builds →

Quilava Evolutions

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 plenty of partners 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

4 Forms

#155Cyndaquil

Level 14

#156Quilava

#157TyphlosionLevel 36

Hisui

#157Hisui TyphlosionLevel 36

Stat Comparison 4 Stages

Cyndaquil

Fire

Quilava

Fire

Typhlosion

Fire

Hisui Typhlosion

Fire

58+19

78+20

ATK

64+12

84+20

DEF

58+15

78+20

SP.ATK

80+20

109+29

SP.DEF

65+15

85+20

SPE

80+15

100+20

BST

309C-Tier

405D-Tier+96

534C-Tier+129

ROLE

Balanced

Sweeper

TYPE

Utility

Special

Breeding is not available in this game

PLA Quilava Best Moveset

80 Sp. Atk at 80 Speed on Fire. The moveset has moderate pace and power as a stepping stone. One evolution from Hisuian Typhlosion and the Fire/Ghost typing that transforms the offensive identity.

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves List

Quilava's options are limited here. You've got Overheat and Flamethrower for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Fire hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Quick Attack+1

D4010030Normal

Lv 6

Ember

—6010025Fire

Lv 11

Rollout

D309020Rock

Lv 18

Flame Wheel

B9010025Fire

Lv 25

Swift

B60—20Normal

Lv 34

Flamethrower

B13510015Fire

Lv 43

Overheat

B195905Fire

TM Moves

Quilava can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Quilava doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

Tutor

Flamethrower

B13510015Fire

Tutor

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

Tutor

Rest

C——10Psychic

Tutor

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

Tutor

Swift

B60—20Normal

Tutor

Wild Charge

D9010015Electric

Base Stats

Above

HP58

Attack64

Defense58

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def65

Speed80

Total405

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.9 m

Weight19.0 kg

Base XP142

Abilities

Blaze

Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Flash FireHidden Ability

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+1SpDSpe+1

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entry

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.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus

Quilava Legends: Arceus Guide

In Legends: Arceus, 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 Legends: Arceus, Quilava's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Legends: Arceus, 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 Legends: Arceus, Flash Fire is the hidden ability. It protects against fire moves. Worth hunting for if you want Quilava to compete at a higher level.
In Legends: Arceus, Quilava fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 64 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

Dewott Water	D
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 18 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 70-83% View Dewott builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Available Move Moves BubbleLv. 1 Damage vs Quilava Bubble 2x 56-67% View Vaporeon builds →
Floatzel Water	C
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 18 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 70-83% View Floatzel builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 1 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 56-67% View Gyarados builds →
Psyduck Water	D
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 11 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 56-67% View Psyduck builds →

Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 29 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 142-168%KO View Gyarados builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 29 Water PulseLv. 9 Ancient PowerLv. 15 Damage vs Quilava Earth Power 2x 102-121%KO Water Pulse 2x 69-82% Ancient Power 2x 46-55% View Gastrodon builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 87-104%KO View Vaporeon builds →
Golduck Water	C
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 11 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 73-86% View Golduck builds →
Dewott Water	D
Available Move Moves Water PulseLv. 18 Damage vs Quilava Water Pulse 2x 67-79% View Dewott builds →

Samurott Water	C
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 34 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 119-141%KO View Samurott builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 29 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 143-168%KO View Gyarados builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 86-101%KO View Vaporeon builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves Earth PowerLv. 29 Water PulseLv. 9 Ancient PowerLv. 15 Damage vs Quilava Earth Power 2x 104-122%KO Water Pulse 2x 69-83% Ancient Power 2x 46-55% View Gastrodon builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Aqua TailLv. 23 RolloutLv. 1 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 104-122%KO Rollout 2x 23-29% View Bibarel builds →

Rampardos Rock	B
Available Move Moves Head SmashLv. 47 Damage vs Quilava Head Smash 2x 298-351%KO View Rampardos builds →
Samurott Water	C
Available Move Moves Hydro PumpLv. 43 Damage vs Quilava Hydro Pump 2x 139-164%KO View Samurott builds →
Gyarados WaterFlying	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 29 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 141-166%KO View Gyarados builds →
Vaporeon Water	B
Available Move Moves Aqua TailLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava Aqua Tail 2x 84-99% View Vaporeon builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Available Moves Moves High HorsepowerLv. 34 Rock SlideLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava High Horsepower 2x 164-193%KO Rock Slide 2x 130-154%KO View Rhyperior builds →

Palkia WaterDragon	S
Obtain MethodTemple Of Sinnoh Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Hydro PumpLv. 55 Earth PowerLv. 42 Power GemLv. 27 Damage vs Quilava Hydro Pump 2x 188-222%KO Earth Power 2x 103-121%KO Power Gem 2x 91-108%KO View Palkia builds →
Rampardos Rock	B
Available Move Moves Head SmashLv. 47 Damage vs Quilava Head Smash 2x 302-355%KO View Rampardos builds →
Samurott Water	C
Available Move Moves Hydro PumpLv. 43 Damage vs Quilava Hydro Pump 2x 142-168%KO View Samurott builds →
Landorus GroundFlying	B
Obtain MethodRamanas Island Interact Encounter Available Move Moves Earth PowerLv. 47 Damage vs Quilava Earth Power 2x 123-145%KO View Landorus builds →
Rhyperior GroundRock	B
Available Moves Moves High HorsepowerLv. 34 Rock SlideLv. 25 Damage vs Quilava High Horsepower 2x 166-195%KO Rock Slide 2x 132-155%KO View Rhyperior builds →

Settings

Quilava Legends: Arceus

Is Quilava Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?

How to Get Quilava in Legends: Arceus

Where To Catch Quilava in PLA

Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one

Quilava Weakness

What is Quilava Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Quilava

Quilava Evolutions

How to Evolve

PLA Quilava Best Moveset

Best Build

Moves List

How to Read the Moves Table

Tabs

Visual Signals

CAT (Category)

Tier (S to D)

PWR (Power)

Sorting & Filter

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Egg Moves

Tutor Moves

Base Stats

Quilava Legends: Arceus Guide