Is Typhlosion Good in Crystal Playthrough?
Crystal's most important starter choice. The move tutor gives MoveFlamethrower to other Pokemon, but Typhlosion has been providing Fire coverage since the first gym. No other Pokemon fills that gap as early or as consistently. Handles Jasmine, Pryce, and most of Kanto from the front of the party.
Cyndaquil trades roughly evenly with Falkner's team.
Quilava resists most of Bugsy's coverage and hits back hard.
Quilava trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.
Quilava has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Chuck's team hits Quilava's weaknesses hard.
Quilava resists most of Jasmine's coverage and hits back hard.
Quilava has the type edge here and should clean up Pryce's team.
Clair's team hits Typhlosion's weaknesses hard.
Typhlosion has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Typhlosion has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Typhlosion resists most of Erika's coverage and hits back hard.
Typhlosion has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.
Typhlosion trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Typhlosion trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Typhlosion trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Typhlosion trades roughly evenly with Blue's team.
Typhlosion has the type edge here and should clean up Will's team.
Typhlosion resists most of Koga's coverage and hits back hard.
Typhlosion trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Typhlosion has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Cyndaquil is available as a starter.
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- LV 12FireEmber60100%25
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- LV 27FireFlame Wheel90100%25
- After Jasmine
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- LV 36NormalSwift60100%20
- LV 46FireFlamethrower135100%15
Your Cyndaquil should hit Level 14 before you reach Bugsy, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 14)
- LV 14FireEmber60100%25
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 31FireFlame Wheel90100%25
- After Jasmine
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- LV 54FireFlamethrower135100%15
Your Quilava should hit Level 36 before you reach Clair, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 36)
- LV 36FireFlame Wheel90100%25
- After Bugsy
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- TM48FireFire Punch113100%15
- TM28GroundDig80100%10
- TM41ElectricThunder Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- After Jasmine
- TM23SteelIron Tail10075%15
- LV 60FireFlamethrower135100%15
How to Get Typhlosion in Crystal
You're catching Cyndaquil first, not Typhlosion. Cyndaquil appears but it's a rare spawn in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Typhlosion Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Typhlosion for super-effective damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 78 HP and balanced defenses, Typhlosion can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
What is Typhlosion Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Typhlosion
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x45-55% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Marill Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Marill builds →Water Gun 2x18-22% Rollout 2x11-15% Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Onix builds →Rock Throw 2x31-38% Mud-Slap 2x18-22% | ||
 Poliwag Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEcruteak City Surfing | ||
 Slowpoke WaterPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Slowpoke builds →Water Gun 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 2x11-15% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Obtain MethodGoldenrod City Gift | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Water Gun 2x30-36% Rollout 2x15-18% Mud-Slap 2x9-12% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x45-54% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Quagsire builds →Water Gun 2x30-36% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x59-70% Rollout 2x14-17% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Quagsire builds →Surf 2x63-74% Dig 2x53-63% Rollout 2x19-22% | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Psyduck builds →Surf 2x63-74% Dig 2x25-30% | ||
 Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Croconaw builds →Surf 2x59-70% Dig 2x33-40% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x88-104%KO Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x57-67% Rollout 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Poliwrath builds →Surf 2x64-77% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
 Marowak Ground | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x85-101%KO Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x55-65% Rollout 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Poliwrath builds →Surf 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Marowak Ground | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x85-101%KO Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x55-65% Rollout 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Poliwrath builds →Surf 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Marowak Ground | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x85-101%KO Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x55-65% Rollout 2x13-16% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Poliwrath builds →Surf 2x60-71% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Marowak Ground | B | |
Marowak Ground | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x110-130%KO Mud-Slap 2x9-11% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x113-134%KO Rollout 2x35-41% Surf 2x30-35% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x88-104%KO Earthquake 2x77-91% Surf 2x52-62% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Azumarill builds →Surf 2x54-64% Rollout 2x12-14% Mud-Slap 2x8-10% | ||
In Crystal, Exeggutor's Explosion hits Typhlosion for 71-84%. Cloyster's Explosion hits Typhlosion for 71-84%. Zapdos deals 37-44% with Thunder.
S | ||
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Exeggutor builds →Psychic30-36% Explosion71-84% Giga Drain12-15% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Cloyster builds →Surf 2x44-52% Explosion71-84% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Zapdos builds →Thunder37-44% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Snorlax builds →Double Edge39-46% Earthquake 2x65-77% | ||
Typhlosion Evolutions
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
Breeding
Breed with Typhlosion to get Cyndaquil eggs using 66 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Foresight, Fury Swipes, Quick Attack and 3 more.
C Typhlosion Best Moveset
Clean special attacker at 100 Sp. Atk and 100 Speed firing MoveFire Blast before most threats respond. MoveThunder Punch uses the special side for Electric coverage. Held ItemLeftovers sustains. Competes with Charizard for the top non-legendary Fire-type slot, matching raw offensive numbers.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Sunny Day
- Dynamic Punch
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Typhlosion misses out on Foresight and Fury Swipes. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Fire Blast and Flamethrower, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
When heat from its body causes the air around it to shimmer, this is a sign that it is ready to battle.
Typhlosion Crystal Guide
For Crystal, we rate Typhlosion B-Tier: a solid option in Crystal for the right team. At 534 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Fire Blast with Charcoal is the standard set.
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 Crystal, run Fire Blast, Sunnyday, Dynamicpunch, and Hiddenpowergrass on Typhlosion. Fire Blast is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
For Crystal, Typhlosion has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves