Is Typhlosion Good in Legends: Arceus Playthrough?
Hisuian Typhlosion is Fire/Ghost, a combination unique to Hisui. The Ghost typing gives it immunity to Normal and Fighting, which are common throughout the survey work. Handles Ice encounters in the Alabaster Icelands and contributes to every major battle from evolution onward. A strong starter choice.
How to Get Typhlosion in Legends: Arceus
Typhlosion appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Typhlosion in PLA
Cyndaquil is your first catch on the way to Typhlosion. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5-50 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CyndaquilJubilife VillageLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve QuilavaSpace-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Cyndaquil (Step 1)- Step 3Typhlosion ✓Space-Time Distortion - Crimson MirelandsLv.35-50CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Quilava (Step 2)
Typhlosion Weakness
Water, Ground, and Rock moves hit Typhlosion for super-effective damage. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Typhlosion Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Typhlosion
 Samurott Water | C | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x72-85% Water Pulse 2x50-58% Ancient Power 2x33-39% | ||
 Bibarel NormalWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Bibarel builds →Aqua Tail 2x72-85% Rollout 2x18-21% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x206-244%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x114-134%KO Rock Slide 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Palkia WaterDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodTemple Of Sinnoh Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Palkia builds →Hydro Pump 2x131-155%KO Earth Power 2x72-85% Power Gem 2x64-76% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x208-245%KO | ||
Samurott Water | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Samurott builds →Hydro Pump 2x100-117%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Obtain MethodRamanas Island Interact Encounter Available Move Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Landorus builds →Earth Power 2x86-101%KO | ||
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rhyperior builds →High Horsepower 2x114-135%KO Rock Slide 2x91-107%KO | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Swampert can KO Typhlosion with Earthquake (133-156%). Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (139-164%). Rhyperior's Earthquake also KOs at 120-141%.
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x133-156%KO Flip Turn 2x80-94% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x139-164%KO Rapid Spin23-28% | ||
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemWeakness Policy NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Typhlosion View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Avalanche12-14% | ||
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
PLA Typhlosion Best Moveset
Hisuian Typhlosion adds Ghost to Fire for a unique Fire/Ghost TermStab combination at 119 Sp. Atk and 95 Speed. Ghost hits Psychic-types that resist Fire. The moveset runs special dual coverage that handles more matchups than pure Fire. 73/78/85 bulk survives enough to trade.
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
A solid spread overall. Typhlosion gets Overheat and Flamethrower for same-type damage alongside coverage across 8 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
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
Said to purify lost, forsaken souls with its flames and guide them to the afterlife. I believe its form has been influenced by the energy of the sacred mountain towering at Hisui’s center.
Typhlosion Legends: Arceus Guide
In Legends: Arceus, 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 Scarf is the standard set.
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 Legends: Arceus, run Eruption, Focus Blast, Heat Wave, and Extrasensory on Typhlosion. Eruption is the most common pick at 0% usage. Eruption provides reliable STAB damage.
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