#155 Cyndaquil
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D/P/Pt HGSS
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Cyndaquil Hinoarashi
ヒノアラシ
National: #155
Johto: #004
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Ability: Blaze
Blaze: When HP is below 1/3rd, Fire’s power increases to 1.5 times.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Fire Mouse Pokémon 1'08" 17.4lbs 45 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 1 Speed Point(s)
Yellow 0
Damage Taken
*1 *0.5 *2 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *1 *1 *2 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Ground
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It is timid, and always curls itself up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
SoulSilver It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from Emerald/XD
Sapphire Trade from Emerald/XD
Emerald Given by Professor Birch after completing Hoenn Dex
FireRed Trade from Emerald/XD
LeafGreen Trade from Emerald/XD
Colosseum Trade from Emerald/XD
XD Prize for Defeating Mt. Battle
Diamond Transfer from GBA via Pal Park
Pearl Transfer from GBA via Pal Park
Platinum None - Pal Park from 3rd Gen
HeartGold Receive from Professor Elm
SoulSilver Receive from Professor Elm
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
4Smokescreen--10020--
The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe's accuracy.
10Ember401002510
The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
13Quick Attack4010030--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
19Flame Wheel601002510
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. It may also leave the target with a burn.
22Defense Curl----40--
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
28Swift60--20--
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
31Lava Plume801001530
An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
37Flamethrower951001510
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
40Rollout309020--
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
46Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
49Eruption1501005--
The user attacks in an explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle359535--
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
6Smokescreen--10020--
The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe's accuracy.
10Ember401002510
The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
13Quick Attack4010030--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
19Flame Wheel601002510
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. It may also leave the target with a burn.
22Defense Curl----40--
The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
28Swift60--20--
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
31Lava Plume801001530
An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
37Flamethrower951001510
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
40Rollout309020--
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
46Double-edge12010015--
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
49Eruption1501005--
The user attacks in an explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the less powerful this attack becomes.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50 Overheat 140 90 5 100
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61 Will-o-wisp -- 75 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift 60 -- 20 --
Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Heat Wave 100 90 10 10
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Fury Swipes188015--Details
The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
Quick Attack4010030--Details
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
Reversal??10015--Details
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Thrash9010020--Details
The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
Foresight----40--Details
Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.
Covet4010040--Details
The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
Howl----40--Details
The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.
Crush Claw75951050Details
The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target's Defense.
Double-edge12010015--Details
A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Double Kick3010030--Details
The foe is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.
Flare Blitz1201001510Details
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the foe. The user sustains serious damage, too.
Extrasensory - HGSS Only801003010Details
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the foe flinch.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 39 52 43 60 50 65
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 99 - 146 51 - 93 43 - 85 58 - 100 49 - 91 63 - 105
Lv. 100 188 - 282 98 - 182 81 - 166 112 - 197 94 - 179 121 - 206
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 99 - 146 57 - 104 48 - 95 65 - 112 55 - 102 70 - 117
Lv. 100 188 - 282 109 - 203 91 - 185 125 - 219 105 - 199 135 - 229
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 99 - 146 62 - 114 52 - 104 71 - 123 60 - 112 77 - 128
Lv. 100 188 - 282 119 - 223 100 - 203 137 - 240 115 - 218 148 - 251

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