Cyclizar Evolution
Cyclizar Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Cyclizar Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Growl | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats. |
| Rapid Spin | normal | physical | 50 | 100 | Level 7 | The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. |
| Taunt | dark | status | – | 100 | Level 11 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Breaking Swipe | dragon | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 14 | The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. |
| Quick Attack | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 18 | The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first. |
| Bite | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 23 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 27 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Shed Tail | normal | status | 0 | – | Level 31 | The user creates a substitute for itself using its own HP before switching places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| Dragon Claw | dragon | physical | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage. |
| Shift Gear | steel | status | – | – | Level 40 | The user rotates its gears, boosting its Attack stat and sharply boosting its Speed stat. |
| Dragon Pulse | dragon | special | 85 | 100 | Level 45 | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 51 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dragon Rush | dragon | physical | 100 | 75 | Level 57 | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Acrobatics | flying | physical | 55 | 100 | TM | The user nimbly strikes the target. This attack does massive damage if the user isn't holding an item. |
| Aerial Ace | flying | physical | 60 | – | TM | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Draco Meteor | dragon | special | 130 | 90 | TM | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Dragon Cheer | dragon | status | 0 | 0 | TM | The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more. |
| Dragon Tail | dragon | physical | 60 | 90 | TM | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Endeavor | normal | physical | – | 100 | TM | The user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Fire Fang | fire | physical | 65 | 95 | TM | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Voice | normal | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| Ice Spinner | ice | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain. |
| Iron Head | steel | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Mud Slap | ground | special | 20 | 100 | TM | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Outrage | dragon | physical | 120 | 100 | TM | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Overheat | fire | special | 130 | 90 | TM | The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Scale Shot | dragon | physical | 25 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Supercell Slam | electric | physical | 100 | 95 | TM | The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Temper Flare | fire | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Thunder Fang | electric | physical | 65 | 95 | TM | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Thunderbolt | electric | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| Uproar | normal | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Wild Charge | electric | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Aqua Tail | water | physical | 90 | 90 | Egg | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Iron Tail | steel | physical | 100 | 75 | Egg | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | dark | physical | 65 | 100 | Egg | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Power Whip | grass | physical | 120 | 85 | Egg | The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to lash the target. |
Cyclizar Sprites
Apparently Cyclizar has been allowing people to ride on its back since ancient times. Depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals.
It can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. The rider’s body heat warms Cyclizar’s back and lifts the Pokémon’s spirit.
Cyclizar's Japanese name is Mototokage (モトトカゲ). Here are all the official names for Cyclizar across different languages:
Cyclizar Breeding
How to Get Cyclizar
Cyclizar is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Cyclizar in every game where it is available:
About Cyclizar
Cyclizar is a Dragon/Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 501, Cyclizar is classified as a Mount Pokémon and is part of the Cyclizar evolution line.
In competitive play, Cyclizar is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 15.38% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shed Skin and Regenerator, which allow it to function as a bulky pivot with incredible longevity. Cyclizar is weak to Ice, Fighting, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Cyclizar can learn 56 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Rapid Spin, U Turn, Knock Off, Draco Meteor. Standing at 1.6m tall and weighing 63kg, Cyclizar has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.