#156 Quilava

#156 Quilava

Height0.9 m(2'11")
Weight19 kg(41.9 lbs)
Gender87.5%12.5%
Gen 2

Quilava's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 58
257
Attack 64
164
Defense 58
152
Sp. Atk 80
196
Sp. Def 65
166
Speed 80
196
1131
Type Effectiveness

Quilava Abilities

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

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

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Quilava Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Smokescreennormalstatus100Level 1The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target's accuracy.
Emberfirespecial40100Level 10The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Quick Attacknormalphysical40100Level 13The user lunges at the target to inflict damage, moving at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
Flame Wheelfirephysical60100Level 20The user attacks by cloaking itself in fire and charging at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Defense CurlnormalstatusLevel 24The user curls up and boosts its Defense stat.
Swiftnormalspecial60Level 31Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Flame Chargefirephysical50100Level 35Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Lava Plumefirespecial80100Level 42The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100Level 46The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Infernofirespecial10050Level 53The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.
Rolloutrockphysical3090Level 57The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Double Edgenormalphysical120100Level 64A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Overheatfirespecial13090Level 68The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Eruptionfirespecial150100Level 75The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user's HP, the lower the move's power.
Aerial Aceflyingphysical60TMThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Diggroundphysical80100TMThe user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Fangfirephysical6595TMThe user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Fire Pledgefirespecial80100TMA column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass counterpart, this move's power is boosted and a vast sea of fire appears.
Fire Spinfirespecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Flare Blitzfirephysical120100TMThe user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
Iron Headsteelphysical80100TMThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Play Roughfairyphysical9090TMThe user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
RoarnormalstatusTMThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Temper Flarefirephysical75100TMSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Wild Chargeelectricphysical90100TMThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090TMThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Covetnormalphysical60100EggThe user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Double Kickfightingphysical30100EggThe user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet.
Extrasensorypsychicspecial80100EggThe user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.
HowlnormalstatusEggThe user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats.
Reversalfightingphysical100EggAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Quilava Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Gold

Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.

Silver

This POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.

Crystal

Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.

Ruby

QUILAVA keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This POKéMON applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.

Emerald

It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.

In Other Languages

Quilava's Japanese name is Magmarashi (マグマラシ). Here are all the official names for Quilava across different languages:

JapaneseマグマラシMagmarashi
Korean마그케인
Chinese (Traditional)火岩鼠
FrenchFeurisson
GermanIgelavar
SpanishQuilava
ItalianQuilava
Chinese (Simplified)火岩鼠

Quilava Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience142

How to Get Quilava

Quilava is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Quilava in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Quilava

Quilava is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 405, Quilava is classified as a Volcano Pokémon and is part of the Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion evolution line.

In competitive play, Quilava is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Blaze and Flash Fire, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Quilava is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Quilava can learn 77 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.9m tall and weighing 19kg, Quilava has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.