Quilava (#0156) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP58118–165226–320

Atk6462–127119–249

Def5856–121108–236

SpA8076–145148–284

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe8076–145148–284

Total405Higher than 39% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Quilava outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

With Flash Fire: Fire becomes 0×

Abilities

Blaze
Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Flash FireHidden ability
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0155CyndaquilFire
1. Level 14#0156QuilavaFire
  1. Level 36#0157TyphlosionFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

10EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

13Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

20Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

24Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

31SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

35Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

42Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15

46FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

53InfernoHas a 100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

57RolloutPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.RockPhys3090%20

64Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

68OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

75EruptionInflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM144Fire PledgeWith Water Pledge, doubles the effect chance of friendly Pokémon’s moves for four turns.FireSpec80100%10

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf 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.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCovetTakes the target’s item.NormalPhys60100%25

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDouble KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Volcano Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

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This creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.
Legends: Arceus
It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Crystal · X
This Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: マグマラシ
Japanese (romaji): Magmarashi
Korean: 마그케인
Chinese (Traditional): 火岩鼠
Chinese (Simplified): 火岩鼠
French: Feurisson
German: Igelavar
Spanish: Quilava
Italian: Quilava

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 142
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Field
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Colosseum 3 areas

Phenac City (East Exit)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30
Shadow Pokémon Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30
Snagem Hideout 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, after you have failed to capture them once. · Lv 30