Quilava
Fire-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Typhlosion for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ember Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Quilava takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 435
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 944 CP
Quilava moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Quilava is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Quilava
How to get Quilava
- Evolve from
- Cyndaquil · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Quilava knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 39 | 1,428 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 39 | 1,546 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,131 | 1,204 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 687 | 732 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 909 | 968 |
Is Quilava good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Quilava has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (158), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Quilava deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 73 |
| Lv 3 | 123 |
| Lv 4 | 173 |
| Lv 5 | 222 |
| Lv 6 | 272 |
| Lv 7 | 322 |
| Lv 8 | 372 |
| Lv 9 | 422 |
| Lv 10 | 472 |
| Lv 11 | 519 |
| Lv 12 | 566 |
| Lv 13 | 614 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 661 |
| Lv 15 | 708 |
| Lv 16 | 755 |
| Lv 17 | 802 |
| Lv 18 | 850 |
| Lv 19 | 897 |
| Lv 20 | 944 |
| Lv 21 | 991 |
| Lv 22 | 1,039 |
| Lv 23 | 1,086 |
| Lv 24 | 1,133 |
| Lv 25 | 1,180 |
| Lv 26 | 1,228 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,275 |
| Lv 28 | 1,322 |
| Lv 29 | 1,369 |
| Lv 30 | 1,417 |
| Lv 31 | 1,440 |
| Lv 32 | 1,464 |
| Lv 33 | 1,487 |
| Lv 34 | 1,511 |
| Lv 35 | 1,535 |
| Lv 36 | 1,558 |
| Lv 37 | 1,582 |
| Lv 38 | 1,605 |
| Lv 39 | 1,629 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,653 |
| Lv 41 | 1,674 |
| Lv 42 | 1,695 |
| Lv 43 | 1,716 |
| Lv 44 | 1,737 |
| Lv 45 | 1,759 |
| Lv 46 | 1,780 |
| Lv 47 | 1,802 |
| Lv 48 | 1,824 |
| Lv 49 | 1,846 |
| Lv 50 | 1,868 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0156
- Height
- 0.89 m
- Weight
- 19.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0156_POKEMON_QUILAVA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Quilava in Pokemon GO?
Quilava's best moveset is Ember (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Quilava's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Quilava takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Quilava's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Quilava reaches 1,868 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,653 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Quilava?
A perfect 15/15/15 Quilava shows 944 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,180 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Quilava better than regular Quilava?
Shadow Quilava deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Quilava in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Cyndaquil (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Quilava be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Quilava depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.