Here is a guide for Cyndaquil as a starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus has all kinds of Pokemon to catch and use. There are strong Pokemon among each type, and Cyndaquil is one of the strongest fire types. Cyndaquil is among the three other starter Pokemon you will get after starting the game. If you have taken Cyndaquil, check out the complete guide have created for Cyndaquil as a Starter Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
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A Complete Guide For Cyndaquil As A Starter Pokemon
Cyndaquil has three evolutions in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Professor Laventon will ask you to catch him at the beginning of the game, and later you will be given the choice of picking it as your starter Pokemon. Even if you don’t choose it as your starter Pokemon, you will be able to get it after you finish your story. After completing the game, players can get the rest of the starter Pokemon apart from Cyndaquil from Professor Laventon.
Cyndaquil Base Stats and Evolution Chart
Due to small in size, Cyndaquil has a low base total but is the quickest among all Starter Pokemon at Level 5. It does do an excellent job of catching up after each evolution. Its final evolution Hisuian Typlosion gives it a big boost making it the highest among all other Starter Pokemon at Level 36 with a base stat total of 534.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Level | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
Cyndaquil | 309 | Fire | 5 | 39 | 52 | 60 | 43 | 50 | 65 |
Quilava | 405 | Fire | 14 | 58 | 64 | 80 | 58 | 65 | 80 |
Hisuian Typlosion | 534 | Fire and Ghost | 36 | 73 | 84 | 119 | 78 | 85 | 95 |
Cyndaquil Move List and Weaknesses
Cyndaquil is a Fire-type Pokemon, so it has three weaknesses damage from Rock, Water, and Ground types moves will be multiplied by two.
It is strong against Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel, doing two times the damage with each move. It also takes half the damage against all Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Fairy moves. Moreover, Below we have made a complete list of all the moves Cyndaquil learns or can Learn:
All Moves Cyndaquil Learns
Level Learned | Move Name | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Stat Conditions |
Level 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | 30 | Normal | User Attacks first always |
Level 6 | Amber | 60 | 100 | 25 | Fire | May Burn the Opponent |
Level 11 | Rollout | 30 | 90 | 20 | Rock | Doubles in Power in each Turn for five turns |
Level 18 | Flame Wheel | 90 | 100 | 25 | Fire | May Burn the Opponent |
Level 25 | Swift | 60 | Null | 20 | Normal | Always Hits |
Level 34 | Flamethrower | 135 | 100 | 15 | Fire | May Burn, The Opponent |
Level 43 | Overheat | 195 | 90 | 5 | Fire | Sharply Lowers User’s Special Attack |
All Moves Cyndaquil Can Learn from Move Shop
Move Name | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Stat Conditions |
Aerial Ace | 60 | Null | 20 | Flying | Always Hits |
Swift | 60 | Null | 20 | Normal | Always Hits |
Rest | Null | Null | 10 | Psychic | It gets Fully Healed, but it will sleep for two turns |
Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | 15 | Steel | May Lower Opponents Defense |
Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | 15 | Electric | User takes Recoil Damage |
Flamethrower | 135 | 100 | 15 | Fire | May Burn the Opponent |
Best team comp for Cyndaquil starter
Every Pokemon is strong and weak against different kinds of Pokemon. So you will need to have a balanced Pokemon lineup to counter every type of Pokemon. Since Cyndaquil is weak against Ground, Rock, and Water Pokemon, you will need to have all other kinds of Pokemon which are robust against them.
You can be held up to 6 Pokemon in your team at one time, and below, we have added the best Pokemon you can catch and keep in your team. We have also made a table for a side-to-side comparison of stats of different evolutions at the same level.
Luxray
Luxray is one the most Powerful electric-type Pokemon you can find early in the game. You can find his more diminutive form Shinx at Sandgem Flats in Obsidian Fieldlands and many areas of Coronet Highlands. Electric types are strong against Water and Flying types, which you will find in abundance throughout your journey. In addition, Luxray has high attack stats, and it is an excellent addition to your team.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Evolves at Level | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
Shinx | 263 | Electric | 15 | 45 | 65 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 45 |
Luxio | 363 | Electric | 30 | 60 | 85 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 60 |
Luxray | 523 | Electric | No more Evolution | 80 | 120 | 95 | 79 | 79 | 70 |
Overqwil
Overqwil is a special type of Pokemon available in the game, which you can acquire. Just catch Qwilfish from Ramanas Island in Obsidian Fieldlands and make it use Strong Style Barb Barrage 20 times to evolve into Overqwil.
It is a Dark and Poison-type Pokemon with good overall stats and moves. Due to its type and activities, Overqwil is strong against Ghost, Dragon, Grass, Flying, and Dark-type Pokemon, and can cover battles with different Pokemon and still manage to win. Hence this is why having it in your team can be very helpful.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Evolves At Level | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
Hisuian Qwilfish | 440 | Dark and Poison | Use Barb Barrage 20 times | 65 | 95 | 55 | 85 | 55 | 85 |
Hisuian Overqwil | 510 | Dark and Poison | No More Evolution | 85 | 115 | 65 | 95 | 65 | 85 |
Gallade
Gallade is next on our list, and it is a Psychic/Fairy-Type Pokemon you can find at the Snowpoint Temple area of Albaster Iceland. You can also get Gallade by evolving Ralts to Kirlia and later to Gallade. Kirlia typically evolves into Gardevoir.
However, you can use the Dawn stone to evolve it to Gallade. Gallade is strong against Normal, Ice, Rock, Steel, Fighting, and Poison. Moreover, Ghost Type moves don’t affect it at all. You can use Future site, and other close-combat moves can quickly significantly impact any battle.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Evolves At Level | Base HP | Base Attack | Base Special Attack | Base Defense | Base Special Defense | Speed |
Ralts | 198 | Psychic and Fairy | 20 | 28 | 25 | 45 | 25 | 35 | 40 |
Kirlia | 278 | Psychic and Fairy | Dawn Stone | 38 | 35 | 65 | 35 | 55 | 50 |
Gallade | 518 | Psychic and Fairy | No More Evolution | 68 | 125 | 95 | 79 | 79 | 70 |
Honchkrow
Honchkrow is a Dark and Flying time Pokemon you can find in Bathers’ Lagoon in Cobalt Coastlands, Ridge area of Crimson Mirelands, and by evolving Murkrow. Murkrow is a valuable Pokemon in your lineup as it is resistant to Ground-type moves and Psychic moves. You can easily defeat Flying, Grass, and Dragon-type Pokemon using him as he does double damage to them. Check out the stat comparison between Murkrow and Honchkrow at the same level to better understand why you should evolve Murkrow.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Evolves At Level | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
Hisuian Qwilfish | 405 | Dark and Poison | Using Dusk Stone | 60 | 85 | 85 | 42 | 42 | 91 |
Hisuian Overqwil | 505 | Dark and Poison | No More Evolution | 100 | 125 | 105 | 52 | 52 | 71 |
Togekiss
Togekisss is the last Pokemon you need in your team. Togekiss is a Fairy and Flying-type Pokemon you can find in Lake Verify or evolve from Togetic and Togepi. You can evolve Togepi by increasing your friendship level to a certain level. After that us the shiny stone to evolve Togetic to Togekiss.
Togekiss is a must-have Pokemon as it is strong against Grass, Fighting, and Bug Type Pokemon, which you will see in abundance in the game. Togekiss also has Last resort and Sky attack, giving you an edge in Battles. Moreover, below we have made a table comparing the stats of each Evolution state at the same level.
Evolutions | Total | Type | Evolves At Level | Base HP | Base Attack | Base Special Attack | Base Defense | Base Special Defense | Speed |
Togepi | 245 | Fairy | High Friendship | 35 | 20 | 40 | 65 | 65 | 20 |
Togetic | 405 | Fairy and Flying | Shiny Stone | 55 | 40 | 80 | 85 | 105 | 40 |
Togekiss | 545 | Fairy and Flying | No More Evolution | 85 | 50 | 120 | 95 | 115 | 80 |