Cyndaquil - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Cyndaquil is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Cyndaquil and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Cyndaquil learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Cyndaquil.

Hisui Pokedex
Hisuian Decidueye (#3)	Cyndaquil (#4)	Quilava (#5)

How to Get Cyndaquil

When you choose to join the Galaxy Team's Survey Corps, Professor Laventon will entrust you with one of three available starters.

You can choose Cyndaquil to join you as your partner before you start your adventure!

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Appears in Space-Time Distortions Post-Game

Cyndaquil can be caught randomly in Space-Time Distortions found in the areas listed above after clearing the main game.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

The Other Starters are available in the Post-Game too

Consequently, you can catch the other two starter Pokemon in these Space-Time Distortions as well, meaning that you no longer have to trade Pokemon in order to complete the starters unlike in previous games. Starters from the Space-Time Distortions also have a chance to be shiny!

Are Starters and Legendaries Shiny Locked?

Receive Cyndaquil from Professor Laventon Post Game

Once you have reached post-game, visit the Galaxy Team HQ and talk to Captain Cyllene followed by Professor Laventon.

The professor will hand you the two starters you did not choose at the beginning of the game if you agree to bring them along to your excursions.

Can the Starter Cyndaquil be Shiny?

All Pokemon found through static encounters are shiny-locked, meaning they are unable to be shiny. This applies to the starter you choose from Professor Laventon at the start of the game.

Starters found through other means will have a chance to be shiny, but you won't be able to have a shiny starter join you on your adventure.
How to Get Shiny Pokemon

Cyndaquil Evolution

Evolution Line
Cyndaquil	Lv. 17 →	Quilava	Lv. 36 →	Hisuian Typhlosion

Research Tasks for Cyndaquil

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've seen it use Ember	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use Quick Attack	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use Flame Wheel	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use a strong style move	1/2/4/10/15
	Times you've seen it use a agile style move	1/2/4/10/15
	Number you've evolved	1

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Cyndaquil's Research Tasks Fast

Use Ember four times, then evolve it.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Cyndaquil Type and Basic Info

Cyndaquil - Description

First introduced in Generation 2, Cyndaquil served as the Fire-type starter Pokemon in the Johto Region.

This timid mouse-like creature will often shoot flames out of its back to intimidate foes. When startled or surprised, the flames will burn more vigorously.

Professor Laventon came to the Hisui Region bringing along Cyndaquil and other Pokemon he met in various other regions. He will entrust you with Cyndaquil if you choose it as your partner before you start your adventure!

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Cyndaquil - Basic Info

Category	Fire Mouse Pokemon
Type
Height	1' 08"	Weight	17.4 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Oran Berry

Cyndaquil Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil Base Stats

Cyndaquil Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	Type	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Quick Attack		40	100	20
6 (15)	Ember		40	100	25
11 (20)	Rollout		40	90	20
18 (28)	Flame Wheel		60	100	20
25 (35)	Swift		60	-	20
34 (45)	Flamethrower		80	100	10
43 (54)	Overheat		110	90	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	Type	BP	Acc	PP
Aerial Ace		60	-	20
Swift		60	-	20
Rest		0	-	10
Iron Tail		100	75	5
Wild Charge		85	100	10
Flamethrower		80	100	10

Cyndaquil Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Hisuian Decidueye (#3)	Cyndaquil (#4)	Quilava (#5)

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Cyndaquil in Other Pokemon Games

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