Competitive Information for Cyndaquil [Ruby/Sapphire]
Fire
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's Fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cyndaquil? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Cyndaquil, a marvelous Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! Cyndaquil is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Cyndaquil's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Rollout
- Reversal
Cyndaquil thrives as a pretty decent Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical moves. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cyndaquil's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cyndaquil recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Reversal is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Cyndaquil has left).
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Item: Charcoal / White Herb
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
- Protect
Taking on single battles? Cyndaquil is a spectacular Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to crush rivals using brute special attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. White Herb will reset Cyndaquil's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Cyndaquil's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Cyndaquil this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cyndaquil? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Dig / Mud-Slap
- Rollout
- Reversal
Cyndaquil is an impressive Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This strategy is built to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Cyndaquil's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cyndaquil recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Reversal is a physical 0-base power Fighting-type move (more power the less hp your Cyndaquil has left).
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Item: Charcoal / White Herb
Ability: Blaze
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
- Protect
Cyndaquil thrives as a top-notch Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. It is primarily designed to overwhelm foes with forceful special power. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. White Herb will reset Cyndaquil's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). With Blaze, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.5x power. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Cyndaquil's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Cyndaquil's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Cyndaquil this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cyndaquil can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cyndaquil.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cyndaquil can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Cyndaquil
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Blaze + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Cyndaquil's stats
- Defense Curl
- Howl
Most notable and possible best moves for Cyndaquil
- Blast Burn
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Cyndaquil in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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