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typhlosion
Generation II · #0157 — Volcano Pokémon
Typhlosion, known as the Volcano Pokémon, is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and represents the final evolved form of the Cyndaquil evolutionary line. With a National Pokédex number of #157, this impressive creature stands 1.7 meters tall and weighs 79.5 kilograms, embodying the power and majesty of volcanic heat. As the ultimate evolution of Cyndaquil, which evolves from Quilava at level 36, Typhlosion has captivated trainers since its introduction in the Johto region with its fierce appearance and devastating special attack stat of 109. Beyond its original Fire-type form, Typhlosion gained a remarkable regional variant in Pokémon Legends: Arceus—the Hisuian Typhlosion—which transforms it into a Fire/Ghost-type Pokémon known as the Ghost Flame Pokémon, suggesting a profound connection to spiritual energy and ancient mysticism.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
79.5kg
Category
Volcano Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
yellow
Shape
quadruped
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Typhlosion Biology & Physical Characteristics
Typhlosion is a bulky, mammalian Pokémon with a distinctly quadrupedal body structure, though it possesses the remarkable ability to move bipedally when necessary. Its physiology is dominated by a cream-colored base coloration with distinctive dark green-blue markings across its back and the crown of its head, creating a striking visual contrast. The creature features a characteristically short, rounded snout paired with small, triangular eyes and ears that give it an alert expression, while its open mouth reveals sharp canine teeth and a thick tongue that hint at its predatory nature. Perhaps most notably, Typhlosion possesses several red spots along the back of its neck that serve as heat-producing organs capable of generating intense flames. A coarse, spiky fringe of fur runs along its rear, adding to its formidable appearance and serving both aesthetic and functional purposes in its thermal regulation. The Hisuian form presents subtle but significant changes, appearing slightly more slender at 1.6 meters and weighing 69.8 kilograms, with its dual Fire/Ghost typing reflected in a somewhat ethereal quality to its presence.
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Training
Breeding
Typhlosion Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Typhlosion exhibits a pronounced gender bias typical of many Pokémon species, with approximately 87.5 percent of individuals being male and only 12.5 percent female, creating significant availability differences for breeders seeking specific genders. This species belongs exclusively to the Field egg group, meaning that Typhlosion can only breed with compatible Pokémon also belonging to this category, limiting the genetic diversity and breeding options available to trainers. The base friendship value of 70 indicates that Typhlosion has a moderate natural affinity toward its trainer, making it relatively receptive to training but not exceptionally bonded from the start compared to higher friendship-valued species. With a hatch counter of 20 cycles, Typhlosion eggs require approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to hatch, representing a moderate incubation period that encourages trainers to invest time in the breeding process. The medium-slow growth rate means that Typhlosion requires substantially more experience points to level up compared to medium-paced Pokémon, making careful training and patience essential virtues for those raising Cyndaquil from its earliest stages through to its final Typhlosion form.
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typhlosion's Evolution Chain
Typhlosion Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Typhlosion completes the three-stage evolution line that begins with Cyndaquil, a Fire-type starter Pokémon available in Johto region games. The evolutionary journey progresses naturally and inevitably: Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava at level 14 (or level 17 in Pokémon Legends: Arceus), and Quilava subsequently evolves into its final form, Typhlosion, upon reaching level 36. This evolution represents a significant power spike, particularly in the special attack stat which jumps to an impressive 109, making Typhlosion a formidable special attacker. The evolution also brings improvements to its Speed stat (100) and maintains solid defensive capabilities with 78 HP, 78 Defense, and 85 Special Defense, creating a well-rounded final form. Notably, Typhlosion does not possess a Mega Evolution form in any generation, though its Hisuian regional variant essentially serves as an alternative evolutionary outcome for trainers in the Hisui region, acquiring Ghost-type properties and different stat distributions that favor special attack even more heavily at 119 while sacrificing some HP and Speed.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Typhlosion Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Typhlosion is an aggressively territorial Pokémon known for its unpredictable and volatile temperament, particularly when defending its domain or engaging in battles. According to Pokédex entries across multiple generations, when Typhlosion's rage reaches its peak, its body becomes so intensely heated that anything making contact with it will instantly ignite into flames. The creature possesses a legendary secret technique of considerable destructive power—it rubs its blazing fur together to cause massive explosions that can reduce entire landscapes to ash and cinder. Its natural habitat consists of volcanic regions and mountainous terrain where geothermal heat sources mirror its internal inferno. Typhlosion is famous for creating a shimmering heat haze around itself through the intensity of its flames, a visual phenomenon that serves as a warning sign to potential challengers that the Pokémon is primed and ready for battle. In the Hisui region, the Hisuian Typhlosion is said to purify lost and forsaken souls with its otherworldly flames, guiding them to the afterlife in a role suggesting spiritual significance and supernatural heritage influenced by the region's sacred mountain.
Pokedex Entries
Generation II
If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.
It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blaz ing fur together to cause huge explosions.
When heat from its body causes the air around it to shimmer, this is a sign that it is ready to battle.
Generation III
TYPHLOSION obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This POKéMON creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.
It can hide behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intense flames. TYPHLOSION create blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.
It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions.
If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.
Generation IV
It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.
If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.
It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions.
Generation V
It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.
It attacks using blasts of fire. It creates heat shimmers with intense fire to hide itself.
Generation VI
If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.
It has a secret, devastating move. It rubs its blazing fur together to cause huge explosions.
Typhlosion obscures itself behind a shimmering heat haze that it creates using its intensely hot flames. This Pokémon creates blazing explosive blasts that burn everything to cinders.
Generation VIII
Said to purify lost, forsaken souls with its flames and guide them to the afterlife. I believe its form has been influenced by the energy of the sacred mountain towering at Hisui's center.
Typhlosion Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Typhlosion derives from a elegant linguistic fusion, combining 'typhoon'—referring to the destructive spiral storms and violent weather phenomena—with 'explosion,' perfectly capturing this Pokémon's volatile nature and catastrophic power. The Japanese name, Bakphoon (バクフーン), similarly blends 'baku' (explosion) with 'phoon' (a phonetic reference to typhoon), creating a cohesive naming scheme across languages. Visually, Typhlosion's design draws inspiration from real-world badgers and weasels, particularly in its stocky, elongated body structure and aggressive facial features, yet scales these elements up to create a formidable volcanic creature. The red spots on its neck and the spiky fur fringe evoke imagery of volcanic vents and magma, while its overall proportions suggest a creature built for raw power rather than elegance. The creature embodies the primal, untamed force of nature—a living embodiment of volcanic fury that refuses domestication. The Hisuian form's design shifts toward a more spiritually ominous aesthetic, with subtler features and an ethereal quality that reflects its Ghost-type nature and role as a guide for departed souls.
Learnable Moves
Typhlosion can learn 102 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| blast burn | fire | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| eruption | fire | Special | 150 | 100 | 5 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flame wheel | fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| howl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| inferno | fire | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| lava plume | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Typhlosion Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Typhlosion's viability fluctuates depending on the metagame and generation, though its excellent special attack stat of 109 and solid speed of 100 provide a strong foundation for special attacking strategies. The primary ability, Blaze, serves as a crucial emergency tool that amplifies Fire-type move damage to 1.5 times normal when Typhlosion's health drops to one-third or less, enabling dramatic comebacks and OHKO (one-hit knockout) potential against weakened opponents. The hidden ability Flash Fire presents an alternative competitive niche, allowing Typhlosion to absorb incoming Fire-type moves and subsequently boost its own Fire-type moves to 1.5 times damage, transforming it from a pure special attacker into a strategic pivoting Pokémon capable of exploiting fire-based momentum. With a base stat total of 534, Typhlosion occupies a respectable but not exceptional tier in competitive play, requiring careful EV (effort value) investment and move selection to maximize effectiveness. The Hisuian form, boasting a higher special attack of 119 and gaining the Ghost-type, offers enhanced coverage options and different competitive profiles, with Frisk as its hidden ability providing valuable scouting information about opposing Pokémon's held items.
Commonly Asked Questions About Typhlosion
What type is Typhlosion?
Typhlosion is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Typhlosion evolve from?
Typhlosion evolved from quilava that evolved from cyndaquil.
What are Typhlosion's weaknesses?
Typhlosion is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Typhlosion Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Typhlosion has achieved significant cultural prominence within the Pokémon franchise, particularly among fans of the Johto generation and the beloved Gold and Silver games that introduced it to the world. The Pokémon serves as the iconic final evolution of one of the three Johto starter Pokémon, giving it iconic status comparable to Charizard from Kanto or Venusaur from the original generation. In the Pokémon animated series, Jimmy's Typhlosion became a memorable and important team member, showcasing the Pokémon's combat prowess and fierce personality to audiences globally and cementing its place in anime lore. The introduction of Hisuian Typhlosion in Pokémon Legends: Arceus sparked renewed interest in the species, presenting fans with a completely reimagined Fire/Ghost-type variant that explored deeper spiritual and mythological dimensions previously unexplored in Typhlosion's character. Trading card game representations of Typhlosion have appeared consistently throughout TCG history, with various powerful and strategically interesting card versions reflecting the Pokémon's competitive viability and widespread appeal to collectors.
Where to Find Typhlosion in Every Pokémon Game
Typhlosion can be obtained through natural progression in games where Cyndaquil serves as a starter Pokémon, particularly in the Johto region games including Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, as well as in Pokémon Legends: Arceus where it appears as the Hisuian variant. In these titles, trainers begin with Cyndaquil as a starter choice and naturally evolve it through Quilava into Typhlosion by level 36, making it an accessible option for any player willing to invest in training their chosen starter. Beyond starter availability, Typhlosion occasionally appears in later generation games through various methods including wild encounters in volcanic or geothermal areas, breeding chains, in-game events, or post-game encounters with trainers who use the Pokémon. The Hisuian form of Typhlosion is exclusive to Pokémon Legends: Arceus and its sequel material, making it region-specific and unavailable in mainstream Pokémon games outside that title's ecosystem. Transfer mechanisms like Pokémon Home have expanded modern availability, allowing players to move Typhlosion between compatible games and ensuring that trainers can access this Volcano Pokémon across multiple generations and platforms, though specific catch rates and encounter frequencies vary significantly depending on the title and player location within that game's world.