typhlosion-hisui #10233
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typhlosion-hisui
Generation II · #10233 — Volcano Pokémon
Hisuian Typhlosion is a Fire/Ghost-type regional variant of the classic Volcano Pokémon, first introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This haunting reinterpretation of Typhlosion represents a fascinating departure from its traditional Fire-type predecessor, embodying the spiritual and supernatural elements of ancient Hisui. According to Pokédex lore, Hisuian Typhlosion is said to purify lost, forsaken souls with its ethereal flames and guide them to the afterlife, suggesting a deep connection to the mystical energies emanating from the sacred mountain at Hisui's center. The transformation of this iconic Pokémon into a spectral Fire/Ghost hybrid demonstrates how regional variants can completely reimagine a species while maintaining the core essence of its identity. With a base stat total of 534—identical to its standard form—Hisuian Typhlosion distributes its strengths differently, sacrificing raw speed and HP for a significant boost in Special Attack, making it a more focused special attacker than its Kantonian counterpart.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
69.8kg
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.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Typhlosion-hisui Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hisuian Typhlosion maintains the general bulky mammalian structure of its standard form but displays striking spectral modifications that reflect its Ghost-type nature. Standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing 69.8 kilograms, it is noticeably smaller and lighter than the traditional Typhlosion, suggesting a more ethereal, less physically substantial existence. The most dramatic visual distinction lies in its flame presentation; rather than the typical fiery eruptions around its neck and back, Hisuian Typhlosion's flames are cloaked in an otherworldly, ghostly quality that shimmers with spectral energy. Its coloration maintains the cream and dark blue-green palette of the standard form, but the manifestation of its fire appears more translucent and supernatural, embodying the duality of its Fire/Ghost typing. The Pokédex notes indicate that when its heat causes the air to shimmer, it signals the Pokémon's readiness for battle, yet in Hisuian form, this shimmer carries an undeniably eerie quality that reflects its connection to the spiritual realm and the souls it is said to guide toward the afterlife.
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Breeding
Typhlosion-hisui Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hisuian Typhlosion maintains the same gender ratio as standard Typhlosion, with 87.5% males and 12.5% females in wild populations, reflecting a significant skew toward male specimens. This gender distribution is consistent across the entire evolutionary line, from Cyndaquil through its evolution into Typhlosion, suggesting an inherent biological pattern rather than a regional variation. Both male and female Hisuian Typhlosion belong to the Field egg group, enabling breeding with a wide array of compatible Pokémon species and allowing trainers to produce offspring that may inherit moves and abilities through careful breeding practices. The base happiness value of 70 indicates that this variant maintains the moderate friendliness of its predecessors, responding reasonably well to trainer bonding but not exhibiting the heightened loyalty of some other Pokémon species. The egg cycle duration of 20 cycles (approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps) remains unchanged from standard Typhlosion, meaning that breeding programs for Hisuian variants require the same time investment as traditional forms. The Hidden Ability for Hisuian Typhlosion is Frisk, which reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle, offering a strategic advantage distinct from the Blaze ability that most specimens possess.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm04
gold silver
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
crystal
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
+570 more TMs/HMs
typhlosion-hisui's Evolution Chain
Typhlosion-hisui Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hisuian Typhlosion evolves from Quilava at level 36, mirroring the evolutionary pathway of standard Typhlosion but with a crucial regional twist. In the Hisui region specifically, Quilava undergoes a transformation upon reaching level 36 that not only grants it the final form's power but also channels the environmental and spiritual energies unique to ancient Hisui, resulting in the Fire/Ghost typing. This evolution appears to be directly influenced by exposure to the sacred mountain's energy that towers at the region's center, as mentioned in the Legends: Arceus Pokédex entry. The evolutionary line begins with Cyndaquil, a pure Fire-type that first evolves into Quilava at level 14 or 17 (depending on the game), maintaining its Fire-type classification throughout these early stages. Only upon reaching the final evolution in Hisui does the Pokémon acquire its Ghost-type aspect, suggesting that the spiritual transformation is an environmental phenomenon rather than a natural biological progression. Unlike some other regional variants, Hisuian Typhlosion does not possess a Mega Evolution form, remaining focused on its unique dual-type identity as the culmination of the Hisuian starter line's development.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Typhlosion-hisui Behaviour and Natural Habitat
As a resident of the Hisui region, Hisuian Typhlosion occupies a unique ecological and spiritual niche distinct from its standard counterpart. The species is believed to inhabit areas permeated with spiritual energy, particularly in proximity to sacred locations and mountain peaks, where the boundary between the material and spectral worlds grows thin. Unlike traditional Typhlosion, which creates explosive blazes and shimmering heat hazes through intense physical combustion, Hisuian Typhlosion channels its flames with a more controlled, meditative quality befitting its role as a guide for lost souls. Trainers and researchers in the ancient Hisui region observed that this variant emerges most actively during twilight hours and periods of spiritual significance, suggesting a nocturnal or crepuscular behavioral pattern aligned with its Ghost-type nature. The Pokédex entries suggest that Hisuian Typhlosion approaches combat with a different philosophy than its standard form—rather than the raw explosive power emphasized in other regions, it appears to engage in battles with deliberate precision, channeling both fire and spectral energy in coordinated fashion. Its presence is often accompanied by an eerie atmosphere, and local Hisuian peoples incorporated reverence for this variant into their cultural practices.
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-hisui Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Typhlosion derives from the Greek words 'typhlos' (blind or smokescreen) and 'erosion,' emphasizing the volcanic and explosive nature of the standard form. In the Japanese tradition, it is called Bakfoon (バクフーン), with 'baku' potentially referencing the explosive nature of its attacks and 'foon' relating to the wind or atmosphere it creates. The Hisuian variant's design philosophy represents a spiritual reinterpretation rather than a linguistic renaming, maintaining the Typhlosion identity while visually incorporating Ghost-type aesthetics through spectral flame effects and a more ethereal presentation. The transformation reflects Game Freak's approach to regional variants, wherein the Pokémon's name remains constant while its visual representation and type composition adapt to regional environmental and cultural contexts. The Japanese cultural and spiritual influences evident in Hisui's design directly inspired Hisuian Typhlosion's conceptualization as a guide for souls, drawing from Shinto and Buddhist traditions regarding spiritual purification and the passage of souls to the afterlife. The Ghost-type classification specifically serves as a metaphorical bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, while the retained Fire-typing symbolizes the purifying and transformative properties of flame across multiple spiritual traditions.
Learnable Moves
Typhlosion-hisui can learn 74 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infernal parade | ghost | 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 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 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 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Typhlosion-hisui Competitive Battle Guide
Hisuian Typhlosion's competitive viability stems from its specialized stat distribution, which emphasizes Special Attack (119) over the standard form's inferior Special Attack (109), while accepting modest reductions in HP (73 vs. 78) and Speed (95 vs. 100). This 10-point boost to Special Attack compensates somewhat for the speed reduction, allowing Hisuian Typhlosion to function as a dedicated special attacker capable of dealing significant damage before slower opponents act. The Fire/Ghost typing provides unique coverage options and type advantages, resisting Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Fairy, and Ghost-type moves while gaining immunity to Normal and Fighting-type attacks through its Ghost typing—a critical defensive advantage. However, the typing introduces new weaknesses to Dark, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves, creating clear strategic vulnerabilities that competent opponents can exploit. Hisuian Typhlosion's movepool, enhanced by its Ghost typing, grants access to spectral attacks alongside its traditional Fire-type arsenal, enabling it to threaten a broader range of opponents than standard Typhlosion. The Blaze ability activates at 1/3 HP or lower, increasing Fire-move damage to 1.5× power during desperate late-game scenarios, while the Hidden Ability Frisk provides valuable information about opponent items. Its medium-slow growth rate means it reaches competitively relevant levels at a measured pace, requiring consistent training investment.
Commonly Asked Questions About Typhlosion-hisui
What type is Typhlosion-hisui?
Typhlosion-hisui is a fire and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Typhlosion-hisui evolve into?
Typhlosion-hisui does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Typhlosion-hisui's weaknesses?
Typhlosion-hisui is weak to ghost, dark, ground, rock and water type moves.
Typhlosion-hisui Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hisuian Typhlosion emerged as a significant cultural icon within Pokémon Legends: Arceus, representing the game's thematic exploration of ancient Hisui and the spiritual dimensions of Pokémon evolution. The variant's design and lore deeply influenced fan communities, with many players resonating with its role as a guide for lost souls—a metaphor that added emotional and spiritual depth to the competitive gameplay experience. Unlike standard Typhlosion, which predominantly appears in modern-era games as a powerful but straightforward fire-type starter, Hisuian Typhlosion's supernatural aspects generated substantial discussion within fan communities regarding the nature of Pokémon evolution and how environmental factors shape regional variants. The Ghost-type addition sparked considerable debate among competitive players and casual fans alike, challenging traditional perceptions of Typhlosion's identity and expanding the species' narrative possibilities. In Japanese cultural contexts particularly, the spiritual purification themes resonated with existing Shinto and Buddhist traditions, making Hisuian Typhlosion feel authentically grounded in the regional setting. The variant has appeared prominently in fan art, creative fiction, and community discussions about regional form design philosophy, establishing itself as a beloved representation of how Game Freak can reinvent iconic Pokémon while respecting their original identity.
Where to Find Typhlosion-hisui in Every Pokémon Game
Hisuian Typhlosion is primarily available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it serves as the final evolution of the Hisui region's Fire-type starter Pokémon, Cyndaquil. Players choosing Cyndaquil as their initial partner will naturally progress through the evolutionary line, obtaining Quilava at level 14 and Hisuian Typhlosion at level 36 through standard leveling mechanics. The variant was subsequently made available in The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, where it can be obtained by evolving Hisuian Quilava at the appropriate level or through Pokémon transfers from Legends: Arceus. Players who complete the Legends: Arceus campaign can transfer their Hisuian Typhlosion to later generations via Pokémon Home, allowing the variant to persist in modern competitive and casual play. The catch rate of 45 and base happiness of 70 reflect moderate trainability for captured specimens, though most players will obtain their Hisuian Typhlosion through the starter evolution route rather than wild encounters. Its presence in multiple recent games ensures continued accessibility for new players discovering the variant, while event distributions and promotional offers occasionally feature Hisuian starter Pokémon to increase availability. The variant remains region-locked to Hisui-based games unless transferred forward, distinguishing it from standard Typhlosion's broader availability across multiple generation titles.