Cyndaquil Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cyndaquil in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 46 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohCyndaquil Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Hails from the Johto region. Though usually curled into a ball due to its timid disposition, it harbors tremendous firepower.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Cyndaquil Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Cyndaquil Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cyndaquil via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| leer | — | Lv. 1 |
| smokescreen | — | Lv. 6 |
| ember | — | Lv. 10 |
| quick attack | — | Lv. 13 |
| flame wheel | — | Lv. 19 |
| defense curl | — | Lv. 22 |
| flame charge | — | Lv. 28 |
| swift | — | Lv. 31 |
| lava plume | — | Lv. 37 |
| flamethrower | — | Lv. 40 |
| inferno | — | Lv. 46 |
| rollout | — | Lv. 49 |
| double edge | — | Lv. 55 |
| burn up | — | Lv. 58 |
| eruption | — | Lv. 64 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Cyndaquil Locations
Cyndaquil can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern, and Volcanic Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Volcanic Cave, where you'll find it between Lv. 16 and 63 by cave with a variable spawn rate.
Sandsear Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Typhlo Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Volcanic Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries