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Shadow Quilava

Shadow Quilava (Shadow)Fire
  • sunny
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Shadow Quilava is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,653 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Ember / Flamethrower. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Quilava Stats and Max CP

158 ATK
126 DEF
151 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1868 CP
Lvl 40
1653 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1180 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
944 CP
Lvl 15 Research
708 CP

Shadow Quilava's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Quilava PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Quilava is the middle stage of a three-stage Fire-type starter. As such, Shadow Quilava is not fit as a raid attacker and should really be evolved.

🔮 Dynamax

N/A

Shadow Quilava PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Now, of course, Shadow Quilava, as a middle-stage evolution, is not expected to perform particularly well in the Ultra League or the Master League. Certain middle-stage evolutions, such as Charjabug, do perform well in the Great League.

However, Shadow Quilava is not one of them. An unimpressive moveset and middling stats make Shadow Quilava a less than ideal choice for PvP.

🟡 Ultra League

Not recommended

🟣 Master League

Not recommended

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#152
Great LeagueGreat League
#794

Shadow Quilava Type Chart

Shadow Quilava takes increased damage from:Shadow Quilava takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Quilava takes reduced damage from:Shadow Quilava takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Quilava best moveset

Moves

Ember + Flamethrower

Fire
FireEmber
FireFlamethrower
Shadow Quilava's best Fire-type moveset is Ember / Flamethrower, with 9.28 DPS and 95.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Quilava ranks #152 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireEmberFireFlamethrower7.479.2895.0
2.NormalTackleFireFlamethrower7.269.0192.3
3.FireEmberFireFlame Charge6.658.2684.6
4.NormalTackleFireFlame Charge6.518.0882.8
5.FireEmberGroundDig6.498.0682.6
6.NormalTackleGroundDig6.307.8380.2
7.FireEmberNormalFrustration00.100
8.NormalTackleNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Flame Charge details page ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Flamethrower has no special effects.
    See Flamethrower details page ↗
  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Quilava's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Quilava's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Quilava has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Quilava CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Quilava reaches a maximum of 1,653 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 842–944 CP, rising to 1,053–1,180 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 665–708 CP.

Max CPMax CP1653 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch665 CP - 708 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs887 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids842 CP - 944 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1053 CP - 1180 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Quilava Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
123 CP273 CP3123 CP
4173 CP5222 CP6272 CP
7322 CP8372 CP9422 CP
10472 CP11519 CP12566 CP
13614 CP14661 CP15708 CP
16755 CP17802 CP18850 CP
19897 CP20944 CP21991 CP
221039 CP231086 CP241133 CP
251180 CP261228 CP271275 CP
281322 CP291369 CP301417 CP
311440 CP321464 CP331487 CP
341511 CP351535 CP361558 CP
371582 CP381605 CP391629 CP
401653 CP411674 CP421695 CP
431716 CP441737 CP451759 CP
461780 CP471802 CP481824 CP
491846 CP501868 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#156
Height0.89 m
Weight19 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CyndaquilCyndaquil
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
QuilavaQuilava
QuilavaQuilava
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
TyphlosionTyphlosion
  • Cyndaquil evolves into Quilava which costs 25 Candy.
  • Quilava evolves into Typhlosion which costs 100 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Quilava
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Quilava

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Quilava's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Quilava.

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Quilava Candy360 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Quilava Candy12 Shadow Quilava Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Quilava Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Quilava Candy-

Shadow Quilava Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Quilava from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Quilava in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Quilava family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Quilava in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

CyndaquilCyndaquil
QuilavaQuilava
TyphlosionTyphlosion
Hisuian Typhlosion (Hisuian)Hisuian Typhlosion
Shadow Hisuian Typhlosion (Hisuian Shadow)Shadow Hisuian Typhlosion
Shadow Cyndaquil (Shadow)Shadow Cyndaquil
Shadow Quilava (Shadow)Shadow Quilava
Shadow Typhlosion (Shadow)Shadow Typhlosion

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Quilava

Shadow Quilava high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Quilava. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Quilava Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Quilava Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
SilverThis POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
CrystalBefore battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Ruby, SapphireQUILAVA keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This POKéMON applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.
EmeraldIt intimidates foes with intense gusts of flames and superheated air. Its quick nimbleness lets it dodge attacks even while scorching an enemy.
FireRedThis POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
LeafGreenBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It intimidates foes with the heat of its flames. The fire burns more strongly when it readies to fight.
HeartGoldBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
SoulSilverThis Pokémon is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
XBefore battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
YBe careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Omega RubyQuilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.
Alpha SapphireQuilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air. This Pokémon applies its outstanding nimbleness to dodge attacks even while scorching the foe with flames.
Legends: ArceusThis creature's fur is most mysterious—it is wholly impervious to the burning touch of flame. Should Quilava turn its back to you, take heed! Such a posture indicates a forthcoming attack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Quilava’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Quilava is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Quilava in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Quilava in Pokémon GO are Ember and Flamethrower. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.28 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 95.045.

How does Shadow Quilava perform in Raids?

Shadow Quilava's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Quilava rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Quilava is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Quilava?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Quilava: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Shadow Quilava’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Quilava’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1653 CP and 1868 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Quilava be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Quilava can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Quilava Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Quilava cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.