Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Typhlosion
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Typhlosion is the Volcano Pokémon — Fire from Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion. In Pokémon GO it is a Fire attacker with Incinerate / Shadow Claw + Blast Burn / Overheat / Fire Blast. Fire helps against Grass, Bug, Ice, and Steel; Water, Ground, and Rock hit Fire hard. Blast Burn from Cyndaquil Community Day (or an Elite TM) is its best Fire charged move. Hisuian Typhlosion is a separate Fire/Ghost regional form.
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Typhlosion (#157) is a Fire Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of the Johto Cyndaquil line. Trainers use it as a Fire raid attacker with Incinerate / Shadow Claw / Ember + Blast Burn / Overheat / Fire Blast / Solar Beam / Thunder Punch. Against Typhlosion, lead with Water, Ground, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Typhlosion is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0157. Use the Fire type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Blast Burn (Elite Charged TM if you missed Cyndaquil Community Day). Incinerate + Blast Burn / Overheat is the usual kit. Shadow Typhlosion is elite Fire DPS — remove Frustration before investing. Hisuian Typhlosion uses a different typing and move pool — see its separate spotlight.
Type matchups
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Typhlosion is your opponent, Water, Ground, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 223
- Defense
- 173
- Stamina
- 186
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Blast Burn is a Cyndaquil Community Day exclusive — unlock with an Elite Charged TM if you missed the event window.
Fast
- Incinerate · Standard
Fire energy / default
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy / PvP
- Ember · Standard
Fire alternate
Charged
- Blast Burn · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Fire nuke
- Overheat · Standard
Fire nuke
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire heavy
- Solar Beam · Standard
Grass coverage
- Thunder Punch · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- ember
- shadow claw
- incinerate
Charged
- fire blast
- overheat
- solar beam
- thunder punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #34 of 954 · CP 1486
Ember + Overheat
- Ultra League · rank #23 of 747 · CP 2497
Ember + Overheat
- Master League · rank #58 of 1023 · CP 3266
Ember + Overheat
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…ommon threats Lapras Water Gun Surf Skull Bash UL solid pick; bulk and versatile coverage Typhlosion (Hisuian) Shadow Claw Overheat Mystical Fire UL attacker; Ghost / Fire coverage is underr…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).