Cyndaquil - Generation 2 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Cyndaquil can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Gold
  • Pokémon Silver
  • Pokémon Crystal

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Cyndaquil learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6SmokeScreenNormalStatus 100
12EmberFireSpecial 40 100
19Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
27Flame WheelFireSpecial 60 100
36SwiftNormalPhysical 60
46FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100

Egg moves

Cyndaquil learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ForesightNormalStatus 100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
ThrashNormalPhysical 90 100

Moves learnt by HM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:

Moves learnt by level up

Cyndaquil learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 35 95
6SmokeScreenNormalStatus 100
12EmberFireSpecial 40 100
19Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
27Flame WheelFireSpecial 60 100
36SwiftNormalPhysical 60
46FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100

Egg moves

Cyndaquil learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Crystal. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
ForesightNormalStatus 100
Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
ReversalFightingPhysical 100
SubmissionFightingPhysical 80 80
ThrashNormalPhysical 90 100

Move Tutor moves

Cyndaquil can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Crystal from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100

Moves learnt by HM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95

Moves learnt by TM

Cyndaquil is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:

Cyndaquil egg move parents

Cyndaquil's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Cyndaquil are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Cyndaquil with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Cyndaquil with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Foresight

Fury Swipes

Quick Attack

Reversal

Submission

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Sketch

Thrash