Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil
Cyndaquil in Melee.
Games	Melee Brawl
Move	Flamethrower
Rarity	Common
Article on Bulbapedia	Cyndaquil (Pokémon)

Cyndaquil (ヒノアラシ, Hinoarashi) is a fictional creature from the Pokémon media franchise.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a Poké Ball Pokémon

When summoned from a Poké Ball, Cyndaquil will hop into the air and use Flamethrower, shooting fire from its back. Anyone that is caught in the attack's range will take consistent flame damage similar to Bowser's Fire Breath. It's optimal to grab an opponent while facing Cyndaquil, creating a "trap" of sorts that allows the opponent to take as much damage as possible. Flamethrower has a small attack radius, so it is relatively easy to avoid otherwise. To add, Cyndaquil can be knocked off the stage by any character (even the summoner) using attacks or items, similar to Marill and Chansey. Nothing is awarded for defeating Cyndaquil. Cyndaquil's attack does not harm the summoner.

As a trophy

Trophy from Melee.

Cyndaquil features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches.

Cyndaquil

Cyndaquil frighten easily, so they're often found curled up in balls. When threatened, they flare the flames on their backs to drive off enemies. Cyndaquil was one of three Pokémon that trainers could choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Silver, Gold, and Crystal. No one knows if their eyes are open. (Pokémon Gold & Silver 10/10)

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Cyndaquil does not return as a Poké Ball Pokémon, but it still appears as a trophy.

As a trophy

Trophy from Brawl.

Cyndaquil

A Fire Mouse Pokémon. It's a timid creature that often curls up into a ball. When threatened, it flares up the flames on its back to scare off enemies. When it's angry, it can produce powerful flames, but when it's tired, it has trouble producing fire and suffers from incomplete combustion. When it levels up, it evolves into Quilava. Its squinty eyes are adorable.

Origin

Cyndaquil is the basic Fire-type Starter Pokémon of Generation II. It evolves into Quilava at level 14 and then into Typhlosion at level 36. It can learn Flamethrower by level-up or, starting with Generation III, with TM35 in every game where it appears.