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No. 0157 · Generation II · Johto

Typhlosion

The Volcano Pokémon

TL;DR. Typhlosion is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 534. If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.

Fire

If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.

Height1.7 m
Weight79.5 kg
AbilitiesBlaze
HiddenFlash Fire
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 534. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 78
Attack 84
Defense 78
Sp. Attack 109
Sp. Defense 85
Speed 100
Total534
534 base stat total, the 157th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Fire-types.
109 base Special Attack, Typhlosion's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Typhlosion in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Typhlosion reaches 2,889 CP at level 40 and 3,305 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack223
GO Defense173
GO Stamina186
Max CP (L40)2,889
Max CP (L50)3,266
Best buddy (L51)3,305
Raid catch CP 1,574–1,651 (L20). Weather boosted 1,968–2,064 (L25).

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Competitive

Typhlosion in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Typhlosion across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #300 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #300 82.3 score
Ultra League #165 84.8 score
Master League #207 62.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Typhlosion.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Typhlosion, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Typhlosion?

Typhlosion is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Typhlosion weak to?

Typhlosion takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Typhlosion resistant to?

Typhlosion resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Typhlosion evolve?

Typhlosion evolves from Quilava (Level 36). Typhlosion is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Typhlosion from?

Typhlosion was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0157.

What are Typhlosion's base stats?

Typhlosion has HP 78, Attack 84, Defense 78, Special Attack 109, Special Defense 85, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 534.

What are Typhlosion's abilities?

Typhlosion can have the ability Blaze, plus the Hidden Ability Flash Fire.

Is Typhlosion legendary or mythical?

No. Typhlosion is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Typhlosion's best stat?

Typhlosion's highest base stat is Special Attack at 109, which ranks 18th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Typhlosion good?

Typhlosion has a base stat total of 534, the 157th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Typhlosion as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Typhlosion in Gold
Gen II Gold
Typhlosion in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Typhlosion in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Typhlosion in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Typhlosion in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Typhlosion in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Typhlosion 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Typhlosion is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison

Typhlosion vs. the average Fire-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Stat Typhlosion Fire avg Difference
HP 78 70 +8
Attack 84 81 +3
Defense 78 68 +10
Special Attack 109 86 +23
Special Defense 85 71 +14
Speed 100 74 +26
Total 534 450 +84
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Game appearances

Typhlosion appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Typhlosion is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Typhlosion isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Typhlosion is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Typhlosion appears in 3 episodes.

From AG015 (2003-03-06) through JN116 (2022-07-08).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Typhlosion partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Typhlosion partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Typhlosion has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Typhlosion sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Typhlosion card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.