--- title: "Cyclizar (#0967): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/cyclizar" description: "Cyclizar (#0967): Dragon/Normal-type Mount Pokémon from Paldea. Base stat total 501. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0967 · Paldea · Generation 9 # Cyclizar Mount Pokémon · Dragon/Normal-type ![Cyclizar official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/967.webp) Cyclizar is a [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon)/[Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)-type Pokémon, the Mount Pokémon, number 967 (#0967) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 9 and comes from the [Paldea](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/paldea) region. It is 1.6 m tall and weighs 63 kg. Cyclizar is a lizard that works as a motorcycle: the Pokédex says people have apparently ridden it since ancient times, and cites 10,000-year-old murals. With a rider it can sprint at over 115 km/h (70 mph). ## How to pronounce Cyclizar Cyclizar is pronounced **SY-klih-zar**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Cyclizar said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/967.mp3) In Japanese it is モトトカゲ (Mototokage). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Cyclizar measures 1.6 m and weighs 63 kg. It is a green lizard with a black head, round orange cheeks, a seat-like covering at the base of its tail and a black throat sac that looks like a tyre. The Pokédex says the folds of its throat hold stored energy that lets it run for very long distances without stopping while it carries a rider. ### Behaviour Bulbapedia calls Cyclizar mild-tempered, and the Pokédex says a rider's body heat warms its back and lifts its spirits. Jacq, a character in Scarlet and Violet, says Cyclizar has three forms: walking on four legs, standing on its hind legs to battle, and a ride form where it inflates its throat sac and curls up its tail so they look like wheels. ### Habitat The Pokédex gives no habitat. In Scarlet and Violet it roams the East and West Provinces, including Asado Desert, and appears in 4-star and 6-star Tera Raid Battles. ### Powers Shed Skin gives it a 33% chance of curing a status condition each turn, and its hidden Ability is Regenerator. It runs on Quick Attack, U-turn, Dragon Claw and Dragon Rush. With a base Speed of 121 it outruns most rivals. ### Name origin Cyclizar may combine 'cycle' and 'lizard'. The Japanese name is Mototokage (モトトカゲ), which may join moto (Spanish, Italian and Portuguese for 'motorcycle') and tokage ('lizard'). ### Design inspiration Cyclizar seems to be based on lizards such as anoles and fan-throated lizards, with gecko-like foot pads and a chameleon-like tail. Its casque resembles a motorcycle windshield or helmet, and its cheeks look like turn signals. Bulbapedia also suggests it may be a 'missing link' between Koraidon and Miraidon, judging by its partly fused toes. These are fan readings. ### In the games Players meet Cyclizar roaming the East and West Provinces of Scarlet and Violet, where it debuted and some are seen fitted with metal seats and headlights. In Legends: Z-A it appears in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose, in the 4-star Normal-type and Dragon-type wild zones. ### In the anime Cyclizar debuted in Pokémon Horizons in 'Welcome to Paldea!' under a Trainer. Three belong to Team Dragon Rampage in 'Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!'. ### Fun facts - It shares its Mount Pokémon category with Skiddo and Gogoat. - Bulbapedia says no other Dragon type belongs to the Field Egg Group. - Its base stat total of 501 is shared with no other Pokémon, according to Bulbapedia. - Both Koraidon's and Miraidon's Pokédex entries say they resemble Cyclizar, and Bulbapedia notes this makes Cyclizar the single Generation IX species with a Paradox counterpart. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Cyclizar (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cyclizar_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Cyclizar (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/cyclizar/) ## Base stats - HP: **70** - Attack: **95** - Defense: **65** - Sp. Atk: **85** - Sp. Def: **65** - Speed: **121** Cyclizar’s base stat total is **501**. Its highest stat is Speed. ## Type matchups ### What is Cyclizar weak to? Cyclizar takes extra damage from [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (2×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (2×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (2×) moves. It resists [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (½×), [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×). It is immune to [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) moves. ## Evolution Cyclizar does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon. ## Abilities - [Shed Skin](https://pokee.si/abilities/shed-skin): Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn. - [Regenerator](https://pokee.si/abilities/regenerator) (hidden ability): Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out. ## Moves ### Moves Cyclizar learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Growl](https://pokee.si/moves/growl) | Normal | Status | — | | 7 | [Rapid Spin](https://pokee.si/moves/rapid-spin) | Normal | Physical | 50 | | 11 | [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt) | Dark | Status | — | | 14 | [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe) | Dragon | Physical | 60 | | 18 | [Quick Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-attack) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 23 | [Bite](https://pokee.si/moves/bite) | Dark | Physical | 60 | | 27 | [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn) | Bug | Physical | 70 | | 31 | [Shed Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/shed-tail) | Normal | Status | 0 | | 36 | [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw) | Dragon | Physical | 80 | | 40 | [Shift Gear](https://pokee.si/moves/shift-gear) | Steel | Status | — | | 45 | [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse) | Dragon | Special | 85 | | 51 | [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge) | Normal | Physical | 120 | | 57 | [Dragon Rush](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-rush) | Dragon | Physical | 100 | ### TM moves (45) Cyclizar can learn 45 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Agility](https://pokee.si/moves/agility), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Fire Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-fang), [Thunder Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-fang), [Acrobatics](https://pokee.si/moves/acrobatics), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Dragon Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-tail), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Dragon Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-claw), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Ice Spinner](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-spinner), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Wild Charge](https://pokee.si/moves/wild-charge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Overheat](https://pokee.si/moves/overheat), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Draco Meteor](https://pokee.si/moves/draco-meteor), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Scale Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/scale-shot), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Temper Flare](https://pokee.si/moves/temper-flare), [Supercell Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/supercell-slam), [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe), [Dragon Cheer](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-cheer). Egg moves (4):[Aqua Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/aqua-tail), [Iron Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-tail), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Power Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/power-whip). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Field. - Egg cycles: 30 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 3,840). - Catch rate: 190 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50. - Growth rate: Medium Slow (1,059,860 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 2 Speed effort values. - Base experience yield: 175. ## Pokédex entries It can sprint at over 70 mph while carrying a human. The rider's body heat warms Cyclizar's back and lifts the Pokémon's spirit. *(Violet)* Apparently Cyclizar has been allowing people to ride on its back since ancient times. Depictions of this have been found in 10,000-year-old murals. *(Scarlet)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: モトトカゲ - **Romaji**: Mototokage - **French**: Motorizard - **German**: Mopex - **Spanish**: Cyclizar - **Italian**: Cyclizar - **Korean**: 모토마 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 摩托蜥 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 摩托蜥 ## Trivia - Fastest Normal type in Gen 9: 121 Speed. - Taller than 77% of all Pokémon (1.6 m). - Heavier than 73% of all Pokémon (63 kg). - Base stat total 501, ranked #277 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Speed, ranked #35 of 1,025. - One of 2 Pokémon that are both Dragon and Normal. - One of 130 green Pokémon. - Number 62 of 120 Pokémon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea). - Can learn 56 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 190: about 24.8% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 2 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Cyclizar (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cyclizar_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Cyclizar (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/cyclizar/). - Pronunciation (SY-klih-zar): no English source says it out loud, so it is our best guess from the parts of the name. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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