Chikorita vs Cyndaquil
Chikorita has the higher base stat total (318 vs 309), Cyndaquil is faster (base Speed 65 vs 45), and Cyndaquil’s Fire moves hit Chikorita for 2×, while Chikorita’s own types do only ½× to Cyndaquil.
Johto starters at their first stage: two of the three Pokémon offered at the start of the Generation 2 games.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Chikorita | Cyndaquil |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 (higher) | 39 |
| Attack | 49 | 52 (higher) |
| Defense | 65 (higher) | 43 |
| Sp. Atk | 49 | 60 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 65 (higher) | 50 |
| Speed | 45 | 65 (higher) |
| Total | 318 (higher) | 309 |
| Bulk | 175 (higher) | 132 |
Who has the edge?
Cyndaquil is faster (65 vs 45 base Speed), has the higher Attack (52 vs 49), has the higher Sp. Atk (60 vs 49), resists Chikorita’s own-type moves (½× at best), and hits Chikorita for 2× with its Fire moves, but Chikorita has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (175 vs 132).
Chikorita is ahead on
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (175 vs 132)
Cyndaquil is ahead on
- is faster (65 vs 45 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (52 vs 49)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (60 vs 49)
- resists Chikorita’s own-type moves (½× at best)
- hits Chikorita for 2× with its Fire moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Chikorita: Overgrow, Leaf Guard; Cyndaquil: Blaze, Flash Fire), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Chikorita has 97 Speed and Cyndaquil has 117, so Cyndaquil moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Chikorita | Cyndaquil |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 45 | 65 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 97 | 117 |
Type matchup, both ways
Chikorita (Grass) attacking Cyndaquil
Grass ½×. Using only its own type, Chikorita hits Cyndaquil for ½× with Grass moves (not very effective).
Cyndaquil (Fire) attacking Chikorita
Fire 2×. Using only its own type, Cyndaquil hits Chikorita for 2× with Fire moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Chikorita: Fire 2× (super effective), Ice 2× (super effective), Poison 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective).
- Cyndaquil: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Chikorita
- Overgrow. Strengthens Grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Leaf Guard (hidden ability). Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Cyndaquil
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Flash Fire (hidden ability). Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Size, generation and evolution
Chikorita is taller (0.9 m vs 0.5 m for Cyndaquil), and Cyndaquil is heavier (7.9 kg vs 6.4 kg for Chikorita).
| Detail | Chikorita | Cyndaquil |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 6.4 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Generation | 2 (Johto) | 2 (Johto) |
| Evolution line | Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium | Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion |
Chikorita (#0152) is a Grass-type Leaf Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium.
Cyndaquil (#0155) is a Fire-type Fire Mouse Pokémon from Johto, first seen in Generation 2, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Cyndaquil → Quilava → Typhlosion.
Keep exploring
- Open Chikorita and Cyndaquil in the Compare tool
- Chikorita and Cyndaquil Pokédex pages
- Grass type · Fire type
- Speed tiers