Why Cyndaquil Belongs in Every Weasels & Badgers Collection
Cyndaquil through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Chikorita and Quilava.
2024-04-04
Popularity Rank: #39
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #57
2019 survey: #30
#39 / 1025
#0155
Cyndaquil
Fire Mouse Pokémon
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0155
Height
0.5 m
Weight
7.9 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Yellow
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Humanoid
Why collectors adore Cyndaquil
Quick read on why Cyndaquil clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Cyndaquil triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cozy collector mood — Cyndaquil reads like hot cocoa in Pokémon form.
- The Pokédex literally calls Cyndaquil a mouse — and yeah, that tracks.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Cyndaquil from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Destined Rivals
Common
Astral Radiance
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
None
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Lost Thunder
Common
Lost Thunder
Common
BREAKthrough
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Showing 12 of 21 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Cyndaquil spread
Binder geometry for Cyndaquil: where the eye should land first and what can stay in the background.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Cyndaquil #SWSH221 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Cyndaquil binder page.
Cyndaquil #40 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Cyndaquil binder page.
Ethan's Cyndaquil #32 (Destined Rivals) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Cyndaquil mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Cyndaquil chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Lost Thunder
Common
Destined Rivals
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Star
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Diamond
Astral Radiance
Common
McDonald's Collection 2021
None
Right page
Lost Thunder
Common
BREAKthrough
Common
Mysterious Treasures
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Expedition Base Set
Common
Neo Destiny
Common
Neo Genesis
Common
Start with a background that echoes Cyndaquil's fire, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Cyndaquil
Illustration by catwithmonocle.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cyndaquil
Scene wallpaper — Cyndaquil
Illustration by pixiv.net
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Cyndaquil
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Cyndaquil single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Chikorita, Quilava, and Totodile so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a coral and scarlet sleeve story around Cyndaquil's fire-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Cyndaquil page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- At 0.5m / 7.9kg, Cyndaquil sits in a middleweight silhouette band — mix close-up portraits with one environmental wide shot for depth.
Cyndaquil: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Cyndaquil. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Cyndaquil — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
39
Attack
52
Defense
43
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
50
Speed
65
Total: 309
Players file Cyndaquil around tier "LC" while Ability Blaze (Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Flash Fire is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Rollout — Power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Cyndaquil — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Cyndaquil, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It has a timid nature. If it is startled, the flames on its back burn more vigorously.
It is timid, and always curls it self up in a ball. If attacked, it flares up its back for protection.
It usually stays hunched over. If it is angry or surprised, it shoots flames out of its back.
A second dex beat (Pearl) frames Cyndaquil as one that has a timid nature.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Cyndaquil shows up in White 2 lore as one that has a timid nature.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Feurigel
Spanish
Cyndaquil
French
Héricendre
Italian
Cyndaquil
Japanese
ヒノアラシ
Japanese (Romaji)
Hinoarashi
Korean
브케인
Chinese (Simplified)
火球鼠
Chinese (Traditional)
火球鼠
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