Quilava Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
See why Quilava belongs in every Weasels & Badgers collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-04-03
Popularity Rank: #135
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: #207
2019 survey: #74
#135 / 1025
#0156
Quilava
Volcano Pokémon
Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0156
Height
0.9 m
Weight
19.0 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
Quadruped
Quilava — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Quilava clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- From its Bulbapedia summary: it evolves from Cyndaquil starting at level 14 and evolves into Typhlosion starting at level 36.
- Starter Pokémon nostalgia is real — Quilava triggers that "my first team" warmth instantly.
- Cozy collector mood — Quilava reads like hot cocoa in Pokémon form.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Quilava from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Destined Rivals
Common
Astral Radiance
Uncommon
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
BREAKthrough
Uncommon
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Uncommon
Neo Destiny
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon
Sandstorm
Uncommon
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Binder plan: Quilava edition
Spread layout for Quilava, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Quilava #41 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Quilava binder page.
Ethan's Quilava #33 (Destined Rivals) is a staple for Quilava fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Quilava #24 (Astral Radiance) is a sleeper hit — not expensive, but a favorite for themed collections.
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).
Quilava mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Quilava chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Lost Thunder
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Common
Astral Radiance
Uncommon
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
BREAKthrough
Uncommon
Mysterious Treasures
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Uncommon
Right page
Neo Destiny
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
Neo Genesis
Uncommon
HeartGold SoulSilver
Uncommon
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Dragon Frontiers
Uncommon
Unseen Forces
Uncommon
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Quilava cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Quilava
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Quilava
Scene wallpaper — Quilava
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Quilava
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Quilava duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Lead with your strongest Quilava single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Cyndaquil, Typhlosion, and Buizel so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a coral and scarlet sleeve story around Quilava's fire-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Catch rate 45 sits in the middle — you can mix "daily driver" commons with one aspirational SAR without the page feeling lopsided.
Quilava on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Quilava — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
58
Attack
64
Defense
58
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
65
Speed
80
Total: 405
Players file Quilava around tier "NFE" 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.
- Mono-fire Quilava spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
- 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.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Quilava — 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 Quilava, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Be careful if it turns its back during battle. It means that it will attack with the fire on its back.
This POKéMON is fully covered by nonflammable fur. It can withstand any kind of fire attack.
Before battle, it turns its back on its opponent to demonstrate how ferociously its fire blazes.
Collectors still read Cyndaquil, Quilava, and Typhlosion fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Ruby) frames Quilava as quilava keeps its foes at bay with the intensity of its flames and gusts of superheated air.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Igelavar
Spanish
Quilava
French
Feurisson
Italian
Quilava
Japanese
マグマラシ
Japanese (Romaji)
Magmarashi
Korean
마그케인
Chinese (Simplified)
火岩鼠
Chinese (Traditional)
火岩鼠
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