# Cyndaquil - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cyndaquil in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Cyndaquil)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Cyndaquil
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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## Common Moves
- **Eruption**: 99.974%
- **Fire Blast**: 59.570%
- **Sleep Talk**: 57.979%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 51.677%
- **Flamethrower**: 48.693%
- **Lava Plume**: 37.354%
- **Extrasensory**: 31.905%
- **Other**: 12.848%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 95.730%
- **Blaze**: 4.270%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 99.654%
- **Other**: 0.346%

## Common Teammates
- **Pawniard**: 49.708%
- **Mienfoo**: 47.709%
- **Sandshrew**: 47.172%
- **Tentacool**: 47.171%
- **Snubbull**: 47.171%
- **Pikipek**: 47.171%

## FAQ for Cyndaquil in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Cyndaquil?
The most common moves for Cyndaquil are Eruption, Fire Blast, Sleep Talk, Will-O-Wisp. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cyndaquil?
Cyndaquil is frequently paired with Pawniard, Mienfoo, Sandshrew, Tentacool. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cyndaquil?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cyndaquil?
The top build for Cyndaquil features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `44/0/0/196/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 95.612% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cyndaquil?
Cyndaquil is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (95.730%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (99.654%).

### What is the most common role for Cyndaquil?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Cyndaquil often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cyndaquil?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 39 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 43 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **309** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cyndaquil on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Cyndaquil) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Cyndaquil
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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