Research Notes - Cyndaquil
Melivora eruptis

The Cyndaquil family is classified as a mustelid. Its closest relatives are thought to be Meinshao and Furret, with Weavile and Floatzel being more distant, though still in the same family. The mustelids are distinct in undergoing embryonic diapause, in which they can “pause” the development of their offspring in the womb until environmental conditions become more favorable. Timid Cyndaquil undergo a radical change in temperament as they evolve into the irate Typhlosion; it has been researched that Typhlosion that can produce larger bursts of flames are also more aggressive, possibly signaling a chemical connection between firepower and temperament.

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Diet

Typhlosion are far from picky eaters, and will consume plant roots, insects, carrion, and live prey of all sizes, depending on what it can find. Quilava tend to chase after smaller rodents and bugs, while Cyndaquil will dig for insects and roots as well as forage for Berries.

Care

Cyndaquil are very shy and nervous around strangers, and can be very skittish in new situations. Trainers starting their journies with Cyndaquil may find that it will take a while for their Pokémon to become accustomed to their presence. Quilava are not as bashful as their pre-evolutions, but still dislike large crowds. Typhlosion virtually lack any of the timidness that their pre-evolutions possess.

Caution

Cyndaquil will curl up into balls and flare their backs when scared, an occurrence that their trainers will witness very often. For this reason, holding a nervous Cyndaquil without proper protection is not a good idea. Quilava are also cautious and quick to attack new stimuli with their flames. Typhlosion are incredibly aggressive and will attack at the drop of a hat, so trainers should stay far away from the rare individual they may come across during their travels.

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Behavior

Cyndaquil are distrustful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory and will try to stay away if possible. They almost always flee when they sense danger. (-2 / 1 / -2)

Quilava are distrustful Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory and will try to stay away if possible. They tend to flee when they sense danger. (-1 / 1 / -1)

Typhlosion are territorial Pokémon. They dislike humans in their territory and will act aggressively towards them. They almost always fight when they sense danger. (2 / 1 / 2)