Typhlosion help

[CSquared1025]

So I recently got a cyndaquil with 5 IV's maxed all except HP with a modest nature its hidden ability and egg
moves. If I want to use him as a competitive Typhlosion in the future should i worry that he is missing the HP IV maxed out. Or is that unnecessary for a Typhlosion?

[Pattyback11]

What level is he because if it's still low enough you could train it with SR and use victim and on it and battle also items help alot

[CSquared1025]

Level 1 but I need to know before i spend time ST it is the HP IV needed to be maxed out for it to do well in the competitive game.

[Excalibur0126]

Usually, it's best to get perfect IVs in all stats except the one hindered by its nature. I would breed with it to get the stats you want. If you're wondering what moveset to use, here's one from Smogon along with how to use it.


Typhlosion @ Choice Specs
Ability: Flash Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Eruption
- Fire Blast
- Hidden Power Grass
- Focus Blast

Even though Typhlosion normally shouldn't be considered over other Fire-types, mainly Delphox and Houndoom, Eruption gives it a tiny niche in RU, and for it to work, dedicated entry hazard removal is necessary. Typhlosion should try to switch in only when entry hazards have been removed. Slow U-turns and Volt Switches can get Typhlosion in safely against Pokemon such as Mega Glalie, Tyrantrum, and Houndoom.

[Pattyback11]

Ok you know you can check Iv's  on any Pokemon at  the battle resort or at  a Pokemon center...    Dependinggg on the game u have. But if the hp  is the if missing do a little st and if you have the others maxed the two that counter ballence the hp is speed and defense is those two used the right way will help greatly

[CSquared1025]

I will breed once i find a 6 IV Ditto i posted a thread but nobody responded