No. 0663
Talonflame
Scorching Pokémon
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Talonflame is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Rock and 2× weak to Water and Electric, with a base stat total of 499. In Pokémon Champions it’s #49 on the Doubles ladder and #154 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.2 m 3′11″
- Weight
- 24.5 kg 54.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 499 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
Focus Sash · Jolly · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
FireFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 8 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 126); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Talonflame outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
- Flame Body
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be burned.
- Gale Wings, hidden ability Hidden ability
If this Pokémon is at full HP, its Flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1.
Gale Wings gives +1 priority at full HP to 13 Flying moves it learns in Pokémon Champions.
Other Pokémon with Gale Wings 2
Competitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#49 of 262 used
Focus Sash (27.6%) · Gale Wings, hidden ability (97.2%) · Jolly (60.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (49.3%)
Singles
#154 of 262 used
Rocky Helmet (29.9%) · Gale Wings, hidden ability (54.7%) · Jolly (29.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.8%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 6.2% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 1.9% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20263.1% of teams · rank #47 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 100,196 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
2.4% of teams · rank #53 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 42,592 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
2.0% of teams · rank #56 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 5,410 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
1.9% of teams · rank #57 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 240 teams with it · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Sharp Beak- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Protect, Status
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Protect, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Protect, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games3.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)2.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)2.0%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)1.9%
−1.2 pts Top players use it less: 3.1% → 1.9%
Moves
Items
- Sharp Beak29.8%
- Focus Sash28.0%
Life Orb9.3%
Charcoal5.7%
Expert Belt3.0%
Charti Berry2.8%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability95.1%
- Flame Body4.9%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe43.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.9%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe3.7%
These 4 cover 61.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
Rillaboom23.4%
Sneasler21.9%
Indeedee-F15.5%
Basculegion14.3%
Kingambit13.8%
Gardevoir-Mega11.0%
Moves
Items
- Sharp Beak33.8%
- Focus Sash23.2%
- Life Orb11.0%
- Charcoal8.1%
- Expert Belt3.3%
Leftovers1.3%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability96.3%
- Flame Body3.7%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe42.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe8.9%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.9%
- Jolly 4 HP / 26 Atk / 6 Def / 30 Spe3.5%
These 4 cover 61.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom25.5%
- Sneasler24.6%
- Indeedee-F18.6%
- Kingambit17.1%
- Basculegion17.0%
- Gardevoir-Mega15.0%
Moves
- Tailwind, Status98.6%
- Protect, Status71.6%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%55.5%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%37.3%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%28.9%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%26.0%
- Air Slash, Special, power 75, accuracy 95%24.3%
- Quick Guard, Status17.5%
Items
- Sharp Beak32.6%
- Charcoal24.8%
- Focus Sash13.5%
- Life Orb11.3%
- Expert Belt5.0%
- Leftovers1.1%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability98.2%
- Flame Body1.8%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe33.8%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.1%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.8%
- Jolly 4 HP / 26 Atk / 6 Def / 30 Spe3.4%
These 4 cover 67.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sneasler41.4%
- Indeedee-F37.3%
- Gardevoir-Mega34.6%
Kommo-o22.9%
Armarouge21.8%- Rillaboom17.6%
Moves
- Tailwind, Status98.6%
- Protect, Status72.1%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%56.7%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%43.4%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%28.2%
- Air Slash, Special, power 75, accuracy 95%23.0%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%19.6%
- Quick Guard, Status16.0%
Items
- Sharp Beak26.7%
- Charcoal25.6%
- Life Orb17.0%
- Focus Sash11.8%
- Expert Belt4.1%
- Leftovers1.5%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability98.6%
- Flame Body1.4%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe39.4%
- Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.0%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.2%
- Jolly 6 HP / 32 Atk / 28 Spe2.4%
These 4 cover 71.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Sneasler49.2%
- Indeedee-F45.9%
- Gardevoir-Mega43.8%
- Kommo-o21.9%
- Armarouge21.2%
- Basculegion18.0%
0.9% of teams · rank #113 · Singles · about 2,548 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #131 · Singles · about 939 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #107 · Singles · about 284 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
3.4% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · about 188 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Sitrus Berry- Ability
- Flame Body
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Defog, Status
- Roost, Status
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Rocky Helmet
- Ability
- Flame Body
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe
- Defog, Status
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
- Roost, Status
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Passho Berry- Ability
- Flame Body
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
- Roost, Status
- Defog, Status
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Passho Berry
- Ability
- Flame Body
- Stat Alignment
- Bold
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
- Roost, Status
- Defog, Status
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.9%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.5%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)3.4%
Moves
Items
- Sitrus Berry14.2%
- Sharp Beak11.7%
- Leftovers9.9%
- Rocky Helmet9.6%
- Life Orb5.7%
- Focus Sash5.2%
Abilities
- Flame Body60.6%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability39.4%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe26.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe14.1%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe6.4%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe4.0%
These 4 cover 51.4% of its sets.
Moves
Items
- Rocky Helmet12.0%
- Leftovers10.0%
- Sitrus Berry8.6%
- Sharp Beak7.0%
- Focus Sash4.3%
- Life Orb4.1%
Abilities
- Flame Body71.9%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability28.1%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe33.8%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe14.3%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe6.7%
- Timid 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe6.3%
These 4 cover 61.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Excadrill39.5%
Clefable38.8%
Corviknight38.0%
Toxapex36.9%
Sableye-Mega35.5%
Garchomp11.0%
Moves
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%95.7%
- Roost, Status93.2%
- Defog, Status92.1%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%86.4%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%4.6%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%4.6%
- Acrobatics, Physical, power 55, accuracy 100%4.4%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%4.2%
Items
- Passho Berry7.8%
- Leftovers2.8%
- Sitrus Berry1.9%
- Life Orb1.5%
- Rocky Helmet1.3%
- Focus Sash0.7%
Abilities
- Flame Body94.3%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability5.7%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe77.8%
- Bold 32 HP / 28 Def / 6 Spe6.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe2.6%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe1.8%
These 4 cover 88.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Clefable86.9%
- Excadrill86.5%
- Corviknight85.7%
- Toxapex85.6%
- Sableye-Mega85.3%
- Garchomp4.8%
Moves
Items
- Passho Berry5.4%
- Leftovers0.5%
- Sitrus Berry0.2%
- Life Orb0.1%
- Rocky Helmet0.1%
- Focus Sash0%
Abilities
- Flame Body99.4%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability0.6%
Stat Points
- Bold 32 HP / 27 Def / 7 Spe93.4%
- Bold 32 HP / 28 Def / 6 Spe5.3%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe0.5%
- Lax 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 Spe0.4%
These 4 cover 99.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Excadrill96.0%
- Corviknight96.0%
- Clefable95.9%
- Toxapex95.9%
- Sableye-Mega95.9%
- Rillaboom0.6%
0.6% of teams · rank #135 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 846 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #158 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 361 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #134 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 50 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #133 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 2 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 2 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Roost, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe
- Tailwind, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Roost, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Roost, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sharp Beak
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- Quick Attack, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.6%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%
Moves
Items
- Sharp Beak27.6%
- Focus Sash18.9%
- Life Orb7.5%
- Charcoal6.0%
- Sitrus Berry5.9%
Eject Button5.3%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability81.2%
- Flame Body18.8%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe36.3%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe11.3%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe5.2%
- Jolly 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Spe5.0%
These 4 cover 57.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom17.5%
Raichu-Mega-Y13.7%
Lucario-Mega-Z11.5%
Baxcalibur-Mega10.1%
Golisopod-Mega9.7%- Garchomp9.1%
Moves
Items
- Sharp Beak32.0%
- Focus Sash16.9%
- Life Orb12.3%
- Rocky Helmet4.4%
- Sitrus Berry3.9%
- Charcoal3.7%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability77.2%
- Flame Body22.8%
Stat Points
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe31.9%
- Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe7.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe6.3%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe5.8%
These 4 cover 51.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Raichu-Mega-Y17.8%
Indeedee15.1%
Hippowdon14.6%- Golisopod-Mega14.1%
- Lucario-Mega-Z12.4%
Heracross-Mega11.9%
Moves
Items
- Life Orb41.5%
- Sharp Beak25.8%
- Rocky Helmet8.2%
- Sitrus Berry5.0%
- Passho Berry4.7%
- Focus Sash4.6%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability51.7%
- Flame Body48.3%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe24.7%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe13.5%
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe11.3%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe6.7%
These 4 cover 56.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega35.8%
Mamoswine34.9%
Espathra34.6%
Venusaur-Mega34.6%
Gholdengo28.2%
Grimmsnarl24.4%
Moves
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%62.5%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%56.2%
- Swords Dance, Status47.1%
- Quick Attack, Physical, power 40, accuracy 100%40.9%
- Tailwind, Status39.2%
- Roost, Status33.5%
- Hurricane, Special, power 110, accuracy 70%30.4%
- Fire Blast, Special, power 110, accuracy 85%30.4%
Items
- Sharp Beak51.0%
- Life Orb35.0%
- Focus Sash4.3%
- Charcoal2.7%
- Rocky Helmet2.3%
- Sitrus Berry0.6%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability54.1%
- Flame Body45.9%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe37.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe30.4%
- Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe10.6%
- Hardy 32 Atk / 2 Def / 32 Spe5.1%
These 4 cover 83.9% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Golisopod-Mega42.8%
- Lucario-Mega-Z42.6%
- Mamoswine42.3%
- Espathra42.2%
- Venusaur-Mega42.2%
- Grimmsnarl38.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
8.1% of teams · rank #28 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Heavy-Duty Boots- Ability
- Flame Body
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Grass
- Roost, Status
- Defog, Status
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games8.2%
- 1500 weighting8.2%
- 1630 weighting8.1%
- 1760 weighting7.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost, Status96.4%
- Defog, Status85.4%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%55.0%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%52.5%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%41.7%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%24.5%
- Flamethrower, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%11.9%
- Taunt, Status, accuracy 100%7.4%
- Tailwind, Status6.0%
- Bulk Up, Status5.5%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots98.9%
- No item0.5%
Heat Rock0.2%
Choice Band0.1%- Leftovers0%
Salac Berry0%
Abilities
- Flame Body91.0%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability9.0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe26.2%
- Jolly 168 HP / 88 Atk / 4 Def / 248 Spe10.7%
- Jolly 16 HP / 240 Def / 252 Spe5.4%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe5.1%
- Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe4.7%
Common teammates
1.2% of teams · rank #68 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
- Defog, Status
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
- Roost, Status
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.1%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1630 weighting1.2%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Defog, Status98.8%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%71.4%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%48.7%
- Roost, Status47.7%
- Tailwind, Status28.3%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%26.4%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%26.0%
- Air Slash, Special, power 75, accuracy 95%25.9%
- Taunt, Status, accuracy 100%23.4%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%1.0%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots52.4%
Choice Scarf46.4%- Choice Band0.2%
- No item0.2%
Assault Vest0.2%- Leftovers0.2%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability52.5%
- Flame Body47.5%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe46.6%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe24.2%
- Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe16.7%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.0%
- Jolly 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe1.2%
Common teammates
Shaymin-Sky70.0%
Calyrex-Ice49.9%
Groudon47.6%
Lapras45.6%
Sandslash-Alola45.6%
Kyurem-Black32.0%- Kingambit23.6%
Mimikyu23.0%
Checks & counters
Koraidon65.5%
Zacian-Crowned53.2%
0.6% of teams · rank #118 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Covert Cloak- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dragon
- Tailwind, Status
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Taunt, Status, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.6%
- 1500 weighting1.4%
- 1695 weighting0.6%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Tailwind, Status87.4%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%62.1%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%39.8%
- Taunt, Status, accuracy 100%39.1%
- Protect, Status33.0%
- Heat Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 90%31.2%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%17.3%
- Defog, Status17.0%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%13.7%
- Acrobatics, Physical, power 55, accuracy 100%12.1%
Items
- Covert Cloak48.8%
- Heavy-Duty Boots14.6%
- No item11.0%
- Sharp Beak7.0%
- Focus Sash5.7%
- Eject Button4.5%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability91.9%
- Flame Body8.1%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe37.9%
- Naive 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe30.2%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe7.0%
- Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe6.9%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.8%
Common teammates
Primarina43.0%
Metagross38.3%
Arcanine-Hisui35.3%- Rillaboom31.6%
Roaring Moon28.7%- Garchomp16.7%
Sinistcha16.5%- Indeedee-F10.6%
0.5% of teams · rank #103 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Flame Body
- Nature
- Bold
- EVs
- 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 Spe
- Tera Type
- Dragon
- Defog, Status
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%
- Roost, Status
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.3%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1695 weighting0.5%
- 1825 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Defog, Status77.1%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%71.6%
- Roost, Status65.3%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%39.3%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%34.9%
- Flamethrower, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%28.0%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%23.7%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%23.2%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%14.9%
- Upper Hand, Physical, power 65, accuracy 100%5.4%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots79.2%
- Choice Band15.1%
Choice Specs4.0%- No item1.1%
- Life Orb0.2%
- Focus Sash0.1%
Abilities
- Flame Body76.7%
- Gale Wings, hidden ability23.3%
EV spreads
- Bold 248 HP / 228 Def / 32 Spe23.5%
- Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe16.2%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe13.3%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe8.4%
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe7.4%
Common teammates
Checks & counters
Gliscor83.8%
Kyurem63.1%- Kingambit49.1%
Slowking-Galar43.8%
Great Tusk19.3%
0.4% of teams · rank #161 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Roost, Status
- Defog, Status
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.4%
- 1500 weighting1.0%
- 1630 weighting0.4%
- 1760 weighting0.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost, Status63.4%
- Defog, Status63.3%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%50.7%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%41.9%
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%29.3%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%26.8%
- Tailwind, Status19.4%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%19.1%
- Overheat, Special, power 130, accuracy 90%18.0%
- Hurricane, Special, power 110, accuracy 70%17.1%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots77.7%
- Choice Specs16.7%
- Focus Sash1.5%
- No item1.3%
- Charcoal1.1%
- Choice Band1.1%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability68.3%
- Flame Body31.7%
EV spreads
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe30.5%
- Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.8%
- Timid 128 HP / 252 Def / 128 Spe11.7%
- Jolly 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Spe10.9%
- Jolly 128 HP / 252 Def / 128 Spe5.4%
Common teammates
Ogerpon-Hearthflame54.4%
Volcanion44.1%
Heatran29.8%
Cinderace29.6%
Ceruledge28.1%
Dragonite27.6%
Torkoal25.0%- Corviknight24.0%
0.2% of teams · rank #211 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Gale Wings, hidden ability
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%
- Swords Dance, Status
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.8%
- 1500 weighting0.4%
- 1630 weighting0.2%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flare Blitz, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%75.8%
- Brave Bird, Physical, power 120, accuracy 100%61.7%
- Swords Dance, Status48.2%
- U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%43.7%
- Roost, Status41.5%
- Defog, Status34.7%
- Dual Wingbeat, Physical, power 40, accuracy 90%15.0%
- Acrobatics, Physical, power 55, accuracy 100%14.5%
- Will-O-Wisp, Status, accuracy 85%12.5%
- Tailwind, Status10.2%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots42.7%
- Choice Band15.0%
- No item13.6%
Flyinium Z13.4%- Eject Button8.6%
- Focus Sash2.0%
Abilities
- Gale Wings, hidden ability73.8%
- Flame Body26.2%
EV spreads
- Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe43.5%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe16.2%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 252 Spe5.3%
- Jolly 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe4.7%
- Calm 248 HP / 208 SpD / 52 Spe3.6%
Common teammates
- Garchomp32.2%
Manaphy29.3%- Gardevoir-Mega28.8%
Gengar28.7%
Smeargle28.4%
Nidoking22.7%
Ferrothorn19.7%
Crawdaunt19.3%
Evolution
#0661FletchlingNormal- Level 17
#0662FletchinderFire- Level 35
#0663TalonflameFire
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Ember10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard. | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | Quick AttackUsually goes first. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| 29 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 38 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| 47 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 56 | Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1. | Steel | Physical | 70 | 90% | 25 |
| 65 | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| 74 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| 83 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM / TR 41
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM14 | AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item. | Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Fire | Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM38 | Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1. | Fire | Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Special | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM60 | U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM64 | Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Special | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM97 | FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn. | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM107 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM113 | TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| TM118 | Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s). | Fire | Special | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TM125 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM141 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM157 | OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Fire | Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TM160 | Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain. | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 | |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM164 | Brave BirdHas 33% recoil. | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | |
| TM165 | Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user. | Fire | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM168 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Physical | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM207 | Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| TM229 | Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack. | Fighting | Physical | 65 | 100% | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Talonflame are falcon Pokémon with "harsh orange" and pale blue feathers, capable of flying at speeds of 500 km/h (310 mph) while attacking prey. When Talonflame flies, it drops embers from its wings, and its feathers have been used by firefighters to create fire-proof uniforms. It is the evolved form of Fletchinder, which in turn evolves from Fletchling.
Design & origin
Talonflame was designed by Ken Sugimori. Its design is believed to be influenced by raptors; notably the peregrine falcon, due to its speed and body shape, and the secretary bird because of its kicking move when performing Brave Bird. Its English name derives from a combination of the words "talon" and "flame".
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon, Talonflame · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#6 in Kalos in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 22,328 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#110 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
- WikipediaWikipedia views: #64 of 67 Pokémon articles (last 30 days), 686 viewsWikipedia page views: Wikimedia Foundation (CC0)
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape.
ShieldTalonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.
SwordBird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful kick.
Ultra MoonIts tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings.
Ultra SunIt zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers.
MoonIts favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons.
SunWhen attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
Y · Alpha SapphireIn the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Talonflame
- Japanese
- ファイアロー
- Japanese (romaji)
- Fiarrow
- Korean
- 파이어로
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 烈箭鷹
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 烈箭鹰
- French
- Flambusard
- German
- Fiaro
- Spanish
- Talonflame
- Italian
- Talonflame
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- EV yield
- 3 Spe
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Flying
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Fletchinder: Level 35.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas
- Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Moon 1 area
- Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59
Sun 1 area
- Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Volcanion and 
Magearna; only the winner's vote count was published.