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Talonflame

Talonflame: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIREFLYING
HP
78
Atk
81
Def
71
SpA
74
SpD
69
Spe
126
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Weaknesses

  • ROCK4x
  • ELECTRIC2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. TailwindFLYINGStatus24.6%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.3%
  3. Flare BlitzFIREPhysical15.3%
  4. Dual WingbeatFLYINGPhysical15.3%

Best Ability / Item

Gale WingsSharp BeakSharp Beak

Best Talonflame Moves

  • #1

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    24.65%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.33%
  • #3

    Flare Blitz

    FIRPhysical120 BP

    The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.

    15.35%
  • #4

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

    The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

    15.35%
  • #5

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    10.70%
  • #6

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    6.05%
  • #7

    Upper Hand

    FIGPhysical65 BP

    The user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.

    2.33%
  • #8

    Quick Guard

    FIGStatus

    The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

    1.86%
  • #9

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    0.93%
  • #10

    Feint

    NORPhysical30 BP

    This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

    0.47%

Best Talonflame Natures

  • #1

    Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Talonflame Abilities

  • #1

    Gale Wings

    Gives priority to the Pokémon's Flying-type moves while its HP is full.

    94.55%
  • #2

    Flame Body

    Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

    5.45%

Best Talonflame Items

  • #1
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

    58.18%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    21.82%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    7.27%
  • #4
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    3.64%
  • #5
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    3.64%
  • #6
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    3.64%
  • #7
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    1.82%

Best Talonflame Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    20.00%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    16.47%
  • #3
    rotom-washRotom-wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    12.35%
  • #4
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    11.76%
  • #5
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.41%
  • #6
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.65%
  • #7
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.65%
  • #8
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.29%
  • #9
    aegislash-shieldAegislash-shield
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.29%
  • #10
    froslass-megaFroslass-mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.12%

Teams with Talonflame

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Froslass MegaTalonflameGarchompKingambitSneaslerRotom-Frost
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Gengar MegaTyranitar MegaKommo-OExcadrillKingambitTalonflame
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FeraligatrTalonflameSinistchaKingambitFloette MegaTyphlosion-Hisui
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Froslass MegaTalonflameRotom-WashSneaslerGarchompKingambit
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Froslass MegaSneaslerRotom-WashGarchompTalonflameKingambit
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Floette MegaSneaslerDragoniteKingambitTalonflameGarchomp
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ExcadrillArchaludonRotom-WashTalonflameTyranitar MegaSylveon
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Floette MegaAegislashTalonflameIncineroarGarchompRotom-Wash
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillTalonflameSinistchaPrimarinaAegislash
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Floette MegaTyranitar MegaExcadrillRotom-WashTalonflameSinistcha
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Gengar MegaTyranitar MegaExcadrillKommo-OKingambitTalonflame
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Aggron MegaSylveonIncineroarGarchompTalonflameLucario
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Froslass MegaGarchompTalonflameSneaslerRotom-WashKingambit
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Floette MegaSinistchaGarchompRotom-WashTalonflameIncineroar
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PrimarinaLopunnyKleavorTalonflamePelipperKingambit
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SneaslerFloette MegaTalonflameGarchompKingambitRotom-Wash
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How to use Talonflame in the current VGC format

Talonflame is listed as a Fire/Flying type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Talonflame fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Gale Wings, Sharp Beak and Hardy 32/0/2/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Tailwind, Protect, Flare Blitz, Dual Wingbeat, Brave Bird, and Will-O-Wisp. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Talonflame has important weaknesses to rock 4x, electric 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, kingambit, rotom-wash, sneasler, and sinistcha appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Talonflame. Open the Talonflame teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Talonflame with other Pokémon in the active format.