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talonflame
#663

Talonflame

Scorching Pokémon

FireFlying

In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.

Base Stats

HP 78
Attack 81
Defense 71
Sp. Atk 74
Sp. Def 69
Speed 126
Total 499

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Scorching Pokémon
Height 1.2 m
Weight 24.5 kg
Base Exp 175
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Flying

Sprites

talonflame Front Front
talonflame Back Back
talonflame Front Shiny Front Shiny
talonflame Back Shiny Back Shiny
talonflame Official Art Official Art
talonflame Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Choice Band
Item
Choice Band
Ability
Gale Wings
Nature
Adamant
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252
Bulky Swords Dance
Ability
Gale Wings
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 248
Atk 252
Def 8
Specially Defensive
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Gale Wings
Nature
Careful
EVs
HP 248
Def 8
SpD 252
Offensive Swords Dance
Item
Leftovers
Ability
Gale Wings
Nature
Adamant
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Despite having largely mediocre stats and a vulnerable typing, Talonflame remains a viable option thanks to its ability Gale Wings, which gives its Flying-type moves, such as Brave Bird, Roost and Acrobatics, priority. Talonflame also has an above-average Speed stat to use its other moves quickly, which include Swords Dance, Will-O-Wisp, and Taunt to stop entry hazards as well as status moves and setup. It does, however, struggle with Stealth Rock, which takes away 50% of its health every time it comes in. With a lack of offensive coverage and a subpar Attack stat, Talonflame can easily be dealt with by common Pokemon like Heatran, Zapdos, Rotom-W, Tyranitar, and Thundurus.

Most Used Moves

Roost
79.7%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
39.5%
Nothing
11.6%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc