Talonflame Best Moveset
126 Speed on Fire/Flying with AbilityGale Wings giving priority to Flying moves at full HP. Held ItemHeavy Duty Boots blocks TermEntry Hazards to keep HP at full for Gale Wings activation. NatureJolly runs priority MoveBrave Bird that ignores Speed tiers entirely. The moveset clears hazards with Defog and fires priority from any position. B-Tier because Gale Wings priority reshapes how teams play against it.
Gale Wings gave priority to all Flying moves at full HP in Gen VI (X & Y). Priority Brave Bird from 81 Attack shouldn't work, but +1 priority made it devastating. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Talonflame best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Gale Wings nerfed to only work at full HP in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). One chip from Stealth Rock disabled the priority. Fell immediately without the guaranteed first strike.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Heavy-Duty Boots preserved full HP on switch, re-enabling Gale Wings. But the format had moved on to harder hitters.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Dropped slightly in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Boots plus Gale Wings still worked, but 81 Attack couldn't keep up with the format's defensive bulk. Three gens since the peak.
Support Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Will O Wisp
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Talonflame Weakness
Talonflame's Fire/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Water, and Electric. Rock hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Talonflame Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Talonflame
Rillaboom's Knock Off hits Talonflame for 51-60%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off51-60% U Turn13-16% Wood Hammer23-27% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Slither Wing builds →U Turn9-11% Close Combat33-39% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin13-16% Volt Switch 2x31-36% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain5-6% | ||
Evolution
Talonflame is the final form in a three-stage chain from Fletchling through Fletchinder. Breeding this form produces Fletchling eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Fletchling gave Talonflame the biggest boost in Speed (+64), bringing the total to 499 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Talonflame to get Fletchling eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Talonflame
Talonflame starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Talonflame in SV
Fletchling is your first catch on the way to Talonflame. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-80 across 26 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FletchlingSouth Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-14OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.2-14OverworldRate 30%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderSouth Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.17-35OverworldRate 9%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.58Overworldor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.17-60OverworldRate 9%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Fletchinder (Step 2)
A few locations for Talonflame with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Talonflame in LZA
To get Talonflame, start by catching Fletchling through walking encounters at Lv. 3-64. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch FletchlingWild Zone 1Lv.3-4OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 5Lv.11-13OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 3Lv.30-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderWild Zone 5Lv.18-20OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 9Lv.27-30OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 7Lv.32-33OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
- Step 3Talonflame ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Fletchinder (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Talonflame. The 3-stage chain runs through Fletchling, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Talonflame in SwSh
To get Talonflame, start by catching Fletchling through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 10-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch FletchlingChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 20%Intense SunPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 20%Intense SunChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Intense Sunor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Talonflame egg.
No wild encounters for Talonflame. The 3-stage chain runs through Fletchling, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Talonflame in USUM
The path to Talonflame starts with Fletchling at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FletchlingWela Volcano ParkLv.16-19CaveRate 30%Route 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderWela Volcano ParkLv.16-19CaveSOS from FletchlingRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassSOS from Fletchlingor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓
Base Stats
Talonflame's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 3 Speed EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It has top-notch flying capabilities. It flies around easily, even while carrying prey that weighs more than 220 lbs.
Talonflame Guide
Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a support. Base 126 Speed is where it shines.
Watch for Rhyperior (Rock), Milotic (Water), and Jolteon (Electric) when using Talonflame. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rhyperior is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Talonflame's base 126 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Talonflame. Gale Wings is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Talonflame fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 81 Attack and 74 Sp. Atk. Base 126 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Defog, Roost, Will O Wisp, and Bravebird on Talonflame. Defog is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Talonflame has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves