Stats & Training
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.
When it gets excited, it vents sparks from the gaps between its feathers. These unburnable feathers are used as a fireproof material.
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 |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against TalonflameView Greninja → | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Rock deals 4x damage to TalonflameView Glimmet → | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Rock deals 4x damage to TalonflameView Tyranitar → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin11-13% Volt Switch 2x25-30% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Ribombee builds →Moonblast24-28% | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Ribombee builds →Moonblast24-28% | ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Thwackey builds →U Turn6-7% Knock Off22-26% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Talonflame Best Moveset
Jolly nature gives Talonflame the fast physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Heavy-Duty Boots adds hazard immunity on every switch-in, flexible EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it. Roost keeps it topped off between trades.
Best Build
Talonflame best EVs are Speed and HP
Wall Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Will O Wisp
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Tailwind
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Taunt
Moves
Without TMs, Talonflame's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Steel coverage and more on top of Sky Attack and Overheat for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Talonflame in Legends: Z-A
Talonflame can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Fletchling from X, Sun, or Scarlet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Talonflame in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain FletchlingCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Fletchinder
Step 3Talonflame ✓
Talonflame Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier: a strong pick in Legends: Z-A's competitive scene. It works best as a pivot. Bravebird with Heavy-Duty Boots is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
In Legends: Z-A, Talonflame fills the pivot role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 81 Attack). Base 126 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Legends: Z-A, Talonflame has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Rock, Water, and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves