Talonflame's Fire/Flying typing gives it an immunity to Ground. Only 3 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Known as the Scorching Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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
ExcellentTalonflame's Fire/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Rock, Water, and Electric moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Talonflame to get Fletchling eggs easily using 45 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard.
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 EVs split the difference, and utility options punishes anything trying to wall it. Roost keeps it topped off between trades.
Best Build
Best Talonflame Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Defog
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Defog and Flame Charge from the egg pool give Talonflame something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Talonflame starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 4 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 Scarlet & Violet
Fletchling is your first catch on the way to Talonflame. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-60 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch FletchlingEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.2-1430%EarlyRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.17-359%MidRouteor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓MODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.17-609%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.17-609%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.17-609%MidMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.17-609%Midor evolve from Fletchinder (Step 2)
Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. It works best as a pivot. 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.
Fletchinder evolves into Talonflame at level 35. Talonflame is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Fletchling. At 499 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 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.
Talonflame appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Talonflame has appeared in 7 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A