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.
Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.
Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape.
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 39 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Defog, Flame Charge, Quick Guard.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Swords Dance, Talonflame threatens a wide range with max Attack and Speed EVs and Heavy-Duty Boots backing every hit.
Best Build
Best Talonflame Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- Swords Dance
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
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 Sword & Shield
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 FletchlingEASYChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyRouteIntense SunEASYPotbottom DesertShieldOverworldLv.10-1520%EarlyDesertIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2120%MidRouteIntense SunEASYLoop LagoonSwordOverworldLv.16-2120%MidIntense SunEASYLoop LagoonShieldOverworldLv.16-2120%MidIntense SunEASYPotbottom DesertSwordOverworldLv.19-2420%MidDesertIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteIntense SunEASYChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidRouteIntense SunEASYLoop LagoonSwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidIntense SunEASYLoop LagoonShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidIntense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderMODERATEHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEInsular SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATELoop LagoonSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateIntense SunMODERATELoop LagoonShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateIntense SunMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense SunMODERATEWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterIntense Sunor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓
Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. 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