Talonflame (#0663) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP78138–185266–360

Atk8177–146150–287

Def7168–135132–265

SpA7471–138137–271

SpD6966–133128–260

Spe126117–195231–386

Total499Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Spe.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 126). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+195Max178No SP146Min131Scarf292Tailwind390

At max Speed, Talonflame outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Water2×

Resists

Bug¼×Grass¼×Fairy½×Fighting½×Fire½×Steel½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostPsychicIceDragonDark

Abilities

Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Gale WingsHidden ability
Raises Flying moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#49 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (27.6%) · Gale Wings (97.2%) · Jolly (60.1%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (49.3%)

Moves Tailwind, Flare Blitz, Protect, Brave Bird

Singles

#154 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Rocky Helmet (29.9%) · Gale Wings (54.7%) · Jolly (29.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (25.8%)

Moves Will-O-Wisp, Roost, Brave Bird, Flare Blitz

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

8.11% of teams · rank #28 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Flame Body
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Grass

Roost
Defog
U-turn
Flare Blitz

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players8.22%
Rated 1500+8.24%
Rated 1630+8.11%
Rated 1760+7.17%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.11%

Moves

Roost96.4%
Defog85.4%
U-turn55%
Flare Blitz52.5%
Brave Bird41.7%
Will-O-Wisp24.5%
Flamethrower11.9%
Taunt7.4%
Tailwind6%
Bulk Up5.5%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots98.9%
No item0.5%
Heat Rock0.2%
Choice Band0.1%
Leftovers0%
Salac Berry0%

Abilities

91%
9%

EV spreads

Jolly 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe26.2%
Jolly 168 HP / 88 Atk / 4 Def / 248 Spe10.7%
Jolly 16 HP / 240 Def / 252 Spe5.4%
Timid 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 Spe5.1%
Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 4 Spe4.7%

Tera types

Grass35.7%
Flying12.1%
Ground12%
Fire11%

Common teammates

Latios30.3%
Tinkaton26.5%
Hydrapple24%
Keldeo22.5%
Lokix21.9%
Clodsire21.5%
Excadrill18.1%
Sinistcha15.1%

Checks & counters

Replica Team codes

Meganium Rainby NatusPKMN · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
K5N29KPU9TSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0661FletchlingNormalFlying
1. Level 17#0662FletchinderFireFlying
  1. Level 35#0663TalonflameFireFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

1Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

15FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

22AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

29AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

38Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

47TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

56Steel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

65RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

74FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

83Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Scorching Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Central Kalos#016Original Alola#160Original Akala#087Updated Alola#194Updated Akala#095Isle of Armor#024Paldea#021Blueberry#089Lumiose#012

Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape.
Shield
Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.
Sword
Bird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful kick.
Ultra Moon
Its tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings.
Ultra Sun
It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers.
Moon
Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons.
Sun
When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ファイアロー
Japanese (romaji): Fiarrow
Korean: 파이어로
Chinese (Traditional): 烈箭鷹
Chinese (Simplified): 烈箭鹰
French: Flambusard
German: Fiaro
Spanish: Talonflame
Italian: Talonflame

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 Spe
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge Road (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Loop Lagoon (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Workout Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Moon 1 area

Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59

Sun 1 area

Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59