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.
In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm16-19% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain10-12% Flamethrower38-44% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLum Berry NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch35-41% Mach Punch19-22% Knock Off41-48% Rock Slide 4x188-221%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Talonflame Best Moveset
Galewings isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs, Talonflame fills the attacker slot reliably. Hasty nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Talonflame best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Tailwind
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Roost
- Flare Blitz
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Quick Guard and Snatch from the egg pool give Talonflame something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Talonflame in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Talonflame in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Fletchling over from X, Sun, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Talonflame in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain FletchlingCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Evolve into Fletchinder
Step 3Talonflame ✓
Talonflame Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. It works best as a support. Bravebird with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Talonflame fills the support 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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