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.
Its tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings.
Bird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful 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 |
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Archeops builds →Rock Slide 4x200-235%KO Ancient Power 4x137-161%KO Rock Tomb 4x159-188%KO Rock Throw 4x133-157%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 4x346-408%KO Rock Slide 4x176-208%KO Ancient Power 4x93-110%KO Rock Tomb 4x140-165%KO | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Carbink builds →Stone Edge 4x116-137%KO Power Gem 4x96-114%KO Ancient Power 4x73-86% Rock Tomb 4x73-86% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x125-147%KO Brine 2x75-88% Ancient Power 4x140-165%KO Rock Tomb 4x83-98% | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Kabutops builds →Ancient Power 4x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 4x137-161%KO Smack Down 4x113-133%KO Aqua Jet 2x46-55% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Volcanion's Sludge Bomb hits Talonflame for 60-71%. Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 145-171%.
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb60-71% Fire Blast55-65% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x145-171%KO Volt Switch 2x113-133%KO Dazzling Gleam32-38% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Terrakion builds →Close Combat52-61% Stone Edge 4x348-410%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Talonflame View Tyranitar builds →Crunch53-62% Rock Slide 4x197-232%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Quick Guard, Snatch, Tailwind.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Talonflame Best Moveset
Flame Body isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and spread EVs, Talonflame fills the setup attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Talonflame best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Roost
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Protect
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Talonflame in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Talonflame. The 3-stage chain runs through Fletchling, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Talonflame in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Talonflame starts with Fletchling at Lv. 16-20 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch FletchlingWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrass Lv.16-19 Volcano30%MidWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrass Lv.16-19 Volcano30%MidRoute 8Ultra MoonGrass Lv.17-20 Route15%MidRoute 8Ultra SunGrass Lv.17-20 Route15%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve FletchinderWela Volcano ParkUltra MoonGrass Lv.16-19 VolcanoMidSOS from FletchlingWela Volcano ParkUltra SunGrass Lv.16-19 VolcanoMidSOS from FletchlingRoute 8Ultra MoonGrass Lv.17-20 RouteMidSOS from FletchlingRoute 8Ultra SunGrass Lv.17-20 RouteMidSOS from Fletchlingor evolve from Fletchling (Step 1)
Step 3Talonflame ✓
Talonflame Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Talonflame has a 499 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a pivot. Roost with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Roost, Bravebird, Bulk Up, and Fire Blast on Talonflame. Roost is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the pivot role with a mix of damage and utility.
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