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    Talonflame Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: June 2, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Talonflame Pokemon Guide

    Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon known for its abilities, evolution line, typing, matchup profile and role across different Pokemon games. This guide covers Talonflame’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

    Fire type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Talonflame

    talonflame

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Talonflame

    talonflame

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Talonflame guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Talonflame Description

    Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon from the Kalos era. It is part of the National Pokedex as #0663 and is covered here with stats, moves, abilities, evolution and game availability.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Talonflame Good in Competitive?

    Talonflame can be useful when its typing, stats, abilities and movepool fit the format. Its best role depends heavily on the game, ruleset and available moves.

    Use Talonflame’s typing, ability options and coverage carefully, especially against matchups that target its main weaknesses.

    Talonflame Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Talonflame, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Talonflame

    National Dex

    #0663

    Type

    Fire type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

    Fire / Flying

    Species

    Scorching Pokemon

    Height

    3’11” / 1.2 m

    Weight

    54.0 lbs / 24.5 kg

    Abilities

    Flame Body, Gale Wings

    Talonflame Stats

    Talonflame’s stat spread determines whether it works best as an attacker, support Pokemon, bulky option or utility pick.

    Hp
    78
    Attack
    81
    Defense
    71
    Special Attack
    74
    Special Defense
    69
    Speed
    126

    Talonflame Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    These are some of Talonflame’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

    Brave Bird

    Brave Bird is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Flare Blitz

    Flare Blitz is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Acrobatics

    Acrobatics is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Flame Charge

    Flame Charge is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    U-turn

    U-turn is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Roost

    Roost is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Swords Dance

    Swords Dance is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Will-O-Wisp

    Will-O-Wisp is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.

    Talonflame All Moves

    Use the section below to view Talonflame’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Ember Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special40100
    1Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
    1Flame Charge Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical50100
    1Flare Blitz Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical120100
    1Growl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    1Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical35100
    1Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    15Flail Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    22Acrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
    29Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    38Aerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    47Tailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status––
    56Steel Wing Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical7090
    65Roost Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status––
    74Fly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
    83Brave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical120100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
    TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60–
    TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
    TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
    TMBrave Bird Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical120100
    TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status––
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFeather Dance Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status–100
    TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
    TMFire Spin Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special3585
    TMFlame Charge Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical50100
    TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
    TMFlare Blitz Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical120100
    TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
    TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
    TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
    TMHurricane Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special11070
    TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
    TMOverheat Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special13090
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status––
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTemper Flare Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
    TMUpper Hand Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
    TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status–85

    Talonflame Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.

    Type

    Fire / Flying

    Weaknesses

    Water, Electric and Rock

    Resistances

    Fighting, Steel, Fire, Fairy, Bug and Grass

    Immunity

    Ground

    Talonflame Abilities

    Talonflame’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the format.

    Flame Body

    Flame Body is one of Talonflame’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.

    Gale Wings

    Gale Wings is one of Talonflame’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.

    Talonflame Evolution

    Talonflame’s evolution line is Fletchling → Fletchinder → Talonflame.

    Stage 1

    Fletchling

    Fire type Pokemon icon
    fletchling

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Fletchinder

    Fire type Pokemon icon
    fletchinder

    Evolves from Fletchling

    Stage 3

    Talonflame

    Fire type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon
    talonflame

    Evolves from Fletchinder

    Where to Find Talonflame in Pokemon Games

    Talonflame’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games released before Talonflame existed keep their rows for consistency.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve from Fletchinder.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve from Fletchinder.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Available through normal gameplay or evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion content.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Available through normal gameplay or evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion content.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in Paldea or obtained by evolving a previous form.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in Paldea or obtained by evolving a previous form.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Evolve from Fletchinder.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Talonflame
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Talonflame FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Talonflame. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

    What type is Talonflame?

    Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon.

    What is Talonflame weak against?

    Talonflame is weak to Water, Electric and Rock-type moves.

    What are Talonflame’s abilities?

    Talonflame’s abilities are Flame Body, Gale Wings.

    How do you get Talonflame?

    Talonflame’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

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    Final Output Note:
    Removed the Pokemon Champions Featured Competitive Build section unless a confirmed individual TGH build was found for Talonflame.
    Information not API-driven yet: manually written abilities, best moves, availability notes, Legends Z-A notes and related guide links.
    Human review before publishing: verify final game-specific locations, Legends Z-A details, type icon image IDs and any future Pokemon Champions build coverage for Talonflame.


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