
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.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
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
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.
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 / Flying
Species
Scorching Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
Weight
54.0 lbs / 24.5 kg
Abilities
Flame Body, Gale Wings
Talonflame’s stat spread determines whether it works best as an attacker, support Pokemon, bulky option or utility pick.
These are some of Talonflame’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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 is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Acrobatics is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
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 is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Roost is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
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 is one of Talonflame’s useful moves across Pokemon games, giving it reliable damage, coverage or utility depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Talonflame’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon. Its typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities.
Fire / Flying
Water, Electric and Rock
Fighting, Steel, Fire, Fairy, Bug and Grass
Ground
Talonflame’s abilities can change how it performs in battle depending on the format.
Flame Body is one of Talonflame’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Gale Wings is one of Talonflame’s abilities and can influence its role in different Pokemon games.
Talonflame’s evolution line is Fletchling → Fletchinder → Talonflame.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Fletchling
Stage 3
Evolves from Fletchinder
Talonflame’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games released before Talonflame existed keep their rows for consistency.
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Talonflame had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Evolve from Fletchinder. |
Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Fletchinder. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Available through normal gameplay or evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion content. |
Pokemon Shield |
Available through normal gameplay or evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield expansion content. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in Paldea or obtained by evolving a previous form. |
Pokemon Violet |
Found in Paldea or obtained by evolving a previous form. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolve from Fletchinder. |
| Game | Where to Find Talonflame |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Talonflame. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokemon.
Talonflame is weak to Water, Electric and Rock-type moves.
Talonflame’s abilities are Flame Body, Gale Wings.
Talonflame’s availability depends on the game. Check the location tables above for each generation.
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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