Competitive Information for Talonflame [Sun/Moon]
Fire / Flying
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be burned.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, its Flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Talonflame? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover Talonflame, a remarkable Pokémon with Fire and Flying attributes! Talonflame is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Electric, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Talonflame performs in battles.
Item: Leftovers / Flyinium Z
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Acrobatics
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Roost
- Swords Dance / Natural Gift
Talonflame shows pretty popular Physical Tank prowess in single battles. This build is crafted to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Talonflame last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. With a Flyinium Z equipped to it, if Talonflame has a flying move, this item allows it to use a flying z-move.
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Talonflame has no held item).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Talonflame).
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Talonflame's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Talonflame's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Natural Gift is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (power and type depends on your Talonflame's berry).
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Item: Firium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Brave Bird / Acrobatics
- Return / Facade
- U-turn
In single battles, Talonflame is known as an awesome Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Talonflame from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Flame Charge to boost Talonflame for the following turns). With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Talonflame has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Talonflame's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Talonflame has no held item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Talonflame is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Talonflame switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Firium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 SpA / 36 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Hyper Beam / Hidden Power
- Solar Beam
- Roost
Talonflame is a dazzling Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Talonflame from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Talonflame has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Talonflame cannot move next turn).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Talonflame's ivs).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
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Item: Flying Gem
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 40 Hp / 200 Atk / 68 SpD / 200 Spe
Moveset:
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird / Flare Blitz
- Flame Charge
- Swords Dance
Talonflame stands out as a stunning Physical Sweeper in single battles. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical attacks. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. With a Flying Gem equipped to it, Talonflame's first successful flying-type attack will have 1.3x power then the Flying Gem gets consumed.
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Talonflame).
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Talonflame's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Talonflame's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Lum Berry
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Acrobatics
- Flare Blitz
- Return
- Swords Dance
Talonflame shows an incredible Physical Tank prowess in single battles. The intention of this moveset is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Talonflame cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Talonflame).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Talonflame's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Sharp Beak / Leftovers
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird
- Flare Blitz
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Talonflame thrives as an astounding Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It tries to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical power. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. Pretty straigh forward strategy with Talonflame, using Gale wings for those Priority Flying moves. With a Sharp Beak equipped to it, Talonflame's flying-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Talonflame).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Talonflame's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Talonflame? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Firium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 Atk / 36 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Flame Charge
- Brave Bird / Acrobatics
- Return / Facade
- U-turn
Talonflame excels as an interesting Physical Sweeper during double battles. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Talonflame from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out (usually Flame Charge to boost Talonflame for the following turns). With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Talonflame has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flame Charge is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Fire-type move (100% chance to raise your Talonflame's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Acrobatics is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Flying-type move (power doubles if your Talonflame has no held item).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Talonflame is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Talonflame switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Firium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Gale Wings
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 220 Hp / 252 SpA / 36 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Razor Wind / Hyper Beam
- Solar Beam
- Roost
In double battles, Talonflame is known as a noteworthy Special Sweeper. It tries to crush rivals using powerful special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Talonflame from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Gale Wings, if Talonflame is at full hp its flying-type moves have their priority increased by 1. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Talonflame has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Razor Wind is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (charges, then hits foes turn 2. High crit ratio).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Talonflame cannot move next turn).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Talonflame can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Talonflame.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Talonflame can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Talonflame
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Gale wings + Move: Roost
- Ability: Gale wings + Move: Brave bird
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Quick Guard, Snatch, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Talonflame's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Flame Charge
- Hone Claws
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Talonflame
- Acrobatics
- Brave Bird
- Bulk Up
- Defog
- Flame Charge
- Flare Blitz
- Hidden Power
- Natural Gift
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Talonflame in Sun and Moon
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Optimize Talonflame's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
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