TL;DR. Talonflame is a fire/flying-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 499. In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
Stat spread.
Total of 499. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Talonflame in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Talonflame reaches 2,205 CP at level 40 and 2,522 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Fletchling family appeared on March 6, 2021.
- Fletchling
- Fletchinder and Talonflame by encounter
Talonflame in competitive play.
Talonflame is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #85 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Talonflame.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Talonflame, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Talonflame?
Talonflame is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Talonflame weak to?
Talonflame takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Electric.
What is Talonflame resistant to?
Talonflame is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy, Grass, Bug.
How does Talonflame evolve?
Talonflame evolves from Fletchinder (Level 35). Talonflame is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Talonflame from?
Talonflame was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0663.
What are Talonflame's base stats?
Talonflame has HP 78, Attack 81, Defense 71, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 69, and Speed 126. Total base stat total: 499.
What are Talonflame's abilities?
Talonflame can have the ability Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Gale Wings.
Is Talonflame legendary or mythical?
No. Talonflame is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Talonflame's best stat?
Talonflame's highest base stat is Speed at 126, which ranks 4th of 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Talonflame good?
Talonflame has a base stat total of 499, the 311th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Talonflame as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Talonflame is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Talonflame vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Talonflame | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 78 | 70 | +8 |
| Attack | 81 | 78 | +3 |
| Defense | 71 | 66 | +5 |
| Special Attack | 74 | 77 | -3 |
| Special Defense | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Speed | 126 | 78 | +48 |
| Total | 499 | 438 | +61 |
Talonflame appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Talonflame is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Talonflame.
Every main-series game Talonflame is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Three
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildCoastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 3, Vert Sector 4
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 1
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Flying-type & Fire-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildSoothing Wetlands, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Bewear at Poni Gauntlet
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveFletchinder (Level 35)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveFletchinder (Level 35)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Talonflame appears in 30 episodes.
From XY036 (2014-07-31) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Talonflame partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Talonflame partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Talonflame in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Talonflame
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