talonflame

Talonflame is a dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Fire / Flying

Abilities:

• Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
• Gale Wings (Hidden Ability): Gives priority to Flying-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is full.

Physical Characteristics:

• Talonflame resembles a large, red and gray falcon.
• It has a sharp, pointed beak and fierce eyes.
• Its wings and tail are adorned with black feather patterns, and the tail has three distinct orange-yellow tips.
• It has strong talons used for gripping prey during high-speed chases.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Talonflame is known for its incredible speed and agility, often seen soaring high and diving at breakneck speeds to catch prey.
• It typically inhabits mountainous regions and forests where it can nest and hunt.
• It is a fierce protector of its territory, often engaging in aerial battles with intruders.
• Known for its loyalty, it forms strong bonds with trainers who can match its high energy levels.

In Battle:

• Talonflame is a versatile and agile fighter, often deployed as a fast physical attacker.
• Signature moves include Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, and Acrobatics, which take advantage of its speed and Flying-type priority under Gale Wings.
• Strong against Bug, Steel, Grass, and Fighting types due to its Fire/Flying typing.
• Vulnerable to Rock, Water, and Electric-type moves which can exploit its weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Talonflame evolves from Fletchinder starting at level 35.
• Fletchinder itself evolves from Fletchling at level 17.

Interesting Facts:

• Talonflame's design is inspired by the peregrine falcon, known for being one of the fastest birds.
• It was one of the first Pokémon revealed for the sixth generation games, Pokémon X and Y.
• In the anime, Talonflame is often seen with trainers who value speed and aerial maneuvers, such as Ash Ketchum.
• Its hidden ability, Gale Wings, was notably powerful in competitive battles, providing priority to Flying-type moves, though it was later adjusted in effectiveness in subsequent game updates.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• X: In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
• Y: When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
• Omega-Ruby: In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
• Sun: Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons.
• Moon: It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers.
• Ultra-Sun: Its tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings.
• Ultra-Moon: Bird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful kick.
• Sword: Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.
• Shield: Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape.