talonflame

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

Type: Fire/Flying

Abilities:

• Flame Body: May burn opponents that make contact with Talonflame.
• Gale Wings (Hidden Ability): Prioritizes Flying-type moves when Talonflame's HP is full.

Physical Characteristics:

• Talonflame resembles a large red and black falcon.
• It has a streamlined body perfect for high-speed flight.
• Its wings are long and pointed, with black tips and a flame-like pattern on the underside.
• The tail is predominantly black with red markings, resembling a burning ember.
• Sharp talons and a hooked beak emphasize its predatory nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Talonflame is known for its incredible speed and agility in the air.
• It is often found in mountainous regions and forested areas.
• Talonflame preys on smaller Pokémon, using its speed to dive and catch them by surprise.
• Known for its bravery, it will fiercely protect its territory and young.

In Battle:

• Talonflame excels as a fast physical attacker with priority moves.
• Signature moves include Brave Bird and Flare Blitz, both taking advantage of its high Speed and Attack stats.
• Effective against Bug, Grass, Ice, and Fighting types due to its Fire/Flying typing.
• Vulnerable to Electric, Water, and Rock types, with Rock moves being particularly dangerous due to a 4x weakness.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

• Talonflame's speed is a defining feature, often compared to a jet fighter in terms of how it moves through the air.
• Its hidden ability, Gale Wings, once made it a dominant force in competitive play due to the priority it gave to powerful Flying-type moves.
• Inspired by peregrine falcons, known for their speed and hunting prowess.
• Appeared in the Pokémon anime as one of Ash's Pokémon during his Kalos journey, showcasing its speed and bravery.

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.