# Talonflame - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 41.200%
- **Brave Bird**: 29.560%
- **Flare Blitz**: 11.080%
- **Taunt**: 9.240%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 6.400%
- **Protect**: 6.000%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 3.120%
- **Overheat**: 1.200%
- **Rain Dance**: 1.040%
- **Upper Hand**: 1.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 0.480%
- **Trace**: 0.320%
- **Flame Body**: 0.120%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.080%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 4.840%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.360%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.320%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.280%
- **Covert Cloak**: 0.200%
- **Leftovers**: 0.120%
- **Sharp Beak**: 0.080%
- **Choice Band**: 0.040%
- **Eject Button**: 0.040%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 43.200%
- **Tyranitar**: 25.080%
- **Sneasler**: 24.120%
- **Metagross**: 17.080%
- **Kingambit**: 16.560%
- **Sinistcha**: 15.640%

## Featured Teams with Talonflame

### Team 1 by Wb_vg
*Record: 11 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Talonflame, Primarina, Maushold, Garchomp, Incineroar

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Protect, Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Tailwind

### Team 2 by Swamp
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Maushold, Basculegion, Garchomp, Floette-Eternal, Pelipper

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Charti Berry
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Tailwind, Will-O-Wisp, Protect

### Team 3 by RayquazaKingdom
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Sneasler, Froslass, Garchomp, Primarina, Incineroar

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Tailwind, Taunt, Flare Blitz

### Team 4 by Penglin
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Sinistcha, Dragapult, Sneasler, Glimmora, Talonflame

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Protect, Tailwind

### Team 5 by M. Khoa Nguyễn
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Meowscarada, Milotic, Lucario, Garchomp, Gardevoir

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Dual Wingbeat, Flare Blitz, Tailwind, Quick Guard

### Team 6 by hatty hattington360
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Garchomp, Basculegion, Glimmora, Gyarados, Talonflame

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Flame Body
- **Item**: Bright Powder
- **Moves**: Flare Blitz, Brave Bird, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind

### Team 7 by SpicyCigar
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Garchomp, Talonflame, Primarina, Kingambit, Sneasler

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Tailwind, Taunt

### Team 8 by Durpachu
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Sylveon, Froslass, Ninetales-Alola, Incineroar, Talonflame

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Acrobatics, Overheat, Tailwind, Will-O-Wisp

### Team 9 by Fede_Guitin
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Garchomp, Gardevoir, Gyarados, Raichu, Gengar

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 10 by snivylover14
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Froslass, Talonflame, Rotom-Wash, Garchomp, Sylveon, Sneasler

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Tailwind, Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Taunt


## FAQ for Talonflame in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Talonflame?
The most common moves for Talonflame are Tailwind, Brave Bird, Flare Blitz, Taunt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Garchomp, Tyranitar, Sneasler, Metagross. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Talonflame?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Talonflame?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (0.480%) and the item **Life Orb** (4.840%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Talonflame often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Talonflame?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 78 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 74 |
| Sp. Def | 69 |
| Speed | 126 |
| **BST** | **499** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Talonflame on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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