# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.36% |
| **Record** | 1440-1538-9 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Talonflame.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Rock (4x), Water (2x), Electric (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 96.613%
- **Protect**: 71.836%
- **Flare Blitz**: 65.241%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 59.002%
- **Brave Bird**: 25.134%
- **Quick Guard**: 24.242%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 13.012%
- **Acrobatics**: 10.517%
- **Taunt**: 9.626%
- **Rain Dance**: 3.743%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 98.396%
- **Flame Body**: 1.426%

## Common Items
- **Sharp Beak**: 59.180%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.478%
- **Nothing**: 8.200%
- **Life Orb**: 6.952%
- **Charcoal**: 3.387%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.674%
- **Charti Berry**: 1.961%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 37.968%
- **Basculegion**: 34.225%
- **Garchomp**: 32.264%
- **Maushold**: 26.025%
- **Gardevoir-Mega**: 25.847%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 16.756%

## Featured Teams with Talonflame

### Team 1 by aerxdri
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a6d56832b308b6067b45e3f*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Talonflame, Aegislash, Vivillon, Goodra, Pyroar-Mega

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Protect, Dual Wingbeat, Tailwind, Sunny Day

### Team 2 by Neil Nava
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a598896613c9fb6b9f5141e*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Talonflame, Kingambit, Basculegion, Kommo-o, Maushold

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

### Team 3 by Hq2009
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-6a4be84c063cb29d318e4e52*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Sneasler, Raichu-Mega-Y, Garchomp, Talonflame, Kingambit

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

### Team 4 by GloriWasHere
*Record: 6-1*
*Event: limitless-6a76dc1dcdc0391d7fa605ed*

**Pokemon**: Medicham-Mega, Talonflame, Kingambit, Basculegion, Farigiraf, Sylveon

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

### Team 5 by Svenny
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a60a9aa52c24ac2da648cd4*

**Pokemon**: Malamar-Mega, Barbaracle-Mega, Meowstic, Talonflame, Aegislash, Vivillon

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

### Team 6 by AngryPnuts
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a7732902b308b6067b4e002*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Maushold, Kingambit, Talonflame, Basculegion, Garchomp

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Quick Guard, Tailwind, Protect

### Team 7 by DG2fut
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5567ed232a1a55ee10bc6f*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Talonflame, Maushold, Dragonite, Meowstic, Gholdengo

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Heat Wave, Protect, Tailwind, Taunt

### Team 8 by businesspiggy
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a5ba39f52c24ac2da645903*

**Pokemon**: Eelektross-Mega, Talonflame, Krookodile, Roserade, Gengar-Mega, Basculegion-F

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


## FAQ for Talonflame in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Kingambit, Basculegion, Garchomp, Maushold. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Talonflame weak to and resistant against?
Talonflame is weak to Rock (4x), Water (2x), Electric (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 **Gale Wings** (98.396%) and the item **Sharp Beak** (59.180%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Sharp Beak), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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