# Talonflame - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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 Tournament Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 96.491%
- **Flare Blitz**: 64.912%
- **Brave Bird**: 63.158%
- **Protect**: 59.649%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 28.070%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 22.807%
- **Taunt**: 19.298%
- **Acrobatics**: 10.526%
- **Quick Guard**: 7.018%
- **Upper Hand**: 7.018%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 94.737%
- **Flame Body**: 3.509%
- **Gale Wings**: 1.754%

## Common Items
- **Sharp Beak**: 45.614%
- **Focus Sash**: 21.053%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.509%
- **Chesto Berry**: 3.509%
- **Mental Herb**: 3.509%
- **Charti Berry**: 1.754%
- **Bright Powder**: 1.754%
- **White Herb**: 1.754%
- **Leftovers**: 1.754%
- **Wacan Berry**: 1.754%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 68.421%
- **Sneasler**: 42.105%
- **Tyranitar**: 24.561%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.807%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 22.807%
- **Incineroar**: 21.053%

## Featured Teams with Talonflame

### Team 1 by Wb_vg
*Record: 11 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Floette, 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*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

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

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

### Team 3 by David Y
*Record: 8 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Floette, Garchomp, Talonflame, Aegislash, Maushold, Rotom-Wash

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: no object
- **Moves**: Acrobatics, Tailwind, Flare Blitz, Protect

### Team 4 by DJGamer511
*Record: 5 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c84a6036f5b5c303dc05f6*

**Pokemon**: Sneasler, Kangaskhan, Talonflame, Garchomp, Sylveon, Basculegion

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


## FAQ for Talonflame in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Garchomp, Sneasler, Tyranitar, Sinistcha. 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 **Gale Wings** (94.737%) and the item **Sharp Beak** (45.614%).

### 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 Tournament 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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