# 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** | 45.872% |
| **Record** | 1244-1468-1 |
| **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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## 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**: 96.448%
- **Protect**: 77.322%
- **Flare Blitz**: 61.202%
- **Brave Bird**: 45.355%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 39.617%
- **Quick Guard**: 12.842%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 12.842%
- **Acrobatics**: 11.749%
- **Overheat**: 9.016%
- **Taunt**: 6.284%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 95.628%
- **Flame Body**: 3.005%

## Common Items
- **Sharp Beak**: 50.546%
- **Focus Sash**: 16.120%
- **Life Orb**: 10.109%
- **Nothing**: 9.836%
- **Charcoal**: 4.918%
- **Mental Herb**: 1.639%
- **Charti Berry**: 1.093%
- **White Herb**: 1.093%
- **Wide Lens**: 1.093%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 49.180%
- **Sneasler**: 28.142%
- **Kingambit**: 22.951%
- **Basculegion**: 22.131%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 20.492%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 17.760%

## Featured Teams with Talonflame

### Team 1 by Shedfan
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-6a3ce3c9c87cd9ff0a30ef12*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Gardevoir-Mega, Talonflame, Tsareena, Maushold, Basculegion

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

### Team 2 by Gotou
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a1f922947f3797bf6baa810*

**Pokemon**: Metagross-Mega, Floette-Eternal, Talonflame, Garchomp, Ceruledge, Ninetales-Alola

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

### Team 3 by Shedfan
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a38f19b83fd320299bcdb33*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Gardevoir-Mega, Talonflame, Tsareena, Maushold, Basculegion

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

### Team 4 by ionnss
*Record: 13-3*
*Event: limitless-6a131fa78c163b8097996550*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Kingambit, Garchomp, Talonflame, Sinistcha, Gholdengo

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Charcoal
- **Moves**: Protect, Tailwind, Brave Bird, Overheat

### Team 5 by Hari
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6a3ae24bc87cd9ff0a30e036*

**Pokemon**: Maushold, Talonflame, Gardevoir-Mega, Ceruledge, Samurott-Hisui, Garchomp

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

### Team 6 by RyanPogi68
*Record: 4-0-1*
*Event: limitless-6a147b1d8c163b80979970af*

**Pokemon**: Azumarill, Raichu-Mega-Y, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Garchomp, Talonflame

**Talonflame Set**:
- **Ability**: Gale Wings
- **Item**: Sharp Beak
- **Moves**: Brave Bird, Tailwind, Flare Blitz, 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, Brave Bird. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Garchomp, Sneasler, Kingambit, Basculegion. 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** (95.628%) and the item **Sharp Beak** (50.546%).

### 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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