# 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** | 6% |
| **Win Rate** | 50.839% |
| **Record** | 1028-994-4 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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.

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 99.254%
- **Protect**: 87.065%
- **Flare Blitz**: 61.692%
- **Acrobatics**: 38.557%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 38.557%
- **Brave Bird**: 22.139%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 21.891%
- **Quick Guard**: 6.468%
- **Taunt**: 6.219%
- **Rain Dance**: 3.483%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 98.756%
- **Flame Body**: 1.244%

## Common Items
- **Sharp Beak**: 42.289%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.930%
- **No Item**: 11.940%
- **no item**: 6.219%
- **None**: 4.726%
- **No item**: 3.980%
- **nothing**: 1.990%
- **none**: 1.990%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.493%
- **Nothing**: 1.493%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 66.169%
- **Kingambit**: 40.050%
- **Basculegion**: 38.308%
- **Gardevoir**: 24.627%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 24.378%
- **Sneasler**: 24.378%

## Featured Teams with Talonflame

### Team 1 by BatCoach
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a0059b2dfbdf089cbbd6e9e*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Garchomp, Talonflame, Sneasler, Rotom-Wash, Kingambit

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

### Team 2 by 57 62
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a0de44013f957d6d4b4be7b*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Vivillon, Talonflame, Sneasler, Kingambit

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

### Team 3 by Gustav H
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a05e7f713f957d6d4b47be8*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Kingambit, Sneasler, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, Talonflame

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

### Team 4 by TurboMatt
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-69ef144c8c6a7308858689f3*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Garchomp, Basculegion, Kingambit, Aegislash, Floette-Eternal

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

### Team 5 by Vanilla0731
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-69ea84d578b359b789d6a513*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Garchomp, Talonflame, Sneasler, Rotom-Wash, Kingambit

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

### Team 6 by TheFalcon
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-69f3cbdde23aab068aad656d*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Tyranitar-Mega, Excadrill, Rotom-Wash, Talonflame, Sinistcha

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

### Team 7 by zL
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-69ebc40b51f4cfe50104e90e*

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

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

### Team 8 by Tindall64
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-69eeb4929d90c111990b8f53*

**Pokemon**: Kangaskhan-Mega, Talonflame, Garchomp, Sylveon, Farigiraf, Kingambit

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

### Team 9 by rickinch
*Record: 3-0*
*Event: limitless-6a03475e13f957d6d4b469a2*

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

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

### Team 10 by DhonwolfVGC
*Record: 6-2*
*Event: limitless-69fc8b98e23aab068aadd207*

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir-Mega, Rotom-Wash, Glimmora, Scizor-Mega, Garchomp, Talonflame

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


## FAQ for Talonflame in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion, Gardevoir. 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** (98.756%) and the item **Sharp Beak** (42.289%).

### 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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