# Talonflame - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 97.336%
- **Brave Bird**: 77.948%
- **Defog**: 64.772%
- **Roost**: 49.557%
- **Steel Wing**: 41.383%
- **Swords Dance**: 25.528%
- **Acrobatics**: 16.583%
- **U-turn**: 5.588%
- **Protect**: 4.030%
- **Other**: 17.275%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 54.577%
- **Flame Body**: 45.423%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 49.270%
- **Life Orb**: 23.946%
- **Nothing**: 16.555%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.987%
- **Other**: 3.242%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 45.274%
- **Noivern**: 41.485%
- **Goodra**: 38.589%
- **Pikachu**: 38.555%
- **Hawlucha**: 38.548%
- **Decidueye**: 24.671%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Greninja, Noivern, Goodra, Pikachu. 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?
The top build for Talonflame features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 71.406% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Gale Wings** (54.577%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (49.270%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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