# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## 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
- **Brave Bird**: 95.271%
- **Roost**: 88.825%
- **Flare Blitz**: 69.093%
- **Defog**: 49.907%
- **U-turn**: 31.921%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 31.247%
- **Facade**: 17.003%
- **Other**: 16.733%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 93.958%
- **Flame Body**: 6.042%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 95.502%
- **Other**: 4.498%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 46.921%
- **Hawlucha**: 46.526%
- **Noivern**: 39.636%
- **Rillaboom**: 35.073%
- **Hoopa-Unbound**: 34.683%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 34.683%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Greninja, Hawlucha, Noivern, Rillaboom. 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?
The top build for Talonflame features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.687% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Gale Wings** (93.958%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (95.502%).

### 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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