# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.103% |
| **Record** | 1458-1573 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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**: 58.162%
- **Brave Bird**: 23.409%
- **Flare Blitz**: 21.407%
- **Protect**: 18.480%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 13.912%
- **Quick Guard**: 8.162%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 5.647%
- **Acrobatics**: 5.595%
- **Taunt**: 4.825%
- **Overheat**: 3.696%

## Common Abilities
- **Trace**: 39.474%
- **Hospitality**: 36.842%
- **Flame Body**: 18.421%
- **Insomnia**: 5.263%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 43.373%
- **Life Orb**: 26.747%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.434%
- **Leftovers**: 4.337%
- **Charti Berry**: 2.892%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.651%
- **Sharp Beak**: 1.928%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.928%
- **White Herb**: 1.687%
- **Eject Button**: 1.205%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 27.780%
- **Sneasler**: 24.447%
- **Garchomp**: 22.963%
- **Indeedee-F**: 16.958%
- **Kingambit**: 15.737%
- **Basculegion**: 14.286%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Sneasler, Garchomp, Indeedee-F. 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 **Trace** (39.474%) and the item **Focus Sash** (43.373%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Talonflame often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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