# Talonflame - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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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**: 91.842%
- **Brave Bird**: 81.580%
- **Flare Blitz**: 49.522%
- **Protect**: 37.281%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 37.069%
- **Taunt**: 32.217%
- **Defog**: 19.813%
- **Upper Hand**: 8.662%
- **Overheat**: 8.493%
- **U-turn**: 5.726%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 88.580%
- **Flame Body**: 11.420%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 55.118%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 16.042%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.488%
- **Eject Button**: 2.952%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.490%
- **Charcoal**: 2.366%
- **Nothing**: 2.137%
- **Choice Band**: 1.372%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.360%
- **Other**: 3.674%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 25.488%
- **Torkoal**: 21.564%
- **Gholdengo**: 20.117%
- **Tyranitar**: 18.370%
- **Garchomp**: 18.368%
- **Sinistcha**: 18.244%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9doublesou-1825

### 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 teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Incineroar, Torkoal, Gholdengo, Tyranitar. 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 28.642% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Gale Wings** (88.580%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (55.118%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 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/gen9doublesou/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*