# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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
- **U-turn**: 97.136%
- **Defog**: 95.928%
- **Flare Blitz**: 92.918%
- **Roost**: 90.035%
- **Brave Bird**: 6.006%
- **Other**: 17.977%

## Common Abilities
- **Flame Body**: 89.985%
- **Gale Wings**: 10.015%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 98.960%
- **Other**: 1.040%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor-Mega**: 87.761%
- **Kommo-o**: 86.641%
- **Serperior**: 86.606%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 85.260%
- **Gastrodon**: 78.062%
- **Ferrothorn**: 9.374%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Scizor-Mega, Kommo-o, Serperior, Grimmsnarl. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 87.219% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Flame Body** (89.985%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (98.960%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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