# Talonflame - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 100.000%
- **Brave Bird**: 93.333%
- **Flare Blitz**: 68.889%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 55.556%
- **Taunt**: 28.889%
- **Protect**: 28.889%
- **Overheat**: 8.889%
- **Air Slash**: 4.444%
- **Quick Guard**: 4.444%
- **Heat Wave**: 2.222%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 48.889%
- **Life Orb**: 26.667%
- **Sharp Beak**: 8.889%
- **Safety Goggles**: 4.444%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.222%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.222%
- **Muscle Band**: 2.222%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.222%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.222%

## Common Teammates
- **Meowscarada**: 57.778%
- **Gholdengo**: 55.556%
- **Tatsugiri**: 44.444%
- **Dondozo**: 44.444%
- **Garchomp**: 28.889%
- **Sylveon**: 26.667%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Meowscarada, Gholdengo, Tatsugiri, Dondozo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Talonflame?
The most common Tera Types for Talonflame are flying, ghost, dark. Specifically, Tera flying is used in 44.444% of builds.

### 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 **Gale Wings** (100.000%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (48.889%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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