# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Usage** | 17% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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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**: 100.000%
- **Brave Bird**: 94.898%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 90.816%
- **Taunt**: 85.714%
- **Flare Blitz**: 13.265%
- **Protect**: 7.143%
- **Air Slash**: 2.041%
- **Roost**: 1.020%
- **Overheat**: 1.020%
- **Heat Wave**: 1.020%

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

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 75.510%
- **Life Orb**: 10.204%
- **Safety Goggles**: 8.163%
- **Wide Lens**: 3.061%
- **Sharp Beak**: 2.041%
- **Clear Amulet**: 1.020%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 68.367%
- **Iron Bundle**: 59.184%
- **Flutter Mane**: 57.143%
- **Gholdengo**: 41.837%
- **Tyranitar**: 40.816%
- **Tatsugiri**: 22.449%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Iron Bundle, Flutter Mane, Gholdengo. 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?
The most common Tera Types for Talonflame are ghost, flying, grass. Specifically, Tera ghost is used in 72.449% 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** (75.510%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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