# Talonflame - Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 100.000%
- **Brave Bird**: 91.860%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 73.256%
- **Taunt**: 68.605%
- **Flare Blitz**: 31.395%
- **Protect**: 19.767%
- **U-turn**: 3.488%
- **Overheat**: 3.488%
- **Quick Guard**: 3.488%
- **Sunny Day**: 2.326%

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

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 63.953%
- **Sharp Beak**: 13.953%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.977%
- **Safety Goggles**: 5.814%
- **Life Orb**: 5.814%
- **Wide Lens**: 2.326%
- **Muscle Band**: 1.163%

## Common Teammates
- **Iron Bundle**: 50.000%
- **Great Tusk**: 43.023%
- **Gholdengo**: 27.907%
- **Tyranitar**: 20.930%
- **Brute Bonnet**: 15.116%
- **Sandy Shocks**: 13.953%

## FAQ for Talonflame in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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 teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Iron Bundle, Great Tusk, Gholdengo, Tyranitar. 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 ghost, flying, grass. Specifically, Tera ghost is used in 43.023% 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** (63.953%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Talonflame often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - 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).*