# Talonflame - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Talonflame in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Talonflame)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Talonflame
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 98.992%
- **Tailwind**: 81.510%
- **Flare Blitz**: 75.522%
- **Taunt**: 49.097%
- **Quick Guard**: 35.644%
- **Swords Dance**: 14.364%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 12.584%
- **Protect**: 9.478%
- **Snatch**: 6.569%
- **Other**: 16.240%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 99.590%
- **Flame Body**: 0.410%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 61.787%
- **Red Card**: 15.074%
- **Choice Band**: 8.680%
- **Sky Plate**: 3.963%
- **Chesto Berry**: 3.557%
- **Sharp Beak**: 2.450%
- **Other**: 4.490%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 81.271%
- **Smeargle**: 75.394%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 75.096%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 74.085%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 61.181%
- **Scizor**: 3.779%

## FAQ for Talonflame in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Xerneas, Smeargle, Groudon-Primal, Kangaskhan-Mega. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 16.749% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Gale Wings** (99.590%) and the item **Life Orb** (61.787%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Talonflame often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - 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).*