# Talonflame - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Talonflame builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Talonflame Quick Info

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

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## Common Moves
- **Brave Bird**: 88.295%
- **Flare Blitz**: 54.889%
- **Roost**: 54.738%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 49.166%
- **U-turn**: 44.274%
- **Tailwind**: 33.179%
- **Taunt**: 30.547%
- **Swords Dance**: 25.904%
- **Other**: 19.007%

## Common Abilities
- **Gale Wings**: 99.936%
- **Flame Body**: 0.064%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 41.521%
- **Leftovers**: 35.341%
- **Nothing**: 10.839%
- **Sharp Beak**: 8.802%
- **Other**: 3.498%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 67.845%
- **Manaphy**: 31.013%
- **Dragonite**: 30.541%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 29.961%
- **Mew**: 23.124%
- **Serperior**: 19.292%

## FAQ for Talonflame in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Talonflame?
Talonflame is frequently paired with Excadrill, Manaphy, Dragonite, Pinsir-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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 25.413% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Talonflame?
Talonflame is most effectively run with the ability **Gale Wings** (99.936%) and the item **Choice Band** (41.521%).

### What is the most common role for Talonflame?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Talonflame often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the xy-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/xy/Talonflame) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Talonflame
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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