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Talonflame VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Talonflame appears on 1.4% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (169 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #57 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 43.3% and a Top 8 index of 1.05: it reaches Top 8 about as often as its usage suggests.
- 1.4%Usage
- 43.3%Adj. win rate
- 1.05Top 8 index
- #57Usage rank
- 169Teams
The most common Talonflame set runs Sharp Beak with Tailwind, Flare Blitz, Protect, Brave Bird.
What item does Talonflame use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Sharp Beak | 37.9% | 46.1% |
| Focus Sash | 23.7% | 34.0% |
| Life Orb | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Charcoal | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Expert Belt | 4.7% | 49.3% |
| Muscle Band | 3.6% | 37.0% |
What ability does Talonflame use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Gale Wings | 96.4% | 43.5% |
| Flame Body | 3.6% | 41.3% |
What moves does Talonflame use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Tailwind | 97.6% | 43.4% |
| Flare Blitz | 67.5% | 43.3% |
| Protect | 67.5% | 46.5% |
| Brave Bird | 57.4% | 43.2% |
| Dual Wingbeat | 20.7% | 43.9% |
| Will-O-Wisp | 17.2% | 39.8% |
| Quick Guard | 16.0% | 37.3% |
| Taunt | 11.2% | 35.9% |
| Acrobatics | 8.9% | 45.7% |
| Overheat | 7.7% | 50.5% |
Talonflame natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Jolly | 69.2% | 42.4% |
| Adamant | 16.0% | 48.1% |
| Timid | 8.3% | 46.9% |
| Modest | 2.4% | 41.5% |
| Hasty | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Most common Talonflame sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Sharp Beak | Gale Wings | Brave Bird / Flare Blitz / Protect / Tailwind | 10.7% |
| Life Orb | Gale Wings | Brave Bird / Flare Blitz / Protect / Tailwind | 5.9% |
| Focus Sash | Gale Wings | Brave Bird / Flare Blitz / Protect / Tailwind | 4.7% |
| Sharp Beak | Gale Wings | Dual Wingbeat / Flare Blitz / Protect / Tailwind | 4.7% |
| Focus Sash | Gale Wings | Brave Bird / Protect / Tailwind / Taunt | 3.6% |
Best Talonflame teammates
Is Talonflame rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Talonflame is on 1.6% of teams, against 1.3% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Talonflame beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Talonflame by what the opponent brings, over 866 tournament games. Its average is a 42.1% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Talonflame
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗠-𝐂 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 🏆 #𝟕𝟑 | 8 of 46 | ALMAle | Absol (Mega Z), Glimmora (Mega), Indeedee, Kommo-o, Pawmot |
| Oct 10, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 32!⛩️ | 6 of 23 | Sappid | Garchomp, Gholdengo, Raichu (Mega Y), Rillaboom, Sneasler |
| Oct 9, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 30!⛩️ | 8 of 13 | LJeezy | Aegislash, Froslass (Mega), Hydreigon, Indeedee, Staraptor (Mega) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 28!⛩️ | 5 of 12 | LJeezy | Aegislash, Froslass (Mega), Hatterene, Hydreigon, Staraptor (Mega) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 27!⛩️ | 5 of 20 | LJeezy | Aegislash, Alolan Ninetales, Farigiraf, Hydreigon, Staraptor (Mega) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | ⛩️Chadweezy95 VGC Champions Tournament Ep 26!⛩️ | 7 of 11 | LJeezy | Aegislash, Alolan Ninetales, Farigiraf, Hydreigon, Staraptor (Mega) |
How fast is Talonflame?
Talonflame has 126 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 195; neutral, 178. At max it outspeeds 20 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Raichu (Mega Y) (200), Garchomp (Mega Z) (223). And just below: Sneasler (189), Salamence (Mega) (189), Staraptor (Mega) (178).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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