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Talonflame(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Fire-type/Flying-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the sixth generation games X and Y. It evolves from Fletchinder starting at level 35.
Physiology and Behaviour
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
In the anime
Ash Ketchum's Fletchinder evolved into a Talonflame in A Legendary Photo Op! while protecting him and his friends from a Moltres.
Origin and inspiration
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air. |
| Pokémon Y | When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons. |
| Pokémon Moon | It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Its tough wings don't allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters' outfits were made from Talonflame wings. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Bird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful kick. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers. |
| Pokémon Shield | Talonflame dives toward prey at speeds of up to 310 mph and assaults them with powerful kicks, giving the prey no chance to escape. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It has top-notch flying capabilities. It flies around easily, even while carrying prey that weighs more than 220 lbs. |
| Pokémon Violet | When it gets excited, it vents sparks from the gaps between its feathers. These unburnable feathers are used as a fireproof material. |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers as it flies. |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) |
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| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Evolve Fletchinder |
| Pokémon Moon | Evolve Fletchinder |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Area Zero Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth |
| Pokémon Violet | Area Zero Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A | |
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 78 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 71 |
| Sp. Attack | 74 |
| Sp. Defense | 69 |
| Speed | 126 |
| Total | 499 |
Moveset
Gallery
Renders
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Trivia
- Talonflame is the first Pokémon to be confirmed to have more than five katakana characters in its Japanese name.
- Talonflame has the highest base Speed of all Fire-type Pokémon.