Talonflame
Talonflame is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
It dives at foes, and then attacks with devastating kicks.
It evolves from Fletchinder at level 35.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0663 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire Flying |
| Species | Scorching Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 24.5 kg (54.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Flame Body Gale Wings (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0016 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0160 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0194 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0021 (Scarlet/Violet) 0012 (Legends: Z-A) 0024 (The Isle of Armor) 0089 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 78 | 266 | 360 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
| Defense | 71 | 132 | 265 | |
| Sp. Atk | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
| Sp. Def | 69 | 128 | 260 | |
| Speed | 126 | 231 | 386 | |
| Total | 499 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart

Fletchling
Normal · Flying

Fletchinder
Fire · Flying

Talonflame
Fire · Flying
Talonflame changes
- In Generations 6-7, Talonflame has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| X Omega Ruby |
In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick. |
| Sun | Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons. |
| Moon | It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers. |
| Ultra Sun | Its tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings. |
| 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. |
| Sword | Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers. |
| 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. |
| Scarlet | It has top-notch flying capabilities. It flies around easily, even while carrying prey that weighs more than 220 lbs. |
| Violet | When it gets excited, it vents sparks from the gaps between its feathers. These unburnable feathers are used as a fireproof material. |
Moves learned by Talonflame
Moves learnt by level up
Talonflame learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 8 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 16 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Whirlwind | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Flame Wheel | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 40 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Talonflame does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Talonflame can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Talonflame is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 30 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 72 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 79 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 82 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Talonflame learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 22 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 29 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 38 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 47 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 56 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
| 65 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
| 74 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 83 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Talonflame learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Talonflame gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defog | Flying | — | — | |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Talonflame is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Talonflame sprites
Where to find Talonflame
| X Y |
Evolve Fletchling/Fletchinder |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Poni Gauntlet |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Fletchling/Fletchinder |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Fletchling/Fletchinder |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Talonflame questions
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Other languages
| English | Talonflame |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ファイアロー (Fiarrow) |
| German | Fiaro |
| French | Flambusard |
| Italian | Talonflame |
| Spanish | Talonflame |
| Korean | 파이어로 (paieoro) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 烈箭鹰 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 烈箭鷹 |
| English |
Scorching Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | れっかポケモン |
| German | Stichflammen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fournaise |
| Italian | Pokémon Ardifiamma |
| Spanish | Pokémon Flamígero |
| Korean | 열화포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 烈火宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 烈火寶可夢 |
Name origin
- talon
- a bird’s claw (especially birds of prey)
- flame
- fire