Shadow Talonflame
Fire/Flying-type, Generation 6. #1 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Ultra League
- Peck Brave Bird 75.00% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brave Bird costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Talonflame takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 517
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,260 CP
Shadow Talonflame moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Peck Best STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
| Incinerate STAB Elite | Fire | 32 | 22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 8.8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird Best STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fire Blast STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Fly STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Hurricane STAB | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Spin | Fire | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Steel Wing | Steel | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Incinerate | Fire | 20 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
In Great League it runs Peck and Brave Bird. In Ultra League it runs Peck and Brave Bird.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Peck builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Talonflame places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #3 | S | 75.00% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
| Ultra League | #1 | S | 75.00% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/15/15 |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Talonflame
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 448 | 530 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 753 | 850 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,170 | 1,291 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,456 | 1,606 |
Is Shadow Talonflame good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Talonflame does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #1 (Tier S) in Ultra League.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 31 |
| Lv 2 | 97 |
| Lv 3 | 164 |
| Lv 4 | 230 |
| Lv 5 | 297 |
| Lv 6 | 364 |
| Lv 7 | 430 |
| Lv 8 | 497 |
| Lv 9 | 563 |
| Lv 10 | 630 |
| Lv 11 | 693 |
| Lv 12 | 756 |
| Lv 13 | 819 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 882 |
| Lv 15 | 945 |
| Lv 16 | 1,008 |
| Lv 17 | 1,071 |
| Lv 18 | 1,134 |
| Lv 19 | 1,197 |
| Lv 20 | 1,260 |
| Lv 21 | 1,323 |
| Lv 22 | 1,386 |
| Lv 23 | 1,449 |
| Lv 24 | 1,512 |
| Lv 25 | 1,575 |
| Lv 26 | 1,638 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,701 |
| Lv 28 | 1,764 |
| Lv 29 | 1,827 |
| Lv 30 | 1,890 |
| Lv 31 | 1,921 |
| Lv 32 | 1,953 |
| Lv 33 | 1,984 |
| Lv 34 | 2,016 |
| Lv 35 | 2,047 |
| Lv 36 | 2,079 |
| Lv 37 | 2,110 |
| Lv 38 | 2,142 |
| Lv 39 | 2,173 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,205 |
| Lv 41 | 2,233 |
| Lv 42 | 2,261 |
| Lv 43 | 2,289 |
| Lv 44 | 2,318 |
| Lv 45 | 2,346 |
| Lv 46 | 2,375 |
| Lv 47 | 2,404 |
| Lv 48 | 2,434 |
| Lv 49 | 2,463 |
| Lv 50 | 2,493 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0663
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 24.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0663_POKEMON_TALONFLAME_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Talonflame in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Talonflame's best moveset is Peck with Brave Bird. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Talonflame's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Talonflame takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel. Bug, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Talonflame's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Talonflame reaches 2,493 CP at level 50 and 2,205 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Talonflame: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
Is Shadow Talonflame good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Talonflame ranks #3 in Great League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate) and #1 in Ultra League (Tier S, 75.00% simulated win rate).
The best IVs for Ultra League are 0/15/15: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Talonflame?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Talonflame shows 497 CP (level 8), or 819 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,260 CP, or 1,575 weather boosted.
How do you get Shadow Talonflame in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Talonflame is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 1,000 Stardust and 1 Candy and turns it into a regular Talonflame with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.