Talonflame
Fire/Flying-type, Generation 6. #4 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 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
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. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Steel Wing (14 DPS); Peck builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Talonflame places in raids and PvP
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #5 | S | 75.00% | Peck Brave Bird | 0/14/14 |
| Ultra League | #4 | S | 75.00% | Peck Brave Bird | 13/15/14 |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Talonflame is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Talonflame
How to get Talonflame
- Evolve from
- Fletchinder · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Talonflame knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 54 | 1,906 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,063 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,291 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,522 | 1,606 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,291 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 925 | 976 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,223 | 1,291 |
Is Talonflame good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Talonflame does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier S spot at #4 in Ultra League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (155 Defense / 186 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Talonflame deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 24.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0663_POKEMON_TALONFLAME
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Talonflame in Pokemon GO?
Talonflame's best moveset is Peck (fast) with Brave Bird (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Talonflame's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Talonflame takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Talonflame's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Talonflame reaches 2,493 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,205 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Talonflame good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Talonflame is ranked #5 (Tier S) in Great League with a 75.00% win rate. Talonflame is ranked #4 (Tier S) in Ultra League with a 75.00% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 13/15/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Talonflame bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Talonflame?
A perfect 15/15/15 Talonflame shows 1,260 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,575 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Talonflame better than regular Talonflame?
Shadow Talonflame deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Talonflame in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Fletchinder (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Talonflame be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Talonflame depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.