Talonflame Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Talonflame in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Talonflame
Talonflame is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 60.190 DPS.
Talonflame can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Talonflame is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Grass, Fairy-type moves as Talonflame resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Talonflame is Shadow Rampardos (60.190 DPS), Mega Diancie (60.000 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (56.467 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Talonflame: After defeating Talonflame, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1223 and 1291 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1522-1606 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Talonflame from raids will have exactly 1291 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Talonflame?
The best counter for Talonflame is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 60.190 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (60.000 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (56.467 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Talonflame?
Talonflame can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Talonflame weak to?
Talonflame is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Grass, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ground, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Talonflame be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Talonflame's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Talonflame from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Talonflame from raids will have 1291 CP at level 20, or 1606 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1223. If you see 1291 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Talonflame worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Talonflame is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Talonflame?
For the best moveset for Talonflame itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Talonflame stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Talonflame without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Talonflame can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Rampardos (50.667 DPS) and Glimmora (50.533 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Talonflame in raids?
Weather boost information for Talonflame is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.