As a Fire/Flying type, Talonflame has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Fire/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 78
Attack: 81
Defense: 71
Sp. Atk: 74
Sp. Def: 69
Speed: 126
Total: 499

Talonflame has a base stat total of 499, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (126). Its Attack (81) and Sp. Atk (74) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 126 beats 96% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 78 HP, 71 Defense and 69 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Talonflame can have the abilities Flame Body and Gale Wings.

How to beat Talonflame

The best way to beat Talonflame is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Water and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves. Iron Boulder hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Fire and Flying moves.