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Talonflame(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Fire-type/Flying-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the sixth generation games X and Y. It evolves from Fletchinder starting at level 35.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Talonflame is an avian Pokémon that closely resembles a falcon. Red-orange plumage covers its head, wings, and most of its chest and back before tapering off into a flame pattern. Its underside and hindquarters are gray and the tips of its long, pointed wings are black. Orange spots speckle its underside. Large yellow talons extend from the shaggy feathers on its legs. Talonflame has a pointed crest atop its head and black-and-yellow mask-like markings around its eyes. Its black beak is hooked with a yellow cere. It also has long black tailfeathers marked with three yellow V-shapes. The tail ends in two points and has another feather sticking out of the base on each side, resembling of the fletching on the end of an arrow.

Talonflame feeds on other bird Pokémon, such as Wingull and Pikipek. It hunts by diving and attacking its prey with kicks before grasping them with its talons, ensuring they have no time to escape from it. When it dives, it can reach speeds of 310 miles per hour (500 kilometers per hour). It showers embers from the gaps in its feathers as it soars through the sky in order to intimidate its foes. Its wings are fireproof and have been used to make firefighter outfits in the past.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
Pokémon Y When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
Pokémon Omega Ruby In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons.
Pokémon Moon It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers.
Pokémon Ultra Sun Its tough wings don't allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters' outfits were made from Talonflame wings.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.
Pokémon 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet It has top-notch flying capabilities. It flies around easily, even while carrying prey that weighs more than 220 lbs.
Pokémon Violet When it gets excited, it vents sparks from the gaps between its feathers. These unburnable feathers are used as a fireproof material.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Evolve Fletchinder
Pokémon Y
Evolve Fletchinder
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Trade Bewear at Poni Gauntlet
Evolve Fletchinder
Pokémon Moon
Trade Bewear at Poni Gauntlet
Evolve Fletchinder
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Evolve Fletchinder
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Evolve Fletchinder
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Soothing Wetlands, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield
Soothing Wetlands, Loop Lagoon, Training Lowlands (Wanderer)
Fields of Honor, Loop Lagoon (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area Three
Area Zero
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Three
Area Zero


Evolution[]

Fletchling
Reach level 17.
Fletchinder
Reach level 35.
Talonflame
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 78
Attack 81
Defense 71
Sp. Attack 74
Sp. Defense 69
Speed 126
Total 499

Moveset[]

Main article: Talonflame/moveset

Gallery[]

Renders[]

Renders
X Y
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Sword Shield
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Talonflame is the first Pokémon to be confirmed to have more than five katakana characters in its Japanese name.
  • Prior to the introduction of Fletchinder on the release date of Pokémon X and Y, it is stated in the official Pokémon website that Talonflame evolves from Fletchling.
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