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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
GarchompDragonGround9.8%
BasculegionWaterGhost5.2%
SinistchaGrassGhost5.2%
KingambitDarkSteel4.9%
Metagross-MegaSteelPsychic4.1%
SneaslerFightingPoison4.0%
Raichu-Mega-YElectric4.0%
Ninetales-AlolaIceFairy3.9%
Sharp BeakHeld: Flying-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.41.1%
Focus SashHeld: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.19.0%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.10.9%
Expert BeltHeld: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.3.1%
CharcoalHeld: Fire-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.2.3%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rampardos×4
Rhyperior×4
Kleavor×4
Tyranitar×4
Glimmora×4
Tyrantrum×4Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Talonflame sits at 0.32% usage in the 1760 singles tier (rank 123), a niche role with defined synergy applications. Its base 126 Speed is genuinely fast, but Gale Wings' priority-on-full-HP mechanic is inconsistent in singles once opponents anticipate it. Middling Attack and Defense mean it cannot shoulder a primary offensive role in the current high-pressure meta; it primarily serves as a Tailwind setter or utility pivot that enables Dragon Dance or Stealth Rock sweepers in the back.
Playstyle：The dominant singles set runs Jolly (52.6%) with max Attack/Speed, Sharp Beak (52.6%) or no item (33.5%), and Gale Wings (87.8%). Tailwind (17.4%) is the core support move; Flare Blitz (16.9%) and Dual Wingbeat (12.6%) are the attacking moves; Will-O-Wisp (9.2%) disrupts physical attackers; U-turn (6.7%) enables pivoting. Commentary documents classic synergies: Glimmora's Stealth Rock into Dragon Dance sweeps, and Talonflame deliberately lowering its own Defense via Brave Bird to enable a partner's Explosion — illustrating its role as a combo piece rather than an independent attacker.
Talonflame is an important utility pick in doubles, with 6.19% usage at the 1760 tier (rank 23) and 154 tournament appearances. GameWith rates it A-tier in doubles; its 0.477 win rate is near-even. The core value is Gale Wings granting priority to Brave Bird and Tailwind boosting the whole team's Speed, giving it a unique speed-control role. Commentary specifically notes 'Pelipper uses a Choice Scarf for fast output under Tailwind,' showing Talonflame's Tailwind is load-bearing for multiple top builds.
Playstyle：Doubles sets run Jolly (21.9%) with max Attack/Speed, no item (40%) or Sharp Beak (39.5%), and Gale Wings (98.6%). Tailwind (24.3%) and Protect (19.4%) form the two-move backbone — Tailwind accelerates the team, Protect keeps Talonflame alive for another turn. Flare Blitz (13.6%) and Brave Bird (11.4%) apply offensive pressure; Acrobatics (10.2%) hits hard without an item; Quick Guard (7%) shuts down opposing priority. Core teammates: Basculegion (12.2%), Garchomp (10.7%), Kingambit (7.8%).