Talonflame

Talonflame
Current
Information
Type	Fire /  Flying
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Flame Body Hidden Gale Wings
Species	Scorching Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.2 m / 3'11" Weight 24.5 kg / 54.0 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VI
Evolution	Evolves from Fletchinder
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Red Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0663
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos 016 Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	160 / 194 (USUM)
Galar	N/A / 024 (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry 089
In other languages
Japanese	Name ファイアロー Faiaroo
Japanese	Name ファイアロー Faiaroo
English	Name Talonflame
English	Name Talonflame

Talonflame (Japanese: ファイアロー, Hepburn: Faiaroo) (TAL-un-flame) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Concept artwork of Talonflame.

Talonflame is a large hawk-like bird Pokémon. It has flame-red feathers covering its head and wings, and specks of orange, resembling embers, on its underbelly and legs. The lower part of Talonflame's body is gray in color. Its large orange wings are tipped with black feathers. Its tail is black with yellow stripes. It now has powerful legs and sharp yellow, clawed talons. Its eyes are narrowed and yellow in color, and it has a short, sharp black beak.

Behavior

In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air. Talonflame are known to hunt smaller bird Pokémon for prey such as Pikipek or Wingull. By the time the raptors flies like Staraptor, Pidgeot and Corviknight.

Evolution

Talonflame evolves from Fletchinder at level 35, which evolves from Fletchling at level 17.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
X and Y	Evolve Fletchinder	None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None
Sun and Moon	Evolve Fletchinder	None

Pokédex entries

• X

  In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.

• Y

  When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.

• Omega Ruby

  In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.

• Alpha Sapphire

  When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.

• Sun

  Its favorite foods are Wingull and Pikipek. It attacks with a powerful kick and grasps them firmly in its talons.

• Moon

  It zooms directly at its prey at flight speeds of close to 310 mph, while fiery embers scatter from gaps in its feathers.

• Ultra Sun

  Its tough wings don’t allow fire to pass through them. A long time ago, firefighters’ outfits were made from Talonflame wings.

• 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.

• Sword

  Talonflame mainly preys upon other bird Pokémon. To intimidate opponents, it sends embers spewing from gaps between its feathers.

• 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.

Stats

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

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
1	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
1	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical
1	Tackle	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status
1	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
1	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical
6	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical
10	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical
13	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status
16	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
25	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
27	Razor Wind	80	100%	10	Normal	Special
31	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
39	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
44	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
49	Me First	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
55	Tailwind	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
60	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
64	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Growl	—	100%	40	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
6	Quick Attack	40	100%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
10	Peck	35	100%	35	Flying	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
13	Agility	—	—%	30	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
16	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
17	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
25	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
27	Razor Wind	80	100%	10	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
31	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
39	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
44	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
49	Me First	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
55	Tailwind	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
60	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
64	Brave Bird	120	100%	15	Flying	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM01	Work Up	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM76	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Hone Claws	—	—%	15	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM08	Bulk Up	—	—%	20	Fighting	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Roost	—	—%	10	Flying	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM22	Solar Beam	120	100%	10	Grass	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM40	Aerial Ace	60	—%	20	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Flame Charge	50	100%	20	Fire	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM50	Overheat	130	90%	5	Fire	Special		6 ♥	0 ♥
TM51	Steel Wing	70	90%	25	Steel	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM62	Acrobatics	55	100%	15	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM02	Fly	90	95%	15	Flying	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Talonflame can learn, refer to Fletchling.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Defog USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Heat Wave USUM	95	90%	10	Fire	Special
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Tailwind USUM	—	—%	15	Flying	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Heat Wave ORAS	95	90%	10	Fire	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS	—	—%	15	Flying	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Battle Animation Sprites

Anime

Ash's Talonflame.

• Ash's Talonflame
• Moria's Talonflame

Trivia

• With the increase in name sizes in Generation VI, Talonflame is the first Pokémon to have over five katakana characters in its Japanese name, ファイアロー.
• Talonflame can have a maximum Speed stat of 386 in battle; this is likely a reference to the species it is based on: the Peregrine Falcon, which can fly at speeds close to/above 386 km/h (roughly 240 mph).
• Although it preys on Wingull, Talonflame is weak to Wingull's primary type, water.

Origin

Talonflame is based on a peregrine falcon while also having elements of other predatory birds such as a goshawk or kestrel. Its pre-evolutions may make it based on a robin, specifically a Japanese robin due to its coloration. Its Fire typing may also make it based on a fire robin. Its relation to fire and speed may be based on the fact that fast moving objects are able to create heat or catch on fire.

Etymology

Talonflame comes from talon and flame.

Its Japanese name, Faiarō, comes from fire and arrow.

Gallery