#56 in usage · 2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Talonflame Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Talonflame is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Talonflame @ Sharp Beak Ability: Gale Wings Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Tailwind - Protect - Flare Blitz - Brave Bird
Talonflame moves
Share of Talonflame sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- TailwindFlying98.6%
- ProtectNormal71.6%
- Flare BlitzFire55.5%
- Brave BirdFlying37.3%
- OverheatFire28.9%
- Dual WingbeatFlying26%
- Air SlashFlying24.3%
- Quick GuardFighting17.5%
- Will-O-WispFire9.1%
- TauntDark9%
Items
- Sharp Beak32.6%
- Charcoal24.8%
- Focus Sash13.5%
- Life Orb11.3%
Abilities
- Gale Wings98.2%
- Flame Body1.8%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 155 | 133 | 91 | 84 | 89 | 195 | 33.8% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 155 | 90 | 91 | 126 | 89 | 195 | 24.1% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 155 | 146 | 91 | 84 | 89 | 178 | 5.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 33.8% · Timid 24.1% · Adamant 5.8%.
Talonflame teammates
Share of Talonflame teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Talonflame set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Talonflame set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Tailwind, Protect, Flare Blitz and Brave Bird with Sharp Beak (32.6% of sets) and Gale Wings, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Talonflame's best teammates in VGC?
Talonflame's most common partners are Sneasler (41.4%), Indeedee-F (37.3%), Mega Gardevoir (34.6%), Kommo-o (22.9%) and Armarouge (21.8%) — the share of Talonflame teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Talonflame use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Talonflame's top spreads (33.8%), followed by Timid (24.1%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Talonflame in Pokémon Champions?
Talonflame has base 126 Speed: 195 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 178 neutral, and 131 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Talonflame in Pokémon Champions?
Talonflame is #56 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 2% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.