Talonflame

Talonflame

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation F

Last Updated: 04/04/2026 10:19 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.18%
Usage Rate
45.57%
Win Rate
49.20%
Lead Rate
62.99%
Selection Rate
1195
Avg Rating
3445
Total Games
1570
Wins
1875
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Talonflame Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Talonflame currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation F metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 45.6% win rate. This data represents 145,797 games analyzed over 60 days from 02/28/2026 to 04/02/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Tailwind used in 36.2% of battles. Will-O-Wisp demonstrates the highest win rate at 52.1% While Tailwind is the most popular choice, Will-O-Wisp shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Gholdengo, Garchomp, and Amoonguss in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ting-Lu, achieving a 54.9% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ninetales-Alola, Arcanine-Hisui, and Chi-Yu, while caution is advised against Iron Crown, Annihilape, and Farigiraf.

Strategic Recommendations

Talonflame currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Talonflame
777 games
47.4% Win
0.5% appear
565 games
48.5% Win
0.4% appear
541 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
494 games
47.8% Win
0.3% appear
461 games
52.5% Win
0.3% appear
440 games
47.3% Win
0.3% appear
414 games
45.4% Win
0.3% appear
365 games
49.0% Win
0.2% appear
362 games
51.7% Win
0.2% appear
331 games
46.5% Win
0.2% appear
327 games
42.8% Win
0.2% appear
261 games
50.2% Win
0.2% appear
259 games
41.7% Win
0.2% appear
258 games
49.2% Win
0.2% appear
241 games
48.1% Win
0.2% appear
234 games
45.3% Win
0.2% appear
223 games
44.0% Win
0.1% appear
206 games
51.5% Win
0.1% appear
200 games
52.0% Win
0.1% appear
184 games
43.5% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Talonflame
1297 games
44.3% Win
0.89% appear
1116 games
44.2% Win
0.77% appear
728 games
42.6% Win
0.50% appear
682 games
45.6% Win
0.47% appear
640 games
45.9% Win
0.44% appear
634 games
45.0% Win
0.43% appear
603 games
43.5% Win
0.41% appear
489 games
43.4% Win
0.34% appear
473 games
44.8% Win
0.32% appear
430 games
40.9% Win
0.29% appear
408 games
45.3% Win
0.28% appear
405 games
41.5% Win
0.28% appear
404 games
44.5% Win
0.28% appear
374 games
43.6% Win
0.26% appear
370 games
41.9% Win
0.25% appear
370 games
43.2% Win
0.25% appear
350 games
45.7% Win
0.24% appear
321 games
42.1% Win
0.22% appear
313 games
43.8% Win
0.21% appear
309 games
43.7% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Talonflame
173 games
54.9% Win
0.12% appear
461 games
52.5% Win
0.32% appear
200 games
52.0% Win
0.14% appear
362 games
51.7% Win
0.25% appear
206 games
51.5% Win
0.14% appear
261 games
50.2% Win
0.18% appear
258 games
49.2% Win
0.18% appear
365 games
49.0% Win
0.25% appear
164 games
48.8% Win
0.11% appear
565 games
48.5% Win
0.39% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Talonflame
153 games
37.2% Win
0.10% appear
156 games
38.5% Win
0.11% appear
259 games
41.7% Win
0.18% appear
158 games
41.8% Win
0.11% appear
155 games
42.6% Win
0.11% appear
327 games
42.8% Win
0.22% appear
541 games
42.9% Win
0.37% appear
184 games
43.5% Win
0.13% appear
223 games
44.0% Win
0.15% appear
149 games
44.3% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Talonflame performs well against
211 games
49.8% Win
0.14% appear
174 games
48.3% Win
0.12% appear
228 games
46.9% Win
0.16% appear
147 games
46.9% Win
0.10% appear
158 games
46.2% Win
0.11% appear
640 games
45.9% Win
0.44% appear
197 games
45.7% Win
0.14% appear
350 games
45.7% Win
0.24% appear
682 games
45.6% Win
0.47% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Talonflame
148 games
39.9% Win
0.10% appear
186 games
40.3% Win
0.13% appear
430 games
40.9% Win
0.29% appear
182 games
41.2% Win
0.12% appear
230 games
41.3% Win
0.16% appear
405 games
41.5% Win
0.28% appear
370 games
41.9% Win
0.25% appear
321 games
42.1% Win
0.22% appear
728 games
42.6% Win
0.50% appear
163 games
42.9% Win
0.11% appear