Talonflame

Talonflame

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 03/15/2026 01:02 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.11%
Usage Rate
39.84%
Win Rate
52.14%
Lead Rate
63.37%
Selection Rate
1097
Avg Rating
374
Total Games
149
Wins
225
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 I metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 39.8% win rate. This data represents 16,800 games analyzed over 14 days from 03/01/2026 to 03/15/2026.

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 40.9% of battles. Air Slash demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.0% While Tailwind is the most popular choice, Air Slash shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Indeedee-F, Kyogre, and Koraidon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Miraidon, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Archaludon, Brute Bonnet, and Kyogre, while caution is advised against Terapagos, Ogerpon-Wellspring, and Ursaluna-Bloodmoon. Particularly effective against Archaludon with a 61.9% win rate in direct matchups.

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
106 games
44.3% Win
0.6% appear
90 games
43.3% Win
0.5% appear
70 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
67 games
41.8% Win
0.4% appear
65 games
41.5% Win
0.4% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.4% appear
61 games
31.1% Win
0.4% appear
46 games
47.8% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
52.3% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
36.4% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
50.0% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
36 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
32.4% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
41.2% Win
0.2% appear
32 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
37.9% Win
0.2% appear
27 games
37.0% Win
0.2% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Talonflame
141 games
34.0% Win
0.84% appear
82 games
31.7% Win
0.49% appear
81 games
32.1% Win
0.48% appear
79 games
31.6% Win
0.47% appear
75 games
28.0% Win
0.45% appear
65 games
35.4% Win
0.39% appear
64 games
46.9% Win
0.38% appear
60 games
41.7% Win
0.36% appear
59 games
30.5% Win
0.35% appear
57 games
50.9% Win
0.34% appear
56 games
35.7% Win
0.33% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.32% appear
52 games
25.0% Win
0.31% appear
50 games
36.0% Win
0.30% appear
45 games
44.4% Win
0.27% appear
43 games
25.6% Win
0.26% appear
40 games
35.0% Win
0.24% appear
38 games
28.9% Win
0.23% appear
35 games
31.4% Win
0.21% appear
33 games
24.2% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Talonflame
25 games
60.0% Win
0.15% appear
18 games
55.6% Win
0.11% appear
24 games
54.2% Win
0.14% appear
24 games
54.2% Win
0.14% appear
44 games
52.3% Win
0.26% appear
40 games
50.0% Win
0.24% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
44 games
50.0% Win
0.26% appear
36 games
50.0% Win
0.21% appear
46 games
47.8% Win
0.27% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Talonflame
61 games
31.1% Win
0.36% appear
19 games
31.6% Win
0.11% appear
22 games
31.8% Win
0.13% appear
34 games
32.4% Win
0.20% appear
20 games
35.0% Win
0.12% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.20% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.10% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Talonflame performs well against
21 games
61.9% Win
0.12% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.10% appear
54 games
53.7% Win
0.32% appear
21 games
52.4% Win
0.12% appear
57 games
50.9% Win
0.34% appear
18 games
50.0% Win
0.11% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.15% appear
64 games
46.9% Win
0.38% appear
45 games
44.4% Win
0.27% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.15% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Talonflame
22 games
13.6% Win
0.13% appear
22 games
18.2% Win
0.13% appear
22 games
22.7% Win
0.13% appear
33 games
24.2% Win
0.20% appear
52 games
25.0% Win
0.31% appear
43 games
25.6% Win
0.26% appear
19 games
26.3% Win
0.11% appear
26 games
26.9% Win
0.15% appear
75 games
28.0% Win
0.45% appear
38 games
28.9% Win
0.23% appear