Talonflame

Talonflame

Tier D VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 08/02/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

5.84%
Usage Rate
49.10%
Win Rate
52.42%
Lead Rate
64.61%
Selection Rate
1312
Avg Rating
19250
Total Games
9451
Wins
9799
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 D tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 5.8% usage rate and 49.1% win rate. This data represents 164,814 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/19/2026 to 08/02/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

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 36.5% of battles. Overheat demonstrates the highest win rate at 54.5% While Tailwind is the most popular choice, Overheat shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Kingambit, and Raichu in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Lycanroc-Dusk, achieving a 55.3% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Typhlosion-Hisui, Lucario, and Sceptile, while caution is advised against Excadrill, Vileplume, and Kangaskhan. Particularly effective against Typhlosion-Hisui with a 61.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Talonflame maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Talonflame
5762 games
50.3% Win
3.5% appear
4784 games
52.4% Win
2.9% appear
4751 games
49.1% Win
2.9% appear
4332 games
51.8% Win
2.6% appear
4179 games
48.1% Win
2.5% appear
3159 games
51.7% Win
1.9% appear
3133 games
51.2% Win
1.9% appear
2956 games
50.5% Win
1.8% appear
2342 games
48.5% Win
1.4% appear
2069 games
49.4% Win
1.3% appear
1939 games
50.3% Win
1.2% appear
1921 games
50.0% Win
1.2% appear
1834 games
50.3% Win
1.1% appear
1730 games
47.6% Win
1.1% appear
1698 games
52.3% Win
1.0% appear
1595 games
50.2% Win
1.0% appear
1558 games
49.6% Win
0.9% appear
1540 games
49.4% Win
0.9% appear
1474 games
47.4% Win
0.9% appear
1453 games
46.9% Win
0.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Talonflame
5486 games
48.6% Win
3.33% appear
5410 games
49.6% Win
3.28% appear
5108 games
47.6% Win
3.10% appear
5031 games
48.5% Win
3.05% appear
4650 games
50.8% Win
2.82% appear
4210 games
48.1% Win
2.55% appear
3845 games
47.5% Win
2.33% appear
3418 games
47.8% Win
2.07% appear
3300 games
48.3% Win
2.00% appear
3097 games
47.9% Win
1.88% appear
2529 games
50.5% Win
1.53% appear
2427 games
47.7% Win
1.47% appear
2339 games
48.3% Win
1.42% appear
2254 games
49.8% Win
1.37% appear
2217 games
47.0% Win
1.35% appear
2130 games
50.1% Win
1.29% appear
2015 games
47.1% Win
1.22% appear
1770 games
48.2% Win
1.07% appear
1737 games
47.5% Win
1.05% appear
1705 games
48.3% Win
1.03% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Talonflame
378 games
55.3% Win
0.23% appear
876 games
53.5% Win
0.53% appear
299 games
52.8% Win
0.18% appear
1324 games
52.8% Win
0.80% appear
340 games
52.6% Win
0.21% appear
1400 games
52.4% Win
0.85% appear
4784 games
52.4% Win
2.90% appear
884 games
52.3% Win
0.54% appear
1698 games
52.3% Win
1.03% appear
296 games
52.0% Win
0.18% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Talonflame
281 games
40.9% Win
0.17% appear
194 games
42.8% Win
0.12% appear
606 games
43.6% Win
0.37% appear
214 games
43.9% Win
0.13% appear
531 games
44.1% Win
0.32% appear
436 games
44.5% Win
0.26% appear
536 games
44.8% Win
0.33% appear
194 games
44.9% Win
0.12% appear
423 games
45.1% Win
0.26% appear
619 games
45.1% Win
0.38% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Talonflame performs well against
282 games
61.0% Win
0.17% appear
278 games
58.3% Win
0.17% appear
385 games
57.4% Win
0.23% appear
322 games
56.5% Win
0.20% appear
242 games
55.8% Win
0.15% appear
270 games
54.1% Win
0.16% appear
211 games
54.0% Win
0.13% appear
376 games
53.7% Win
0.23% appear
438 games
53.6% Win
0.27% appear
286 games
53.5% Win
0.17% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Talonflame
1269 games
43.8% Win
0.77% appear
265 games
43.8% Win
0.16% appear
578 games
43.9% Win
0.35% appear
208 games
44.2% Win
0.13% appear
326 games
44.2% Win
0.20% appear
203 games
45.3% Win
0.12% appear
534 games
45.7% Win
0.32% appear
218 games
45.9% Win
0.13% appear
369 games
46.3% Win
0.22% appear
936 games
46.7% Win
0.57% appear