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Talonflame Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fire / Flying · BST: 499 · Role: Speed Pivot

Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Electric, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Talonflame, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 499 base stat total, Talonflame plays as a Speed Pivot. Its highest stat is Speed (126), and at base 126 Speed it sits faster than 96% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Talonflame in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Talonflame

  1. Rampardos (Rock)
  2. Bastiodon (Rock / Steel)
  3. Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock)
  4. Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
  5. Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying)
  6. Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
  7. Mega Tyranitar (Rock / Dark)
  8. Aggron (Steel / Rock)

How each counter beats Talonflame

  • Rampardos (Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Talonflame and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Bastiodon (Rock / Steel) underspeeds but can still trade Talonflame and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Hisuian Arcanine (Fire / Rock) underspeeds but can still trade Talonflame and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Talonflame and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.
  • Mega Aerodactyl (Rock / Flying) outspeeds Talonflame and hits it super-effectively with STAB Rock moves.

Talonflame weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Electric (×2)
  • Rock (×4)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Grass (×0.25)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Steel (×0.5)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ground

Base stats

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

Best Tera Types for Talonflame

The best Tera Types for Talonflame cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Fire (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Flying (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Water (defensive shift)
  • Electric (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Flame Body — [object Object]
  • Gale Wings (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fire-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Talonflame:

Frequently asked questions about Talonflame

What counters Talonflame in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Talonflame are Rampardos, Bastiodon, Hisuian Arcanine, Aerodactyl, Mega Aerodactyl. These Pokémon hit Talonflame super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Talonflame weak to?

Talonflame is a Fire / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Water, Electric, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Talonflame?

The single best pick against Talonflame in the Pokémon Champions roster is Rampardos, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Talonflame in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Talonflame, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fire / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Electric, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Talonflame's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Talonflame good in Pokémon Champions?

Talonflame's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (499 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.