Attack
Clutch
40Colorless
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
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Talonflame
ファイアロー
Scorching Pokémon
Colorless
Rare
Stage 2
140HP
≈S$0est. to buy
1 / 20 Talonflame cards owned
0 / 5 in Sword & Shield
Talonflame collection
1 / 20 collected
5%
complete
Owned1
Missing19
TrackedS$0.14
Missing est.≈S$17
Gameplay profile
Unlimited: Legal
Standard: Legal
Expanded: Legal
Attack
Nitro Dive
80+2 Colorless
If this Pokémon has any Fire Energy attached, this attack does 80 more damage.
Evolution line
Versions & finishes
missing
missing
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Story & meaning
Talonflame is the final evolution of Fletchling, a Fire/Flying-type raptor Pokemon introduced in Generation VI (Kalos region). Resembling a falcon, it is renowned for its blistering aerial dives at high speeds and for scattering embers…
“Bird Pokémon make up most of its diet. It approaches at high speeds and smacks them down to the ground with its powerful kick.”
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History
Talonflame is the final evolution of Fletchling, a Fire/Flying-type raptor Pokemon introduced in Generation VI (Kalos region). Resembling a falcon, it is renowned for its blistering aerial dives at high speeds and for scattering embers from gaps in its plumage during fierce battle. Highly aggressive when hunting, it relentlessly pursues prey and assaults them with powerful kicks, fitting its 'Scorching Pokemon' category.
Name & meaning
The Japanese name ファイアロー (Faiarō) combines the English loanword 'fire' (ファイア, faia) with 'arrow' (アロー, arō), evoking a fiery, arrow-swift bird of prey. The English name 'Talonflame' likewise fuses 'talon,' referring to a raptor's sharp claws, with 'flame,' emphasizing both its predatory nature and Fire typing.
Your Talonflame cards
1 ownedThe Talonflame cards already in your collection.
All Talonflame cards across sets
20 shownEvery Talonflame print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.
