Ultra League PvP guide
Talonflame (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Talonflame (Shadow) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #56. Its recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Fly and Brave Bird.
Ultra League
#56
Strong pick
Type
Fire/Flying
Best Fast Move
Incinerate
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,493
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT TALONFLAME (SHADOW)
Is Talonflame (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Talonflame (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #56.
Talonflame (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #100.
Talonflame (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #100 | 86.8 | Incinerate, Flame Charge, Fly |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #56 | 88.3 | Incinerate, Fly, Brave Bird |
Best Moveset for Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Talonflame (Shadow) is Incinerate with Fly and Brave Bird.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Talonflame (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Talonflame (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Incinerate → Fly
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Incinerate → Brave Bird
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Talonflame (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Talonflame (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Corviknight764
- Tinkaton669
- Florges657
- Snorlax613
Difficult Matchups
- Jellicent155
- Feraligatr166
- Empoleon193
- Mimikyu322
Talonflame (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Talonflame (Shadow)'s Fire/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock2.56×
- electric1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.391×
- grass0.391×
- fairy0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- ground0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Talonflame (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Talonflame (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Ancient Powerrock
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Shadow Forceghost
Charged Move
Neutral
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
35% HP
Ratings are shown from Talonflame (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Talonflame (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Talonflame (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Talonflame (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Talonflame (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Talonflame (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Talonflame (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Talonflame (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Talonflame (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 26 | 1,865,801 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 26 | 1,865,801 | |
| #3 | 1/12/14 | 1,500 | 26 | 1,865,233 | |
| #4 | 0/14/13 | 1,497 | 26 | 1,863,107 | |
| #5 | 0/15/11 | 1,494 | 26 | 1,860,248 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,486 | 50 | 3,851,770 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,493 | 50 | 3,851,770 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 2,473 | 50 | 3,831,603 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,479 | 50 | 3,831,603 | |
| #5 | 15/14/14 | 2,479 | 50 | 3,829,112 |
Talonflame (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Talonflame (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Talonflame (Shadow) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 119.9
- Defense
- 114.4
- HP
- 136
Ultra League
Talonflame (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,486
- Attack
- 160.5
- Defense
- 142.9
- HP
- 168
Talonflame (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Flying typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #25
Same Fire / Flying typing · Same Incinerate fast move · Master League #56
Same Fire / Flying typing · Also runs Fly · Master League #137
Same Fire / Flying typing · Also runs Fly · Master League #152
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Ultra League #751
Same Fire / Flying typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Ultra League #94
More PoGoCoach tools
Talonflame (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Talonflame (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Incinerate with Fly and Brave Bird.
Is Talonflame (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Talonflame (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #56.
What counters Talonflame (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Giratina (Altered), Jellicent and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Talonflame (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Talonflame (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Talonflame (Shadow) is weak to Rock (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Water (1.6×).