Is Talonflame viable in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

Talonflame is ranked #34 in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons with 3.41% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Talonflame in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

The best counter for Talonflame in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons is Mewtwo-Mega-X with a 55.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Talonflame include Mewtwo-Mega-X.

What is the best counter for Talonflame in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons?

Mewtwo-Mega-X is the best counter for Talonflame in Gen 6 Pure Hackmons, KOing or forcing it out in 55.4% of their encounters.

Talonflame counters

Gen 6 Pure Hackmons · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0663 Talonflame

FireFlying

USAGE 3.4% #34

ABILITYWonder Guard

BASE STATS

HP 78

ATK 81

DEF 71

SPA 74

SPD 69

SPE 126

BST499

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Rock

2×

WaterElectric

½×

FireFightingSteelFairy

¼×

GrassBug

0×

Ground

Moves

Baton Pass 99.3% Chatter 99.3% Substitute 99.3% Taunt 98.2% Gastro Acid 0.9% Stealth Rock 0.8% Trick 0.4% Brave Bird 0.3%

Items

Leftovers 98.6% Lum Berry 0.8% Choice Scarf 0.4% Safety Goggles 0.3% Focus Sash 0.0% Mental Herb 0.0% Sharp Beak 0.0% Life Orb 0.0%

Abilities

Wonder Guard98.8%Gale Wings0.8%Arena Trap0.4%No Guard0.0%Prankster0.0%Shadow Tag0.0%Flame Body0.0%Speed Boost0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Mewtwo-Mega-X

PsychicFighting OFFENSIVE CHECK

21.459

55.4% dies 10.73%

Ranked #34 with 3.41% usage. Sorted by reliability score.