Talonflame

Talonflame

Talonflame appears in the English print of Evolving Skies, released on August 27, 2021. Talonflame is a rare rarity and 140 HP. The Evolving Skies set contains 237 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Tika Matsuno.

Collector Insights

Talonflame is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 140 HP, featured in the Sword & Shield series' Evolving Skies set. It has no retreat cost and is classified as a Rare card. The card includes two attacks: Clutch, which costs one Colorless energy to deal 40 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent's next turn, and Nitro Dive, requiring two Colorless energies to strike for 80+ damage, with an additional 80 boost if Fire Energy is attached. Talonflame resists Fighting-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Lightning-type attacks with double damage. The card's flavor text describes it as a Bird Pokémon that hunts by striking opponents with powerful kicks. Artist Tika Matsuno designed the card, and it was released in the Evolving Skies set on August 27, 2021. The card's design emphasizes its swift, aggressive combat style through its attack mechanics.

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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