Talonflame are avian Pokémon closely resembling falcons. Their plumage is predominantly reddish-orange, with gray underparts and black tips on their long, pointed wings. Ovular orange spots adorn their undersides, and flame patterns mark the boundaries between colors on their bodies. Large yellow talons extend from the shaggy feathers on their legs. Talonflame have pointed crests atop their heads and black and yellow mask-like patterns around their eyes. Their black beaks are hooked with a yellow cere. They also have long black tailfeathers marked with three yellow "v"-shapes. The tail ends in two points and has a another feather sticking out of the base on each side, giving the impression of the fletching on the end of an arrow.
When battling, Talonflame dives at foes, reaching speeds of 310 miles per hour, and then attacks with devastating kicks. They shower embers from the gaps between their feathers as they soar through the sky.
- Talonflame is the first Pokémon to have more than five katakana characters in its Japanese name.
Origin
Although its pre-evolutions are most similar to robins, Talonflame is based primarily on the peregrine falcon, with some traits from other birds of prey that may have served as inspiration.
Name origin
Talonflame is a combination of talon, flame or inflame.
Faiarō is a combination of ファイア fire, アロー arrow, and possibly sparrow or swallow.