Talk:Talonflame (Pokémon)

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Trivia

Can a trivia point be that he is the first regional bird to not be Flying/Normal in all of it's stages??RBK (talk) 09:59, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

Would be best to wait until we can clearly confirm that Fletchling and Talonflame are the "regional bird" of Kalos before considering such trivia. They could be similar to Rufflet/Vullaby and Braviary/Mandibuzz as "supplemental birds". - Kogoro - Talk to me - 10:19, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

Wasn't it said to be popular with beginning trainers?? I would think that would prove it.RBK (talk) 00:22, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

It strongly supports it, but I don't think it proves it just yet.--Alex726(TALK) 02:02, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Plus you can find it at level 2 lol. RBK (talk) 14:25, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Evolution Family

On Pokemon.com it clearly states that Talonflame is an evolution of Fletchling, not the evolution of Fletchling. This needs to be made clear on Talonflame and Fletchling's pages. - unsigned comment from DSDark (talkcontribs)

Seconded. Seeming they said "an evolution" rather than "the evolution", I am willing to bet Talonflame is the final evolution of Fletching.

Speculation aside, unless they specifically announce that Talonflame evolves from Fletchling, we need to change both their pages to say something along the lines of them being in the same evolutionary family. Zarthga (talk) 04:16, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

Agreed. They did say "an evolution", and it does seem to be somewhat unusual grammar to use to describe the Pokémon that Fletchling evolves immediately into, which is why, coupled with the fact that it simply does not look like the immediate evolution of Fletchling, (although there are the occasional surprises *cough* *cough* Magikarp and Feebas *cough*), I have a hunch that it may not be the next in the Fletchling evolutionary line. Alternately, "an evolution" may hint that it is a Pokémon with a split evolutionary line such as Ralts's one which of course went into Kirlia, then Gardevoir/Gallade. Or perhaps, it is intended to disguise that it is in fact, the evolved form of Fletchling. Nevertheless, it is not possible to determine at this current time, and so, I also agree that the evolution method should be worded in a way that does not suggest that it indefinitely evolves immediately from Fletchling. Perhaps, simply by quoting that it is "an evolution", and not that it simply "evolves from Fletchling".--ShinyPatch (talk) 21:12, 5 July 2013 (UTC)

Physiology

"Talonflame are avian Pokemon 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." ~Destruction on Wings~ (talk) 15:26, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

Origin

Appears to be based on a peregrine falcon. CoolDudeAl (talk) 19:14, 12 June 2013 (UTC)

I agree. There is a very apparent similarity in physiology and behavior ( especially diving at opponents) to the Peregrine Falcon. Also, I'm of the opinion that at least some of its inspiration comes from the mythical phoenix, because of the fact that it is a bird associated with fire. This would be similar to Moltres. I don't believe Talonflame's design is very heavily influenced by the phoenix, but I believe there is some connection.--Alex726(TALK) 20:33, 12 June 2013 (UTC)
I believe it's because of the peregrine falcon's speed that Talonflame is a fire type. In popular culture anything going very fast would leave a trail of flames behind, falling meteors or astroids are covered with fire, and a hot rod car would have flame paintings.--(Robbie (talk) 19:10, 13 June 2013 (UTC))
Given that it evolves from a robin I'd be more inclined to go with a red kite. ThomasWinwood (talk) 04:25, 30 June 2013 (UTC)

Korean name for Talonflame

Its Korean name is 파이어로 Pai'eoro.

  • It's just a transliteration of its Japanese name. Basically.
The name clearly uses the way the English word "Fire" would be rendered into Korean (파이어) as opposed to it coming from the Japanese (ファイア > 파이아)... but it's essentially a transliteration. Blah blah blah -- Nick15 (talk) 18:06, 11 July 2013 (UTC)

Firehawks

Firehawks, anyone? https://wildlife.org/australian-firehawks-use-fire-to-catch-prey/ Icycatelf (talk) 22:22, 11 January 2022 (UTC)