Is Talonflame good in doubles?

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I like Talonflame. First game was unite and I crushed it with Talon(and dragonite). It’s bad there though.Scarlet & Violet has Talon, yet I see no one either in S/V or in Sw/Sh, which Talon is also in, probably meaning it’s bad there as well.But what about doubles? Is it good in the rank it’s in?Please put movesets and possible teammates.

Thanks!

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This answer assumes the question was asking about VGC Regulation E or Doubles OU. Please tell me if you’re asking about something else

Talonflame is currently unviable in both VGC Regulation E and Doubles OU, mostly because its 81 base physical attack is just barely above average. If you want a fast offensive Pokemon, Hisuinian Arcanine, Zapdos, Tornadus, Chi-Yu, and hearthflame Ogerpon all have much stronger offensive stats, and all of them besides Zapdos also have better abilities.sourcesource

Talonflame was AMAZING in Gen 6 Doubles & VGC, featuring on almost every champion team, along with the “Big Six”. Always having priority Tailwind and Brave Bird made it a lethal threat. Ever since Gale Wings has been nerfed, however, it has taken a massive nosedive in use and popularity. Truly a tragic story.