What counters are there for Talonflame in doubles?

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Rotom-Wash (Washington) @ Sitrus BerryEVs: 252 HP / 136 SpA / 120 SpDCalm Nature- Hydro Pump- Thunderbolt- Thunder Wave- Protect

Rotom-Heat @ Safety GogglesEVs: 200 HP / 88 SpA / 220 SpeModest Nature- Overheat- Thunderbolt- Thunder Wave- Protect

Tyranitar @ Chople BerryAbility: Sand StreamEVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpDAdamant Nature- Rock Slide- Crunch- Low Kick / Pursuit- Protect

Heatran @ Shuca BerryAbility: Flash FireEVs: 56 HP / 252 SpA / 200 SpeTimid Nature- Fire Blast- Earth Power- Flash Cannon- Protect

Meowstic @ Light ClayAbility: PranksterEVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpDAdamant Nature- Fake Out- Quick Guard- Safeguard- Charm

Scrafty @ LeftoversAbility: IntimidateEVs: 252 HP / 244 Atk / 12 DefAdamant Nature- Fake Out- Drain Punch- Crunch- Quick Guard

Hope I helped!

Let me try-

I know SR is not popular in Doubles, but after SR, Talonflame loses 50%, and it can be taken out with priority. Any good Stealth Rock setter who can take hits will work, but I’m listing Empoleon.

Empoleon @ LeftoversAbility: TorrentEVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpDCalm Nature- Stealth Rock- Protect- Flash Cannon- Icy Wind

Now you need priority, the best Pokemon for the job is-

Lucario @ LucarioniteAbility: Inner FocusEVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Extreme Speed- Swords Dance- Substitute- Bullet Punch

+2 252 Atk Mega Lucario Extreme Speed vs. 120 HP / 0 Def Talonflame: 250-295 (76.4 - 90.2%) – guaranteed OHKO after Stealth Rock

Tyranitar @ TyranitariteAbility: Sand StreamEVs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpDAdamant Nature- Rock Slide- Crunch- Earthquake- Protect

Tyranitar is a great counter because it resists Talonflame’s STABs and can KO it with one Rock Slide. Preferably pair it wit something that has Protect or is Flying-type.

If I think of some more, I’ll add them later.