The down feathers that come from Talonchic are fireproof and used by humans to make flame-resistant insulation for outfits and materials. These Pokémon are not easy to tame, but they will defend those they trust with all their might.
If attacked, it strikes back by spitting balls of fire it forms in its stomach. In the fever of an exciting battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.