How did a Talonflame outspeed my +1 speed Dragapult?

Question

I was genuinely shocked. They didn’t have quick claw or any item that forces them to go first. My Dragapult has a speed of 383, Adamant nature. Doesn’t dragon dance have a multiplier by 2? Even if they had choice scarf on their talon flame it won’t be nearly enough. Is this possible? Help

(Pokémon Violet)

Comments

Dragon dance is 1.5

Answer 1

The Talonflame could have had the Ability Gale Wings, which gives priority to Flying moves when it's at full HP.

However, it's also possible that the Talonflame had a Speed-boosting nature and a Choice Scarf. 252 Speed, +Spe Nature, and a Choice Scarf puts Talonflame at 579 Speed. As Dragon Dance boosts Speed by one stage (1.5x), your 383 Speed Dragapult would've had 574 Speed after one boost.

I suppose Talonflame is deceptively fast.