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Tauros

Tauros

NORMAL
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
95
SpA
40
SpD
70
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x

Best Nature

Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32

Best Moveset

  1. Body SlamNORMALPhysical15.2%
  2. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical12.7%
  3. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical12.4%
  4. Ice BeamICESpecial11.5%

Best Ability / Item

Sheer ForceLife OrbLife Orb

Tauros technical VGC usage sections

Best Tauros Moves

  • #1

    Body Slam

    NORPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    15.23%
  • #2

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    12.68%
  • #3

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    12.38%
  • #4

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

    The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

    11.53%
  • #5

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    7.36%
  • #6

    Zen Headbutt

    PSYPhysical80 BP

    The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

    7.00%
  • #7

    Double-Edge

    NORPhysical120 BP

    A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    5.85%
  • #8

    Throat Chop

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

    5.74%
  • #9

    Fire Blast

    FIRSpecial110 BP

    The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    5.25%
  • #10

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    4.60%
  • #11

    Other

    12.38%

Best Tauros Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32

    24.31%
  • #2

    Naive 0/23/0/11/0/32

    15.79%
  • #3

    Naive 0/15/0/19/0/32

    11.63%
  • #4

    Naive 0/2/0/32/0/32

    11.48%
  • #5

    Rash 2/0/0/32/0/32

    10.48%
  • #6

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    4.36%
  • #7

    Adamant 0/32/2/0/0/32

    4.12%
  • #8

    Jolly 0/32/0/0/2/32

    3.80%
  • #9

    Adamant 0/32/16/0/0/18

    2.97%
  • #10

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    2.94%
  • #11

    Other

    8.12%

Best Tauros Abilities

  • #1

    Sheer Force

    Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.

    81.33%
  • #2

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    18.31%
  • #3

    Anger Point

    The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.

    0.36%

Best Tauros Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    53.99%
  • #2
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

    20.14%
  • #3
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    11.69%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    3.92%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    3.53%
  • #6
    Shell Bell

    Shell Bell

    Restores HP to the holder based on damage inflicted to the opponent.

    2.70%
  • #7
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    2.62%
  • #8
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    0.58%
  • #9
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    0.28%
  • #10
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.28%
  • #11

    Other

    0.27%

Best Tauros Teammates

  • #1
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
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    5.19%
  • #2
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.55%
  • #3
    Lycanroc-DuskLycanroc-Dusk
    ROC
    TeamsBuilder
    4.05%
  • #4
    GalladeGallade
    PSYFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    4.01%
  • #5
    KleavorKleavor
    BUGROC
    TeamsBuilder
    4.01%
  • #6
    Ampharos-MegaAmpharos-Mega
    ELEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.01%
  • #7
    Kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    4.01%
  • #8
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.62%
  • #9
    CorviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.58%
  • #10
    QuaquavalQuaquaval
    WATFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.46%
  • #11

    Other

    59.51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Tauros?

The best moveset for Tauros in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Body Slam, Close Combat, Earthquake, Ice Beam.

How to counter Tauros in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Tauros can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Tauros?

The best item for Tauros is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.