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Tauros

Tauros

NORMAL
HP
75
Atk
100
Def
95
SpA
40
SpD
70
Spe
110
Forms / Variants
Tauros Paldea AquaTauros Paldea AquaTauros Paldea BlazeTauros Paldea BlazeTauros Paldea CombatTauros Paldea Combat

Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus19.4%
  2. Rock SlideROCKPhysical14.3%
  3. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical9.0%
  4. Body SlamNORMALPhysical8.4%

Best Ability / Item

Sheer ForceLife OrbLife Orb
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Tauros technical VGC usage sections

Top Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.38%
  • #2

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    14.29%
  • #3

    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.

    9.04%
  • #4

    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.

    8.42%
  • #5

    Raging Bull

    NORPhysical90 BP

    The user performs a tackle like a raging bull. This move's type depends on the user's form. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    7.94%
  • #6

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

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

    7.48%
  • #7

    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.

    6.47%
  • #8

    Double-Edge

    NORPhysical120 BP

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

    3.60%
  • #9

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    3.47%
  • #10

    Ice Beam

    ICESpecial90 BP

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

    3.31%
  • #11

    Other

    16.60%

Top Natures

  • #1

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

    26.89%
  • #2

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

    25.26%
  • #3

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

    8.06%
  • #4

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

    4.39%
  • #5

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

    4.26%
  • #6

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

    2.48%
  • #7

    Hasty 0/18/0/23/0/25

    2.13%
  • #8

    Hasty 2/0/0/32/0/32

    1.89%
  • #9

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

    1.65%
  • #10

    Jolly 0/11/0/30/0/25

    1.57%
  • #11

    Other

    21.42%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Sheer Force

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

    66.09%
  • #2

    Intimidate

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

    25.72%
  • #3

    Anger Point

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

    8.19%

Top Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    67.98%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    6.02%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    4.59%
  • #4
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    4.43%
  • #5
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    4.40%
  • #6
    Silk Scarf

    Silk Scarf

    Held: Normal-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    3.13%
  • #7
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Held: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.

    2.67%
  • #8
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.82%
  • #9
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    1.75%
  • #10
    Muscle Band

    Muscle Band

    Held: Boosts the damage of physical moves used by the holder by 10%.

    0.93%
  • #11

    Other

    2.28%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.02%
  • #2
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.90%
  • #3
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.46%
  • #4
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.75%
  • #5
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.67%
  • #6
    Blaziken-MegaBlaziken-Mega
    FIRFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    3.57%
  • #7
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.29%
  • #8
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.15%
  • #9
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.96%
  • #10
    DittoDitto
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.69%
  • #11

    Other

    62.54%

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Meta Discussion

What do you think of Tauros in the current meta?

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How to use Tauros in the current VGC format?

**To use Tauros effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Normal type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Tauros appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Tauros fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Sheer Force, Life Orb and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Body Slam, Raging Bull, and Iron Head. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Tauros has important weaknesses to fighting 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Maushold, Whimsicott, Rotom-Wash, and Sinistcha appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Tauros. Open the Tauros teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Tauros with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tauros in VGC

What is the best moveset for Tauros?

The best moveset for Tauros in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Body Slam.

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.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Tauros come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon