Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed

FIGHTINGFIRE

HP: 75
Atk: 110
Def: 105
SpA: 30
SpD: 70
Spe: 100

Weaknesses

FLYING2x
GROUND2x
PSYCHIC2x
WATER2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

Close CombatFIGHTING22.5%
ProtectNORMAL17.0%
Raging BullNORMAL16.0%
Rock SlideROCK11.1%

Best Ability / Item

Intimidate

Sitrus Berry

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Top Moves

Close Combat
FIG120 BP
The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
22.52%
Protect
NOR
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
17.00%
Raging Bull
NOR90 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.
15.98%
Rock Slide
ROC75 BP
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
11.06%
Flare Blitz
FIR120 BP
The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.
8.23%
Flame Charge
FIR50 BP
Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
5.70%
Wild Charge
ELE90 BP
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
4.20%
Earthquake
GRO100 BP
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
2.80%
Will-O-Wisp
FIR
The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
1.79%
High Horsepower
GRO95 BP
The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
1.70%
Other
9.02%

Top Natures

Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32
19.40%
Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32
8.43%
Adamant 20/32/0/0/0/14
5.91%
Jolly 0/32/0/0/2/32
5.41%
Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32
5.38%
Jolly 11/32/0/0/0/23
3.47%
Adamant 24/10/0/0/0/32
2.92%
Adamant 1/32/0/0/1/32
2.83%
Adamant 18/10/4/0/2/32
2.01%
Adamant 11/32/0/0/21/2
1.80%
Other
42.44%

Top Abilities

Intimidate
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
66.31%
Anger Point
The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.
30.40%
Cud Chew
When the Pokémon eats a Berry, it will regurgitate that Berry at the end of the next turn and eat it one more time.
3.29%

Top Teammates

Froslass-Mega
ICEGHO
Teams Builder
6.21%
Whimsicott
GRAFAI
Teams Builder
5.54%
Sinistcha
GRAGHO
Teams Builder
5.52%
Meowscarada
GRADAR
Teams Builder
5.43%
Rotom-Wash
ELEWAT
Teams Builder
3.82%
Garchomp
DRAGRO
Teams Builder
3.73%
Kingambit
DARSTE
Teams Builder
3.41%
Basculegion
WATGHO
Teams Builder
3.39%
Scovillain-Mega
GRAFIR
Teams Builder
2.89%
Umbreon
DAR
Teams Builder
2.53%
Other
57.53%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed in the current VGC format?

**To use Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fighting/Fire type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed 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 Paldea Blaze Breed fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Intimidate, Sitrus Berry and Jolly 1/32/0/0/1/32. Its frequent moves include Close Combat, Protect, Raging Bull, Rock Slide, Flare Blitz, and Flame Charge. 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 Paldea Blaze Breed has important weaknesses to flying 2x, ground 2x, psychic 2x, water 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Froslass-Mega, Whimsicott, Sinistcha, Meowscarada, and Rotom-Wash appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed in VGC

What is the best moveset for Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed?

The best moveset for Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Close Combat, Protect, Raging Bull, Rock Slide.

How to counter Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (flying 2x, ground 2x, psychic 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed?

The best item for Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Tauros Paldea Blaze Breed 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

Top Moves

Close Combat

FIG120 BP

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

22.52%

Protect

NOR

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

17.00%

Raging Bull

NOR90 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.

15.98%

Rock Slide

ROC75 BP

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

11.06%

Flare Blitz

FIR120 BP

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot and may leave the target with a burn.

8.23%

Flame Charge

FIR50 BP

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.

5.70%

Wild Charge

ELE90 BP

The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.

4.20%

Earthquake

GRO100 BP

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

2.80%

Will-O-Wisp

FIR

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

1.79%

High Horsepower

GRO95 BP

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

1.70%

Other

9.02%

Top Abilities

Intimidate

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

66.31%

Anger Point

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

30.40%

Cud Chew

When the Pokémon eats a Berry, it will regurgitate that Berry at the end of the next turn and eat it one more time.

3.29%

Sitrus Berry

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

19.57%

Life Orb

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

17.51%

Choice Scarf

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

14.37%

White Herb

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

11.85%

Charcoal

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

9.71%

Leftovers

Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

6.14%

Focus Sash

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

4.55%

Expert Belt

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

4.00%

Black Belt

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

3.44%

Shuca Berry

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

1.52%