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No. 10250 · Generation IX · Paldea

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)

The Wild Bull Pokémon
Fighting
Weak to Flying Psychic Fairy
All matchups
Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
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TL;DR. Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 490. When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Fighting

When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Height1.4 m
Weight115.0 kg
AbilitiesIntimidate, Anger Point
HiddenCud Chew
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 110
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 100
Total490
490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fighting-types.
110 base Attack, Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)'s strongest stat, ranking 35th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) reaches 2,837 CP at level 40 and 3,246 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack210
GO Defense193
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)2,837
Max CP (L50)3,207
Best buddy (L51)3,246
Raid catch CP 1,546–1,621 (L20). Weather boosted 1,932–2,026 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Tauros first appeared on September 9, 2019, during Ultra Bonus 2019.

Shiny Paldean Form (Combat Breed) Tauros first appeared on June 11, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen.

Shiny Paldean Form (Blaze Breed) Tauros first appeared on June 4, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago.

Shiny Paldean Form (Aqua Breed) Tauros first appeared on May 24, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo.

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025, 3-star (Paldean Form (Combat Breed)).

DatesRaidEvent
Dec 2 to Dec 9, 20253-starPaldean Form (Combat Breed)Journey to Paldea
Dec 2 to Dec 9, 20253-starPaldean Form (Blaze Breed)Journey to Paldea
Dec 2 to Dec 9, 20253-starPaldean Form (Aqua Breed)Journey to Paldea
Apr 3 to Apr 7, 20253-starPaldean Form (Combat Breed)Stunning Styles
Apr 3 to Apr 7, 20253-starPaldean Form (Blaze Breed)Stunning Styles
Apr 3 to Apr 7, 20253-starPaldean Form (Aqua Breed)Stunning Styles

Full Tauros GO history

Competitive

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #659 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #659 72.1 score
Ultra League #461 73.3 score
Master League #303 52.7 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed).

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed), each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) weak to?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) resistant to?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

Does Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) evolve?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) from?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #10250.

What are Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)'s base stats?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) has HP 75, Attack 110, Defense 105, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 70, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)'s abilities?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) can have the abilities Intimidate, Anger Point, plus the Hidden Ability Cud Chew.

Is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) legendary or mythical?

No. Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)'s best stat?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)'s highest base stat is Attack at 110, which ranks 35th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) good?

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Other Tauros forms

Tauros variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Flying Psychic Fairy
½× Resists
Bug Rock Dark
Comparison

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) vs. the average Fighting-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Stat Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) Fighting avg Difference
HP 75 78 -3
Attack 110 104 +6
Defense 105 76 +29
Special Attack 30 64 -34
Special Defense 70 70 +0
Speed 100 75 +25
Total 490 467 +23
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Game appearances

Tauros appears in 38 games.

Every mainline release where Tauros is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed).

Every main-series game Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildEast Province: Area One
    • WildEast Province: Area Two
    • WildWest Province: Area Two
    • WildEast Province: Area Two (Electric Type)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime

Tauros appears in 49 episodes.

From EP033 (1997-11-11) through HZ099 (2025-06-13).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed) in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Tauros ex TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Tauros ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Paldean Tauros TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Paldean Tauros
◆◆ Uncommon
Paldean Tauros TCG Pocket card from Mega Shine
Paldean Tauros
◆ Common
Mega Shine #014
Paldean Tauros TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Paldean Tauros
◆◆ Uncommon
Tauros TCG Pocket card from Fantastical Parade
Tauros
✦ Shiny
Tauros ex TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Tauros ex
◆◆◆◆ Rare EX
Tauros ex TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Tauros ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Tauros ex TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Tauros ex
☆☆ Full Art EX
Tauros TCG Pocket card from Celestial Guardians
Tauros
◆◆ Uncommon
Paldean Tauros TCG Pocket card from Shining Revelry
Paldean Tauros
◆◆ Uncommon
Tauros TCG Pocket card from Mythical Island
Tauros
◆◆◆ Rare
Tauros TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Tauros
◆◆ Uncommon