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In an exciting new development for Pokémon Go, players will soon encounter the Paldean Tauros breeds—Combat, Blaze, and Aqua—in Raid battles. This feature is slated for release during an upcoming event, providing trainers with insights into how to effectively counter these Pokémon.
As part of the ongoing Might and Mastery season, Niantic continues to enrich the game with fresh additions. This time, it’s not the familiar Kanto Tauros but its Paldean counterparts, each offering unique blends of abilities and combat styles.
All three variants share the Fighting type, but they also come with secondary types, making it essential for players to understand their weaknesses and the most efficient strategies to defeat them.
Paldean Tauros Weaknesses in Pokémon Go
Combat Breed, a purely Fighting-type Pokémon, is especially vulnerable to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-type moves, while being resistant to Bug, Dark, and Rock-type attacks.
Blaze Breed is a dual Fighting/Fire-type Pokémon, which makes it susceptible to Flying, Psychic, Ground, and Water-type moves. Conversely, it shows resilience against Bug, Dark, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
Aqua Breed, also a dual-type Pokémon, combines Fighting and Water types. It is weak against Fairy, Flying, Psychic, Electric, and Grass-type moves, while it can easily resist Bug, Dark, Rock, Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type attacks.
Best Counters to Paldean Tauros
To successfully take on the three varieties of Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Go, players can consider the following counters:
Combat Breed
Blaze Breed
Aqua Breed
A variety of Pokémon, including Megas, Legendaries, and more commonly found species, can be employed to counter these breeds, ensuring that every trainer has suitable options available.
If particular Pokémon are unavailable, trainers should utilize their alternatives or top-performing attackers to exploit the specific weaknesses of each Tauros variant, ensuring they come with optimal movesets and are adequately leveled.
Acquiring Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Go
The three breeds of Paldean Tauros will be introduced during the Pokémon Go Stunning Styles event, which runs from April 3, 2025, to April 7, 2025. These Pokémon will be available in 3-Star Raid battles.
However, it’s worth noting that these Pokémon are region-locked, restricting players to challenge the variant associated with their specific locales:
Combat Breed: Iberian Peninsula
Blaze Breed: Eastern Hemisphere
Aqua Breed: Western Hemisphere
Upon defeating a Paldean Tauros, players can utilize the Premier Balls awarded based on their battle performance to attempt a catch.
Employing Golden Razz Berries and executing Excellent Curveball Throws during the catch attempt can significantly enhance the likelihood of securing a Pokémon.
CP of Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Go
Each breed of Paldean Tauros has a different combat power (CP) when battling as a Raid Boss compared to what they will have after capture, influenced by certain weather conditions.
Raid Boss CP: TBD
CP range after capture: 1546 – 1621
Weather CP range: 1932 – 2026
Max CP (Level 50): 3207
While all three breeds share the same maximum CP, their performance can vary significantly depending on weather enhancements. Notably, all Fighting types will see boosts during Cloudy weather. Additionally, Blaze Breed will receive benefits during Sunny conditions, with Aqua Breed enjoying boosts in Rain.
Paldean Tauros Stats and Moves
The three breeds—Combat, Blaze, and Aqua—possess identical base stats and a similar move set:
ATTACK: 210
DEFENSE: 193
STAMINA: 181
CP: 3207
Fast Moves
Tackle (Normal) | Zen Headbutt (Psychic) | Double Kick (Fighting/STAB)
Charged Moves
Earthquake (Ground) | Iron Head (Steel) | Trailblaze (Grass)
Each breed has its own unique Charged Move: Combat Breed utilizes Close Combat, Blaze Breed employs Flame Charge, and Aqua Breed has Aqua Jet.
Can Paldean Tauros Be Shiny?
No, as it stands, none of the Paldean Tauros breeds are available in their Shiny forms in Pokémon Go. Typically, new Pokémon do not include a Shiny variant upon their initial release. Shiny versions of Combat, Blaze, and Aqua Breed may be introduced at a later special event.
This information wraps up the essential details regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the Paldean Tauros breeds in Pokémon Go. Keep an eye out for new events, such as Community Days and Spotlight Hours, to enhance your gameplay experience.
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