Pokemon GO Paldean Tauros raid guide: Best counters for Combat, Blaze, and Aqua breeds, strengths, weaknesses, and more

Paldean Tauros has officially made its debut in Pokemon Go, arriving in three distinct forms: Combat, Blaze, and Aqua Breed. Introduced as part of the Stunning Styles event during the Might and Mastery season, these regional variations offer new challenges for players in 3-Star Raids.

This Pokemon GO Paldean Tauros raid guide covers everything you need to know—from weaknesses and counters to CP stats and catch methods.

Pokemon GO Paldean Tauros raid guide : Weaknesses of the raid boss by breed

Each Paldean Tauros breed shares a primary Fighting type but features different secondary types for Blaze and Aqua. Here’s a breakdown of their vulnerabilities:


Breed Type

Weak Against

Resistant To



Pokemon GO Paldean Tauros raid guide: Best counters for the raid boss

Best counter for Paldean Tauros Combat Breed

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Best counter for Paldean Tauros Blaze Breed

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Best counter for Paldean Tauros Aqua Breed

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Use high-level Pokemon with recommended movesets to maximize damage and raid efficiency. Substitutes can be used if top-tier options are unavailable.

How to get Paldean Tauros in Pokemon Go

Paldean Tauros is available during the Stunning Styles event from April 3 to April 7, 2025, but the availability of breeds is region-specific:


Breed

Region



Once defeated in a Raid, players can attempt to catch the breed using Premier Balls. Landing Excellent Curveball Throws and using Golden Razz Berries will boost capture chances.

Paldean Tauros CP values in Pokemon Go

Here’s what you can expect in terms of CP when facing and catching Paldean Tauros:


Type

CP Value Range



Weather conditions influence these values. All forms benefit from Cloudy weather, with Blaze Breed gaining extra CP in Sunny conditions, and Aqua Breed during Rain.

Paldean Tauros stats and moves

All three variants share the same base stats:


Attack

Defense

Stamina

Max CP (Level 50)



Fast moves

- Tackle (Normal)

- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)

- Double Kick (Fighting – STAB)


Charged moves

- Earthquake (Ground)

- Iron Head (Steel)

- Trailblaze (Grass)

- Close Combat – Exclusive to Combat Breed (Fighting – STAB)

- Flame Charge – Exclusive to Blaze Breed (Fire – STAB)

- Aqua Jet – Exclusive to Aqua Breed (Water – STAB)

Also read: Pokemon GO Team Rocket Grunt guide (April 2025): Lineups, taunts, and best counters

Can Paldean Tauros be shiny?

Currently, none of the three Paldean Tauros breeds can be encountered in Shiny form. Niantic often delays Shiny releases until later special events. Players should expect a future update that introduces the Shiny variants of Combat, Blaze, and Aqua Breeds.