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Tauros (Combat) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Tauros (Combat) is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #303. Its recommended PvP moveset is Double Kick with Close Combat and Trailblaze.

Master League

#303

Situational

Type

Fighting

Best Fast Move

Double Kick

Charged Moves

Close CombatTrailblaze

Max CP

3,207

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT TAUROS (COMBAT)

Is Tauros (Combat) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tauros (Combat) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #303.

Tauros (Combat) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #461.

Tauros (Combat) PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#63571.5Double Kick, Close Combat, Trailblaze
Ultra League#46173.3Double Kick, Close Combat, Trailblaze
Master LeagueBest#30352.7Double Kick, Close Combat, Trailblaze

Best Moveset for Tauros (Combat) in Pokémon GO PvP

Double Kick
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+12Turns3DPT2.67EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Close Combat
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Trailblaze
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Tauros (Combat) is Double Kick with Close Combat and Trailblaze.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Tauros (Combat) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Double KickRecommended
fighting

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+12Turns3DPT2.67EPT4.00

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Tackle
normal

Fast Move

DMG3Energy+3Turns1DPT3.00EPT3.00

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Zen Headbutt
psychic

Fast Move

DMG8Energy+6Turns3DPT2.67EPT2.00

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Charged Moves

Close CombatRecommended
fighting

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Earthquake
ground

Charged Move

DMG120Energy cost65

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Iron Head
steel

Charged Move

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

TrailblazeRecommended
grass

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water

Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic

Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel

Tauros (Combat) PvP Move Counts

Double Kick → Close Combat

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4443

Double Kick → Trailblaze

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4443

Tauros (Combat) Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Tauros (Combat) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Tauros (Combat) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Tauros (Combat)'s Fighting typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fairy1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • psychic1.6×

Resistant to

  • bug0.625×
  • dark0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Tauros (Combat) in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Tauros (Combat) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Tauros (Combat)'s league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    38% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    66% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Outragedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    73% HP

  • Fusion Boltelectric

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    60% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    51% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    88% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    66% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    80% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    49% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    85% HP

Ratings are shown from Tauros (Combat)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Tauros (Combat).

Best Teammates for Tauros (Combat) in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Tauros (Combat) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Tauros (Combat)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Tauros (Combat)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Tauros (Combat)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Tauros (Combat)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Tauros (Combat)'s 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Tauros (Combat)

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#10/11/151,498201,788,816
#21/15/101,500201,785,587
#30/14/121,498201,784,095
#40/12/141,498201,782,221
#54/15/141,49919.51,781,205
Ultra League#10/15/152,497363,858,462
#20/13/142,49736.53,850,299
#30/14/132,49736.53,843,197
#42/15/142,49535.53,839,942
#50/14/152,490363,839,912
Master League#115/15/153,207505,419,490
#214/15/153,193505,395,403
#315/14/153,200505,393,435
#415/15/133,191505,386,444
#515/15/143,199505,386,444

Tauros (Combat) Stats in Pokémon GO

Tauros (Combat)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Tauros (Combat) 0/11/15 (Best IV)

Level
20
CP
1,498
Attack
125.5
Defense
121.9
HP
117

Ultra League

Tauros (Combat) 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
36
CP
2,497
Attack
161.2
Defense
159.6
HP
150

Master League

Tauros (Combat) 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,207
Attack
189.1
Defense
174.8
HP
164

Tauros (Combat) Evolution

Tauros (Combat) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

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Tauros (Combat) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Tauros (Combat) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tauros (Combat)'s recommended PvP moveset is Double Kick with Close Combat and Trailblaze.

Is Tauros (Combat) good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Tauros (Combat) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #303.

What counters Tauros (Combat) in Pokémon GO PvP?

Palkia (Origin), Zekrom and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Tauros (Combat) in Master League.

What is Tauros (Combat) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Tauros (Combat) is weak to Fairy (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).