Best Tauros counters

Raid Battles

The best Tauros counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Lucario, Keldeo (Ordinary Forme), Mega Rayquaza, Terrakion, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Shadow Conkeldurr, and Mega Heracross. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Tauros in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
          Force Palm / Aura Sphere
          #1
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Air Slash / Dragon Ascent
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
          Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike
          #5
          Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow Conkeldurr
          Counter / Dynamic Punch
          #6
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Close Combat
          #7
          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 40.84985.9392s77.7
          2.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 39.171005.6396s75.4
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaFlyingAir Slash FlyingDragon Ascent 34.391530.62108s74.1
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *38.06807.84100s70.5
          5.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaSteelMetal Claw SteelSunsteel Strike 33.941223.12110s70.1
          6.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 35.88755.84106s66.4
          7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 31.751045.03117s64.3
          8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 33.84745.64112s63.2
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 34.13692.45111s62.7
          10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 32.95793.74114s62.6
          11.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *29.851155.53124s62.5
          12.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *30.091113.33123s62.4
          13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 34.42652.75111s62.3
          14.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *29.871123.73124s62.2
          15.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 32.78768.54115s62.0
          16.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 36.60488.77106s61.7
          17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarDarkSucker Punch FightingFocus Blast 32.37736.64117s60.8
          18.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 32.41729.14117s60.8
          19.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionSteelMetal Claw FightingSacred Sword *28.981057.53128s60.0
          20.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 32.10655.25118s59.0
          21.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow AnnihilapeShadow AnnihilapeFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 29.71834.84126s58.3
          22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SawkShadow SawkFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 32.89532.36117s57.7
          23.Thumbnail image of HawluchaHawluchaFightingLow Kick FightingFlying Press 29.97743.44125s57.3
          24.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *27.511012.43135s57.0
          25.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GalladeShadow GalladeFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 31.16618.65122s57.0
          26.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 29.43737.94128s56.4
          27.Thumbnail image of Hisuian DecidueyeHisuian DecidueyePsychicPsycho Cut FightingAura Sphere 28.45807.34131s55.9
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow DragoniteShadow DragoniteDragonDragon Tail FightingSuperpower 27.54912.53135s55.9
          29.Thumbnail image of YveltalYveltalDarkSucker Punch FightingFocus Blast 25.771125.33143s55.3
          30.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 32.43434.48120s54.7
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Tauros CP range from Raids

          Tauros can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 1425 CP to 1497 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 1781 CP to 1872 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

          Tauros weaknesses

          Tauros type chart

          When fighting Tauros, keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          • FightingFighting160.0%

          Resistances

          • GhostGhost39.1%
          More informationMore information
          • Tauros takes increased damage from Fighting type moves.
          • Tauros takes reduced damage from Ghost type moves.
          • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Tauros

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting208.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon24.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground24.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Steel22.0%
          • snowSnow
          Flying20.0%
          • windyWindy
          Psychic20.0%
          • windyWindy
          Water20.0%
          • rainRain
          Dark18.0%
          • fogFog
          Electric16.0%
          • rainRain
          Fire10.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Rock10.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Grass6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Bug2.0%
          • rainRain

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Tauros in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Tauros down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Tauros counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.