Tauros-Paldea-Aqua
#0128- Rank
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- Usage
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- BST
- 490
Stats & stat points
Champions formula: HP = base + SP + 75 · other stats = (base + SP + 20) × nature. Max 32 SP per stat, 66 total.
How it’s used
No usage sets for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua in Regulation M-C yet.
Source: Showdown ladder games · gen9championsvgc2026regmc · 2026-09-21/2026-09-28 · 1500+ rating · 1,310 in sample · fetched 28 Sep 2026
Defensive matchups
- Takes 2× damage from
- ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy
- Takes half damage from
- FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel
From the type chart; abilities such as Levitate aren't counted.
Speed context
- 167Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-Yfaster
- 156Arcanine-Hisuifaster
- 152Tauros-Paldea-Aqua (this spread)you
- 150Rillaboom, Archaludon, Indeedee-Fslower
- 149Gholdengoslower
- 146Miloticslower
With Choice Scarf: 228 — outspeeds the top 20 by usage at max Speed, before Tailwind and other boosts.
Moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | −1 Def, −1 SpD |
| Wave Crash | Water | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | — | 20% −1 Def |
| Body Press | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | Uses Defense |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | — |
| Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | — | — |
Best hit vs top 10
- KingambitClose Combat198.9–235.4%OHKO
- IncineroarClose Combat128.2–152.9%OHKO
- Raichu-Mega-YClose Combat118.5–140.7%OHKO
- ArchaludonClose Combat98.2–116.4%81% OHKO
- Indeedee-FClose Combat97.9–115.9%88% OHKO
- SneaslerWave Crash97.4–114.8%81% OHKO
- FarigirafClose Combat69.2–81.5%2HKO
- GholdengoWave Crash64.8–76.5%2HKO
- RillaboomClose Combat62.3–74.3%2HKO
- BasculegionWave Crash36.4–43.1%3HKO
M
Doubles, no field effects. Tries Close Combat, Wave Crash, Liquidation and Body Press against each target's most used spread.
See every move and spreadSets
SpreadAdamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe (from M-B ladder, Aug 2026)
Abilities
- Intimidate
- Anger Point
- Cud Chew
Source: Showdown ladder games · gen9championsvgc2026regmc · 2026-09-21/2026-09-28 · 1500+ rating · 1,310 in sample · fetched 28 Sep 2026
Moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 | — | +1 priority |
| Body Press | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | Uses Defense |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | — | 30% paralysis |
| Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner · −1 Spe |
| Chilling Water | Water | Special | 50 | 100 | — | −1 Atk |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | −1 Def, −1 SpD |
| Curse | Ghost | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | — |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Drill Run | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95 | — | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | 0 | 100 | — | — |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | — | +4 priority |
| Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | — | — |
| Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | — | — |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | — | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | — | — |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | — | — |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | — | 20% flinch |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | — | 30% −1 Def |
| Lash Out | Dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | — | — |
| Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | — | 20% −1 Def |
| Megahorn | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85 | — | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | — |
| Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | — | +4 priority |
| Raging Bull | Normal | Physical | 90 | 100 | — | — |
| Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Reversal | Fighting | Physical | 0 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | — | Spread · 30% flinch |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | — | −1 Spe |
| Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Sandstorm | Rock | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | — | — |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Smart Strike | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | — | — |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | — | 30% flinch |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | — | Variable power |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | — | — |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | — | — |
| Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | — | Spread · hits your partner |
| Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | — | — |
| Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | — | — |
| Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | — | +1 Spe (user) |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | — | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | — | 20% confusion |
| Wave Crash | Water | Physical | 120 | 100 | — | 33% recoil |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | — | — |
| Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | — | 1/4 recoil |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | — | 20% flinch |
Defensive matchups
- Takes 2× damage from
- ElectricGrassFlyingPsychicFairy
- Takes half damage from
- FireWaterIceBugRockDarkSteel
From the type chart; abilities such as Levitate aren't counted.
Speed context
- 223Garchomp-Mega-Zfaster
- 200Raichu-Mega-Yfaster
- 189Sneasler, Salamence-Megafaster
- 169Garchompfaster
- 167Volcarona, Charizard-Mega-Yfaster
- 156Arcanine-Hisuifaster
- 152Tauros-Paldea-Aqua (this spread)you
- 150Rillaboom, Archaludon, Indeedee-Fslower
- 149Gholdengoslower
- 146Miloticslower
- 143Basculegionslower
- 134Politoedslower
- 128Pelipperslower
- 123Incineroar, Farigirafslower
- 112Kingambitslower
- 101Golisopod-Megaslower
With Choice Scarf: 228 — outspeeds the top 20 by usage at max Speed, before Tailwind and other boosts.
Best hit vs top 10
- KingambitClose Combat198.9–235.4%OHKO
- IncineroarClose Combat128.2–152.9%OHKO
- Raichu-Mega-YClose Combat118.5–140.7%OHKO
- ArchaludonClose Combat98.2–116.4%81% OHKO
- Indeedee-FClose Combat97.9–115.9%88% OHKO
- SneaslerWave Crash97.4–114.8%81% OHKO
- FarigirafClose Combat69.2–81.5%2HKO
- GholdengoWave Crash64.8–76.5%2HKO
- RillaboomClose Combat62.3–74.3%2HKO
- BasculegionWave Crash36.4–43.1%3HKO
Doubles, no field effects. Tries Close Combat, Wave Crash, Liquidation and Body Press against each target's most used spread.
See every move and spread