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Paldean Tauros Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Fighting · BST: 490 · Role: Physical Sweeper

Paldean Tauros is a Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Paldean Tauros, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Mimikyu, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 490 base stat total, Paldean Tauros plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (110), and at base 100 Speed it sits faster than 70% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Paldean Tauros

  1. Mimikyu (Ghost / Fairy)
  2. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  7. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  8. Chimecho (Psychic)

How each counter beats Paldean Tauros

  • Mimikyu (Ghost / Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Paldean Tauros and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Charizard (Fire / Flying) speed-ties Paldean Tauros and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) speed-ties Paldean Tauros and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Paldean Tauros and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
  • Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Paldean Tauros and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.

Paldean Tauros weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Flying (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)
  • Dark (×0.5)

Base stats

HP
75
Attack
110
Defense
105
Sp. Attack
30
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
100
Total
490

Best Tera Types for Paldean Tauros

The best Tera Types for Paldean Tauros cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

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Other Fighting-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Fighting-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Paldean Tauros:

Frequently asked questions about Paldean Tauros

What counters Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Paldean Tauros are Mimikyu, Charizard, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Paldean Tauros super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Paldean Tauros weak to?

Paldean Tauros is a Fighting-type Pokémon weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Paldean Tauros?

The single best pick against Paldean Tauros in the Pokémon Champions roster is Mimikyu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Paldean Tauros in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Paldean Tauros, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Fighting) and carries super-effective coverage (Flying, Psychic, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Paldean Tauros's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Paldean Tauros good in Pokémon Champions?

Paldean Tauros's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (490 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.