MetaMons competitive notes
Tauros is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 490 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 110) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tauros. Build around what Tauros actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Tauros takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Tauros into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (110)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (40)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- top speed tier (base 110)
- BST
- 490 (typical for the format)
Tauros is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 490 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 110) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tauros. Build around what Tauros actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Tauros
Tauros is the Wild Bull Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 490 with Intimidate or Anger Point as abilities.
What is Tauros weak to?
Tauros is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Tauros
To counter Tauros in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Tauros in competitive teams
Tauros can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Tauros on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
