Partner ideasfor aqua Tauros

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Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Tauros: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Often paired (3)

Kingambit
DarkSteel
On 18% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists Grass Resists Flying Immune to PsychicHits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support
Gholdengo
SteelGhost
On 11% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists Grass Resists Flying Resists Psychic Resists FairyHits Flying super-effectively with Power GemHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow Ball
Heat Rotom
ElectricFire
On 11% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists Grass Resists Electric Resists Flying Resists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Thunderbolt

Spicy Tech (3)

Pinsir
Bug
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists GrassTauros resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with LungeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Lunge
Both weak to Flying
Mr. Rime
IcePsychic
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists PsychicHits Grass super-effectively with Sheer ColdHits Flying super-effectively with Sheer ColdAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Avalugg
Ice
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Hits Grass super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Flying super-effectively with Icicle CrashHits Fairy super-effectively with Gyro BallAdds team-wide guard support Adds long-game durability

Defensive glue (18)

Aggron
SteelRock
Covers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Tauros resists its Brutal SwingTauros resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Psychic super-effectively with Crunch
galarian Stunfisk
GroundSteel
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Tauros resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Mawile
SteelFairy
Covers its Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Tauros resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Steelix
SteelGround
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Stunfisk
GroundElectric
Covers its Electric and Flying weaknesses
Tauros resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Wave
Both weak to Grass
Ampharos
Electric
Covers its Electric and Flying weaknesses
Tauros resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Fire PunchHits Electric super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Tail
Delphox
FirePsychic
Covers its Grass, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Thunder PunchHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Forretress
BugSteel
Covers its Grass, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Zap CannonHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Excadrill
GroundSteel
Covers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
hisuian Goodra
SteelDragon
Covers its Grass, Electric, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds long-game durability
Empoleon
WaterSteel
Covers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Tauros resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash Cannon
Both weak to Electric
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Covers its Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard support
also: Aegislash (Blade Forme)
Metagross
SteelPsychic
Covers its Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Flying super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor Mash
Bastiodon
RockSteel
Covers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Pyroar
FireNormal
Covers its Grass and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Flying super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Overqwil
DarkPoison
Covers its Grass and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Emolga
ElectricFlying
Covers its Grass, Electric and Flying weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Air SlashHits Flying super-effectively with DischargeAdds anti-Trick Room pressure