Partner ideas
for Tauros (aqua breed)
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.
Often paired (4)
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 13% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FlyingImmune to PsychicHits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support
Incineroar
FireDarkOn 11% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists GrassImmune to PsychicHits Grass super-effectively with Flare BlitzHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Hydreigon
DarkDragonOn 10% of Tauros's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists ElectricImmune to PsychicHits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Froslass
IceGhostA friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
On 21% of Tauros's ranked teamsHits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Spicy Tech (1)
Pinsir
BugA 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
Defensive glue (19)
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers 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
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers 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
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Electric, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Ampharos
ElectricCovers 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 TailAdds long-game durability
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers 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 CannonAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Forretress
BugSteelCovers 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 BeamAdds long-game durability
Stunfisk
GroundElectricCovers 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
Goodrahisuian
SteelDragonCovers its Grass, Electric, Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds long-game durability
Gholdengo
SteelGhostCovers its Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with Power GemHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Fairy super-effectively with Make It RainAdds long-game durability
Ceruledge
FireGhostCovers its Grass and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bitter BladeHits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Metagross
SteelPsychicCovers its Grass, Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor Mash
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Grass and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Goodra
DragonCovers its Grass and Electric weaknesses
Tauros resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with FlamethrowerHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds long-game durability
Slowbrogalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers its Grass and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Shell Side ArmHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Shell Side ArmAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Pyroar
FireNormalCovers 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 pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Excadrill
GroundSteelCovers 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
Overqwil
DarkPoisonCovers 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 pressureAdds anti-setup pressure