Partner ideas
for Tauros (paldean)
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.
Spicy Tech (2)
Pinsir
BugA friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists Tauros's BulldozeResists Tauros's EarthquakeTauros resists its Brutal SwingHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with LungeHits Fairy super-effectively with Hard Press
Mr. Rime
IcePsychicA friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists PsychicHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Psychic
Defensive glue (22)
Corviknight
FlyingSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Tauros's BulldozeImmune to Tauros's EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityalso: Skarmory
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Tauros resists its Brutal SwingHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Tauros's SurfHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Flying walls with Ice Beam
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Flying walls with Rock Slide
Heat Rotom
ElectricFireCovers its Flying and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Tauros's BulldozeImmune to Tauros's EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltBreaks Flying walls with ThunderboltBreaks Bug walls with Overheat
Hydreigon
DarkDragonSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Immune to PsychicHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earth PowerBreaks Psychic walls with Dark Pulse
Emolga
ElectricFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Flying walls with ThunderboltBreaks Bug walls with Air Slash
Orthworm
SteelCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Tauros's BulldozeImmune to Tauros's EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadBreaks Fairy walls with Iron Head
Fan Rotom
ElectricFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallBreaks Flying walls with ThunderBreaks Psychic walls with Shadow Ball
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
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 pressureBreaks Flying walls with Rock Slide
Kingambit
DarkSteelCovers its Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Hits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Psychic walls with Kowtow Cleave
Goodrahisuian
SteelDragonCovers its Flying and Psychic weaknesses
Resists Tauros's SurfHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Flying walls with Ice BeamBreaks Fairy walls with Flash Cannon
Gholdengo
SteelGhostCovers its 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 durabilityBreaks Flying walls with Power GemBreaks Psychic walls with Shadow Ball
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Flying walls with Head Smash
Gyarados
WaterFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Hits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Poison walls with EarthquakeBreaks Psychic walls with Crunch
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderBreaks Flying walls with ThunderBreaks Bug walls with Flamethrower
Simisage
GrassSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Hits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Flying walls with Rock Slide
Meganium
GrassSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Hits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durabilityBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Greninja
WaterDarkResists Tauros's Surf
Immune to PsychicHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Flying, Psychic and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Psychic super-effectively with PoltergeistHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Psychic walls with PoltergeistBreaks Ghost walls with Poltergeist