Tauros Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Tauros in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Tauros
Tauros is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Normal typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.875 DPS.
Tauros can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Tauros is weak to Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Ghost-type moves as Tauros resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Tauros is Mega Blaziken (38.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (38.500 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (34.000 DPS).
Catching Tauros: After defeating Tauros, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1460 and 1534 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1817-1909 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Tauros from raids will have exactly 1534 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Tauros?
The best counter for Tauros is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 38.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (38.500 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (34.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Tauros?
Tauros can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Tauros weak to?
Tauros is weak to Fighting-type attacks. It resists Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Tauros be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Tauros's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Tauros from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Tauros from raids will have 1534 CP at level 20, or 1909 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1460. If you see 1534 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Tauros worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Tauros is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Tauros?
For the best moveset for Tauros itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Tauros stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Tauros without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Tauros can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (30.593 DPS) and Lucario (29.333 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Tauros in raids?
Weather boost information for Tauros is not currently available. Normal-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.