# Tauros - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tauros in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tauros)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tauros
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Body Slam**: 97.886%
- **Ice Beam**: 97.799%
- **Fire Blast**: 97.386%
- **Thunderbolt**: 97.381%
- **Other**: 9.548%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.999%
- **Anger Point**: 0.001%
- **Intimidate**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 97.486%
- **Other**: 2.514%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 97.384%
- **Beedrill-Mega**: 97.381%
- **Zapdos**: 97.381%
- **Infernape**: 88.044%
- **Cresselia**: 73.079%
- **Hitmonchan**: 24.301%

## FAQ for Tauros in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Tauros?
The most common moves for Tauros are Body Slam, Ice Beam, Fire Blast, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tauros?
Tauros is frequently paired with Garchomp, Beedrill-Mega, Zapdos, Infernape. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Tauros?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tauros?
The top build for Tauros features a **Naive** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 97.793% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tauros?
Tauros is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.999%) and the item **Life Orb** (97.486%).

### What is the most common role for Tauros?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Tauros often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tauros?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 40 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tauros on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Tauros) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Tauros
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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