# Tauros-Paldea-Aqua - VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua in VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Tauros-Paldea-Aqua)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Tauros-Paldea-Aqua
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Tauros-Paldea-Aqua.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 99.927%
- **Aqua Jet**: 99.255%
- **Wave Crash**: 99.182%
- **Other**: 1.636%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.000%
- **Cud Chew**: 0.000%
- **Anger Point**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 61.654%
- **Mirror Herb**: 38.274%
- **Other**: 0.073%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 100.000%
- **Meowscarada**: 99.255%
- **Baxcalibur**: 99.182%
- **Garganacl**: 99.182%
- **Mimikyu**: 60.908%
- **Maushold**: 38.274%

## FAQ for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua in gen9vgc2023series1-1760

### What are the top moves for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
The most common moves for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua are Close Combat, Protect, Aqua Jet, Wave Crash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
Tauros-Paldea-Aqua is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Meowscarada, Baxcalibur, Garganacl. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
The top build for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `244/28/68/0/12/156`. This configuration accounts for 60.908% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
Tauros-Paldea-Aqua is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (100.000%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (61.654%).

### What is the most common role for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Tauros-Paldea-Aqua often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Tauros-Paldea-Aqua?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **490** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Tauros-Paldea-Aqua on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Tauros-Paldea-Aqua) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1) - Build teams with Tauros-Paldea-Aqua
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*