# Tauros - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Tauros in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 75.035%
- **Body Slam**: 66.171%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 57.305%
- **Iron Head**: 32.189%
- **Fire Blast**: 31.208%
- **Ice Beam**: 23.219%
- **Work Up**: 19.553%
- **Double-Edge**: 13.357%
- **Rock Slide**: 10.749%
- **Pursuit**: 9.904%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 86.401%
- **Intimidate**: 13.592%
- **Anger Point**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 81.084%
- **Choice Band**: 12.925%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.193%
- **Other**: 2.797%

## Common Teammates
- **Nidoking**: 42.833%
- **Zapdos**: 32.794%
- **Chansey**: 27.260%
- **Starmie**: 23.547%
- **Absol-Mega**: 21.872%
- **Araquanid**: 21.348%

## FAQ for Tauros in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Tauros?
The most common moves for Tauros are Earthquake, Body Slam, Zen Headbutt, Iron Head. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Tauros?
Tauros is frequently paired with Nidoking, Zapdos, Chansey, Starmie. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.499% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Tauros?
Tauros is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (86.401%) and the item **Life Orb** (81.084%).

### What is the most common role for Tauros?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Tauros often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Tauros) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Tauros
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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