#190 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Tauros-Paldea-Aqua @ Mystic Water Ability: Intimidate Level: 50 EVs: 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Close Combat - Protect - Aqua Jet - Wave Crash
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) moves
Share of Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Close CombatFighting91.9%
- ProtectNormal85.4%
- Aqua JetWater74.3%
- Wave CrashWater50.3%
- Raging BullNormal44.4%
- Rock SlideRock19%
- EarthquakeGround7.2%
- Wild ChargeElectric6.8%
- High HorsepowerGround5.3%
- Rock TombRock2.2%
Items
- Mystic Water26.6%
- Life Orb20.7%
- Sitrus Berry10%
- White Herb9.9%
- Focus Sash9.5%
Abilities
- Intimidate89.8%
- Anger Point9.7%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 151 | 162 | 125 | 45 | 91 | 167 | 19% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 152 | 162 | 125 | 45 | 90 | 167 | 15.6% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 152 | 178 | 125 | 45 | 90 | 152 | 11.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 34.6% · Adamant 11.3%.
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) teammates
Share of Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Close Combat, Protect, Aqua Jet and Wave Crash with Mystic Water (26.6% of sets) and Intimidate, a Jolly nature and 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe.
What are Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)'s best teammates in VGC?
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)'s most common partners are Rillaboom (33.2%), Kingambit (22.5%), Volcarona (17.3%), Gholdengo (16.1%) and Indeedee-F (15.5%) — the share of Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)'s top spreads (34.6%), followed by Adamant (11.3%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) in Pokémon Champions?
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) has base 100 Speed: 167 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 152 neutral, and 108 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) in Pokémon Champions?
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) is #190 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.