Guide to Catching Combat Breed Paldean Tauros in Pokemon GO: Is it Shiny Available?

Encountering Combat Breed Paldean Tauros in Pokemon GO begins with the Stunning Styles event, launching on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10 am local time. This unique gameplay experience will continue until Monday, April 7, 2025, at 8 pm local time. Combat Breed is one of three variants of Paldean Tauros, alongside the Aqua Breed and Blaze Breed.

How to Obtain Combat Breed Paldean Tauros

Engage in 3-star raids
Trade with friends

Combat Breed Paldean Tauros in the anime (Image via TPC) — Combat Breed Paldean Tauros as featured in the anime (Image via TPC)

Participating in 3-Star Raids

For players seeking the Combat Breed Paldean Tauros, the most effective method is to compete in 3-star raids located in the Iberian Peninsula. These raids will be available at various Gyms from April 3, 2025, at 10 am until April 7, 2025, at 8 pm. This Fighting-type Pokémon can be faced solo or with a group of up to 20 trainers, offering both in-person and remote participation options, making it accessible to players worldwide.

Combat Breed Paldean Tauros is vulnerable to Flying-, Psychic-, and Fairy-type attacks, which can be pivotal in battle strategies. Following a successful raid, trainers can catch this Pokémon at different CP levels depending on the weather:

No weather boost: 1,546 – 1,621 CP at level 20 (IVs of 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)
Weather boosted (Cloudy): 1,932 – 2,026 CP at level 25 (IVs of 10/10/10 – 15/15/15)

Trading for Combat Breed Paldean Tauros

For those not in the Iberian Peninsula or unable to participate in raids, obtaining a Combat Breed Paldean Tauros through trading is an excellent alternative. As long as you have the standard version registered in your Pokédex, the trade will not be classified as a Special Trade.

Shiny Combat Breed Paldean Tauros Availability

Shiny Combat Breed Paldean Tauros (Image via TPC)

As of April 2025, Combat Breed Paldean Tauros has not been released in its shiny variant. Players can expect the shiny form to be launched during a later event, as the developers have yet to unveil the details surrounding its release.