Pokémon GO has introduced the Paldean Tauros variants—Combat, Blaze, and Aqua—during the 2025 Stunning Styles event. All three versions of this exciting creature can now be encountered as 3-Star Raid Bosses, providing trainers with a chance to engage in battle and earn rewards through victory.
Paldean Tauros features three distinct types, each offering unique moves and strategic advantages in battle. Specifically, Paldean Tauros (Combat) is a Fighting-type, Paldean Tauros (Blaze) combines Fighting and Fire types, and Paldean Tauros (Aqua) merges Fighting with Water types. While all three variants are categorized as 3-Star Raid Bosses, it’s important to note that their availability varies by region. Below, we discuss how to effectively obtain Paldean Tauros (Combat, Blaze, and Aqua) in Pokémon GO.
How to Get Paldean Tauros: Raid Victories
As part of the Pokémon GO Stunning Styles event, players can join Raids to challenge the Paldean Tauros variants. Successful completion of a Raid guarantees an encounter with one of the Paldean Tauros types. Each variant is region-specific and operates as a 3-Star Raid Boss. Here’s a breakdown of where to find each type:
- Paldean Tauros (Combat): Found in the Iberian Peninsula
- Paldean Tauros (Blaze): Located in the Eastern Hemisphere
- Paldean Tauros (Aqua): Available in the Western Hemisphere
Paldean Tauros Weaknesses and Resistances
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Top Counters for Paldean Tauros Raids
To maximize your success in battling all three Paldean Tauros variants, consider utilizing the following effective counters, tailored to exploit their weaknesses:
- Rayquaza – Air Slash (Flying) & Dragon Ascent (Flying)
- Incarnate Forme Enamorus – Fairy Wind (Fairy) & Fly (Flying)
- Mewtwo – Confusion (Psychic) & Psychic (Psychic)
- Dawn Wings Necrozma – Psycho Cut (Psychic) & Moongeist Beam (Ghost)
- Hoopa Unbound – Confusion (Psychic) & Psychic (Psychic)
- Galarian Articuno – Psycho Cut (Psychic) & Brave Bird (Flying)
- Lunala – Confusion (Psychic) & Psychic (Psychic)
- Salamence – Dragon Tail (Dragon) & Fly (Flying)
- Dusk Mane Necrozma – Psycho Cut (Psychic) & Sunsteel Strike (Steel)
- Hoopa Confined – Confusion (Psychic) & Psychic (Psychic)
These counters are beneficial across all variants of Paldean Tauros, capitalizing on their specific type weaknesses.
Will Paldean Tauros Appear Shiny?
Typically, Niantic does not launch a new Pokémon alongside its Shiny variant. As of now, Shiny Paldean Tauros is not yet available in Pokémon GO. This applies to all three variants—Combat, Blaze, and Aqua—which currently do not support Shiny forms. Fans may anticipate the release of Shiny versions in future events.