BSS Paldean Tauros-Blaze

[Aqua Jet]

[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Raging Bull
move 3: Iron Head / Stone Edge
move 4: Trailblaze / Flame Charge
item: Assault Vest
ability: Intimidate
nature: Adamant
tera type: Steel / Grass / Fire
evs: 244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

* With an Assault Vest, Paldean Tauros-F finds itself a niche checking Choice Band Chien-Pao, Flutter Mane, and Iron Moth.

* **Raging Bull** Despite Flare Blitz having more power, Raging Bull is Paldean Tauros-F's preferred STAB move as a result of its ability to break Aurora Veil, Reflect, and Light Screen, as well as the lack of recoil associated with the move.

* **Iron Head vs Stone Edge** Iron Head is used because of its ability to hit foes that can Terastallize into Fairy-types, such as Dondozo and some Dragonite; it also provides a midground against Rock-types such as Garganacl and Tyranittar. It also is Paldean Tauros-F's best shot at OHKOing Flutter Mane without Terastallizing. However, Stone Edge can be used in lieu of it, as it is Tauros-F's best chance of defeating Iron Moth.

Tera Types
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* **Steel**: Terastallizing into a Steel-type allows Paldean Tauros-F to be immune to Acid Spray attempts from Iron Moth, as well as boosting the power of Iron Head. It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane more easily, as Flutter Mane would otherwise need lots of defensive investment to survive it.

* **Grass**: Tera Grass prevents Azumarill's Liquidation from OHKOing Paldean Tauros-F, as well as providing a boost to Trailblaze.

* **Fire**: Like Tera Steel, Tera Fire provides useful resistance to Fairy, notably Flutter Mane. It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to OHKO Flutter Mane that don't invest in bulk with Raging Bull.

EV Spreads
========

* **244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe with Adamant**: This EV spread allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane with Trailblaze into Raging Bull. The Defense EVs allow it to beat Choice Band Chien-Pao after Intimidate one-on-one. The Speed investment allows Paldean Tauros-B to outpace Flutter Mane after Trailblaze.

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[Omastar68]

Looks good, except maybe don't mention those rock types for Iron Head, as Close Combat will normally get them much harder. For a rock, Glimmora is worth mentioning for Iron Head imo.

I'd also mention what the SpD does.

 

[Theorymon]

Gonna give this a quick check!

- For the EV spread, I'd make the Defense 76 Defense EVs: you got 4 EVs left, and this does raise it a point since it follows the whole "8 EVs after the intiial 4" rule for level 50! Also before anyone asks, I checked, and Adamant gets you an extra point over a Jolly variant of the spread, so just raise the Defense and you're good!

- I think Flame Charge should be slashed in with Trailblaze. Flame Charge is used a lot more mostly because with the STAB, you still actually do some nice chip damage, especially against stuff like Chien-Pao and Gholdengo. I do think Trailblaze is still worth the slash in because it'll do more vs Water-types so you might get yourself into situations where Tauros might pick off a weakened Water like Iron Bundle or Azumarill more easily than Flame Charge would.

- Im a tad confused about the Rock-type mention in Iron Head, do you mean that its a safer option against those two in case they Terastallize? Because Close Combat is gonna do crazy amounts to those two!

- I'd def slash in Tera Grass, the Water resist can save Tauros's butt, and the boost to Trailblaze is useful too!

- Tera Fire is also worth a slash in. Beyond the generic "hey makes you more powerful", the Fairy resist you gain can really make Flutter Mane have a rough time, actually OHKOing ones that don't invest in bulk with Raging Bull!

- For Iron Head I'd bring up that its your best shot at OHKOing Flutter Mane (it OHKOes offensive ones after SR but you dont have to get that detailed). For Tera Steel you can mention that Flutter Mane needs a TON of bulk investment to survive Iron Head with that.

- This is more a GP thing, but I believe GP wants us to call it "Paldean-Tauros-F" rather than B.

There's actually a lot of tera types and weirdness you see when Tauros comes up in general because its the type of mon that often doesn't have much of a set "standard" to it, but if you address the above, then I'll give it a QC stamp! We can always add stuff like more tera types later!

 

[Aqua Jet]

Looks good, except maybe don't mention those rock types for Iron Head, as Close Combat will normally get them much harder. For a rock, Glimmora is worth mentioning for Iron Head imo.

Im a tad confused about the Rock-type mention in Iron Head, do you mean that its a safer option against those two in case they Terastallize? Because Close Combat is gonna do crazy amounts to those two!

While Close Combat can be used against these Rock-types, Iron Head is, in my opinion, a decent midground option to hit these Pokemon because some of them run Tera Ghost and/or Flying.
Furthermore, Close Combat can often be a bad move against them should they Terastallize, as with a lowered Defence stat Tauros can be KO'd by Dragon Dance Tyranitar's Earthquake, assuming they either Tera Rock (which is a roll), Tera Flying, or Tera Ghost (although this is unlikely). Iron Head is also a midground in this situation, as there is the possibility that Tyrantiar can be flinched as it Terastallizes, allowing the Tauros user to scout the Tera and play around it (somewhat) easier.
I'll rewrite this sentence to further specify this.

Pinging Theorymon since their check was implemented

 

[Theorymon]

Gotcha, now that this stuff is explained, this is good to go to me! Just note that I'm pretty sure GP wants Paldean Tauros-F over Paldean Tauros-B, but the content here is fine otherwise!

QC Approved 1/1!

GP Team

 

[Clas]

AMGP!

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[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Raging Bull
move 3: Iron Head / Stone Edge whats better here? can you keep everything consistent bc here ihead is prioritized but right below its not
move 4: Trailblaze / Flame Charge
item: Assault Vest
ability: Intimidate
nature: Adamant
tera type: Steel / Grass / Fire
evs: 244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

* With an Assault Vest, Paldean Tauros-B finds itself a niche checking Choice Band Chien-Pao, Flutter Mane, and Iron Moth.

* **Raging Bull** Despite Flare Blitz having more power, Raging Bull is Paldean Tauros-B's preferred STAB move as a result of its ability to break Aurora Veil, Reflect, and Light Screen, as well as the lack of recoil associated with the move.

* **Stone Edge vs Iron Head** While Stone Edge can hit Fire-types like Iron Moth and Chi-Yu, Iron Head may be used in lieu of it because of its ability to hit foes that can Terastallize into Fairy-types, such as Dondozo and some Draognite, (RC) as well as providing Dragonite; it also provides a midground against Rock-types such as Garganacl and Tyranittar. It also is Paldean Tauros-B's best shot at OHKOing Flutter Mane without terastallizing Terastallizing.

Tera Types
========

* **Steel**: Terastallizing into a Steel-type allows Paldean Tauros-B to be immune to Acid Spray attempts from Iron Moth, as well as boosting the power of Iron Head. It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane easier, as Flutter Mane would otherwise need lots of defensive investment to survive it.

* **Grass**: Tera Grass prevents Paldean Tauros-B from getting OHKO'd by Azumarill's Liquidation from OHKOing Paldean Tauros-B, as well as providing a boost to Trailblaze. maybe also note trailblaze becoming 60bp?

* **Fire**: Like Tera Steel, Tera Fire provides useful resistance to Fairy-types, notably Flutter Mane. (RS)As a result of the power boost, it fluff It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to OHKO Flutter Mane that don't invest in bulk with Raging Bull.

EV Spreads
========

* **244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe with Adamant**: This EV spread allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane with Trailblaze into Raging Bull. The Defence Defense EVs allow it to 1v1 Choice Band Chien-Pao at -1 Attack would personally change to "after Intimidate". The Speed investment allows Paldean Tauros-B to outpace Flutter Mane when the former is at +1 Speed after Trailblaze.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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[autumn]

1/1 GP Team done, credit both of us
Clas i liked this one, just make sure to bold your changes as well so it's easier for people to see

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[SET]
name: Assault Vest
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Raging Bull
move 3: Iron Head / Stone Edge whats better here? can you keep everything consistent bc here ihead is prioritized but right below its not (yea make sure slashes match the paragraph)
move 4: Trailblaze / Flame Charge
item: Assault Vest
ability: Intimidate
nature: Adamant
tera type: Steel / Grass / Fire
evs: 244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

* With an Assault Vest, Paldean Tauros-B Paldean Tauros-F (F for Fire-type) finds itself a niche checking Choice Band Chien-Pao, Flutter Mane, and Iron Moth.

* **Raging Bull** Despite Flare Blitz having more power, Raging Bull is Paldean Tauros-B's Paldean Tauros-F's preferred STAB move as a result of its ability to break Aurora Veil, Reflect, and Light Screen, as well as the lack of recoil associated with the move.

* **Stone Edge vs Iron Head** While Stone Edge can hit Fire-types like Iron Moth and Chi-Yu, Iron Head may be used in lieu of it because of its ability to hit foes that can Terastallize into Fairy-types, such as Dondozo and some Draognite, (RC) as well as providing Dragonite; it also provides a midground against Rock-types such as Garganacl and Tyranittar. It also is Paldean Tauros-B's Paldean Tauros-F's best shot at OHKOing Flutter Mane without terastallizing Terastallizing.

Tera Types
========

* **Steel**: Terastallizing into a Steel-type allows Paldean Tauros-B Paldean Tauros-F to be immune to Acid Spray attempts from Iron Moth, as well as boosting the power of Iron Head. It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane easier more easily, as Flutter Mane would otherwise need lots of defensive investment to survive it.

* **Grass**: Tera Grass prevents Paldean Tauros-B from getting OHKO'd by Azumarill's Liquidation from OHKOing Paldean Tauros-F, as well as providing a boost to Trailblaze. maybe also note trailblaze becoming 60bp?

* **Fire**: Like Tera Steel, Tera Fire provides useful resistance to Fairy-types, (because you resist the type, not the pokemon) notably Flutter Mane. (RS)As a result of the power boost, it fluff It also allows Paldean Tauros-B to OHKO Flutter Mane that don't invest in bulk with Raging Bull.

EV Spreads
========

* **244 HP / 12 Atk / 76 Def / 36 SpD / 140 Spe with Adamant**: This EV spread allows Paldean Tauros-B to defeat Flutter Mane with Trailblaze into Raging Bull. The Defence Defense EVs allow it to 1v1 beat Choice Band Chien-Pao at -1 Attack one-on-one would personally change to "after Intimidate". The Speed investment allows Paldean Tauros-B to outpace Flutter Mane when the former is at +1 Speed after Trailblaze.

[CREDITS]
Written by:
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Quality checked by:
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[Theorymon]

Oops didn't notice this was done and implemented dude to taking a break, this is now onsite too!