Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Taillow [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Normal/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
2x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Taillow? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Taillow is here! This rad Pokémon is Normal and Flying-typed and ready to shine! Taillow is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Want to master Taillow's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Taillow is an astounding Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Flame Orb will burn Taillow at the end of the turn which will activate Taillow's Guts ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Taillow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Taillow a sweet boost.
♦ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Taillow is burn/poison/paralyzed). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Taillow switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Taillow this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Taillow? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Taillow is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Flame Orb will burn Taillow at the end of the turn which will activate Taillow's Guts ability. Use Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Taillow is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Taillow a sweet boost.
♦ Facade is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Taillow is burn/poison/paralyzed). ♦ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Brave Bird is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Flying-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ♦ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. high crit). ♦ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Taillow switches out after damaging the target). ♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Taillow this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Taillow can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Taillow.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Taillow can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Taillow
Moves: Endure + Endeavor
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Ability: Guts + Item: Flame orb
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that Break Screens: Defog
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Taillow's stats
Agility
Ominous Wind
Rage
Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Taillow
Protect
Rest
Roost
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Taillow in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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