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Tauros
#128
Tauros is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Tauros has three new Paldean Forms, available in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Tauros Pokédex Data
Species
Wild Bull Pokémon
Height
1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight
88.4 kg (194.9 lbs)
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Base friendship
50
Base Exp.
172
EV yield
1 Atk / 1 Spd
Growth rate
Slow
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Gender ratio
♂ 100% / ♀ 0%
Egg groups
Field
Tauros Abilities
Tauros Base Stats
HP
75260–354
Attack
100184–328
Defense
95175–317
Sp. Atk
4076–196
Sp. Def
70130–262
Speed
110202–350
Total490
Min–Max at Lv. 100
Tauros Type Matchups
Tauros Moves
Moves learnt by level up
Moves learnt by HM
| HM | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Strength | Normal | 4 | physical | 80% | 100 |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | 6 | status | 90% | 85 |
| 07 | Horn Drill | Normal | 7 | physical | 30% | 30 |
| 08 | Body Slam | Normal | 8 | physical | 85% | 100 |
| 09 | Take Down | Normal | 9 | physical | 90% | 85 |
| 10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 10 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 13 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 14 | special | 120% | 90 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 15 | physical | 150% | 90 |
| 20 | Rage | Normal | 20 | physical | 20% | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 24 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 25 | special | 120% | 70 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 26 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 27 | Fissure | Ground | 27 | physical | 30% | 30 |
| 31 | Mimic | Normal | 31 | status | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | 32 | status | - | 15 |
| 34 | Bide | Normal | 34 | physical | - | 10 |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 38 | special | 120% | 85 |
| 40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 40 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | 44 | status | - | 5 |
| 50 | Substitute | Normal | 50 | status | - | 10 |
Tauros Pokédex Entries
- Red, Blue:When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
- Yellow:A rowdy POKéMON with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won’t stop until it hits something.
- Gold:They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
- Silver:After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
- Crystal:These violent POKéMON fight with other members of their herd in order to prove their strength.
- Ruby, Sapphire:This POKéMON is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.
- FireRed:When it is about to TACKLE, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
- LeafGreen:When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
- Emerald:It is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.
- Diamond, Pearl, Platinum:Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
- HeartGold:They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
- SoulSilver:After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
- Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
- X:After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
- Y:When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
- Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire:This Pokémon is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for Tauros to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.
- Sun:Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.
- Moon:Although it’s known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.
- Ultra Sun:They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.
- Ultra Moon:The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.
- Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee:A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won’t stop until it hits something.
- Sword:When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it’s a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.
- Shield:The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.
- Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
- Scarlet:When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
- Violet:They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
- Scarlet:This Pokémon has a muscular body and excels at close-quarters combat. It uses its short horns to strike the opponent’s weak spots.
- Violet:This kind of Tauros, known as the Combat Breed, is distinguished by its thick, powerful muscles and its fierce disposition.
- Scarlet:When heated by fire energy, its horns can get hotter than 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Those gored by them will suffer both wounds and burns.
- Violet:People call this kind of Tauros the Blaze Breed due to the hot air it snorts from its nostrils. Its three tails are intertwined.
- Scarlet:This Pokémon blasts water from holes on the tips of its horns, the high-pressure jets pierce right through Tauros’s enemies.
- Violet:It swims by jetting water from its horns. The most notable characteristic of the Aqua Breed is its high body fat, which allows it to float easily.
Where to Find Tauros
- RedBlueYellowSafari Zone
- GoldSilverCrystalRoute 38
- RubySapphireTrade/migrate from another game
- FireRedLeafGreenSafari Zone
- EmeraldTrade/migrate from another game
- DiamondPearlRoute 209
- PlatinumRoute 210
- HeartGoldSoulSilverRoute 38
- BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Trade/migrate from another game
- XYRoute 12
- Omega RubyAlpha SapphireTrade/migrate from another game
- SunMoonPaniola Ranch
- Ultra SunUltra MoonPaniola Ranch
- Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeRoute 14
- SwordShieldTraining Lowlands
- Brilliant DiamondShining PearlRoute 209
- Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
- ScarletVioletEast Province (Area One)
- Legends: Z-ALocation data not yet available