Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Tauros useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. Known as the Wild Bull Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Tauros's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Attack and Speed EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon blasts water from holes on the tips of its horns—the high-pressure jets pierce right through Tauros’s enemies.
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.
Tauros Weakness
GoodTauros is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Tauros's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Breeding is the whole story for Tauros. A massive partner pool through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything.
How to Evolve
Breed Tauros with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Tauros runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Sheerforce supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Tauros Moveset
- Body Slam
- Close Combat
- Throat Chop
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Tauros cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Tauros cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Tauros cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Most of Tauros's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Beam and Thrash, but Dragon and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Tauros sits at low spawn rates across 12 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations
Tauros appears in 12 walking locations at Lv. 22-50 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Tauros starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 26 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations
You can catch Tauros through 26 walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63, but availability differs between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
decent spawn rates for Tauros across 18 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
Before you go hunting for Tauros, check which of the 18 spots belong to your version. Shield and Sword each have different walking encounters at Lv. 10-18.
moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Tauros. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations
Which version you're playing matters for Tauros. 4 walking spots at Lv. 33-38 spread across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Tauros looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Tauros's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Tauros doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 490 base stat total.
Tauros gets Intimidate, Anger Point, and Sheer Force. But Intimidate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 110 Speed, Intimidate gives Tauros an edge before opponents can react.
Tauros is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Tauros appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Available since Red & Blue, Tauros appears in 20 games spanning 9 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Paldean form in Generation 9.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVPaldean
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A