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 is weak to Fighting. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Tauros for 70-82%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Tauros for 43-51%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x70-82% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Stone Edge43-51% Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off28-33% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Tauros best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Body Slam
- Close Combat
- Throat Chop
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Raging Bull
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Facade
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Body Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Body Slam
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Body Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Body Slam
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
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 to Catch Tauros in Scarlet & Violet
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 to Catch Tauros in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Tauros in Sword & Shield
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 to Catch Tauros in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
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 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Body Slam, Close Combat, Throatchop, and Zenheadbutt. Body Slam leads at 22% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available since Red & Blue, Tauros appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Paldean form in Generation 9.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVPaldean
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves