Tauros Best Moveset
100 Attack at 110 Speed with AbilitySheer Force removing secondary effects but boosting damage by 30%. Held ItemLife Orb stacks on top without HP cost when Sheer Force activates. NatureJolly outspeeds most of the tier. The moveset runs fast physical Normal TermStab at boosted power. Tera Normal turns every hit into a devastating strike.
The best Pokemon in Gen I (Red & Blue). Body Slam with near-guaranteed crits from high Speed, Earthquake coverage, Hyper Beam as a finisher. Tauros ran the entire format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Earthquake
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
The critical hit formula change hurt in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Tauros was still fast and powerful, but no longer the undisputed king of the metagame.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Intimidate gave Tauros defensive utility on switch-in in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Choice Band Return from 100 Attack was a strong neutral hit.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Return
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Outclassed by stronger Normal-types in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 100 Attack was reliable but unremarkable against the generation's heavier hitters.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Sheer Force provided a power boost on coverage moves in Gen V (Black & White). But 100 Attack wasn't threatening enough to climb higher.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of mediocrity in Gen VI (X & Y). Not bad, just never good enough to earn a team slot over more specialized options.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Still hovering at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). No new tools to separate it from the crowd of average Normal-types.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Wild Charge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Five straight gens without meaningful change in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Tauros was the poster child for adequate but uninspiring.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Body Slam
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Paldean Tauros with Fighting, Fire, and Water forms arrived in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The original Kantonian form was completely irrelevant.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Body Slam
- Close Combat
- Zen Headbutt
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Tauros Weakness
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 |
What is Tauros Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Tauros
Zamazenta can KO Tauros with Close Combat (89-105%). Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (155-182%).
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDauntlessshield ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Zamazenta builds →Crunch30-35% Close Combat 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Close Combat 2x155-182%KO Stone Edge43-51% | ||
Evolution
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 Locations
A solid number of locations for Tauros with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Scarlet & Violet
Tauros appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 22-80 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 15 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
Base Stats
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.
Tauros Guide
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, Zenheadbutt, and Ironhead. Body Slam leads at 0% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Tauros appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Paldean form in Generation 9.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVPaldean
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves