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.
Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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. No compatible partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything.
How to Evolve
Breed Tauros from the Ground egg group.
Jolly nature gives Tauros the fast physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Attack and Speed EVs split the difference, and Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Tauros Moveset
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Body Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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