Stats & Training
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.
When it is about to TACKLE, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x124-146%KO Cross Chop 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x63-74% Karate Chop 2x42-50% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x56-67% Karate Chop 2x41-50% Rock Smash 2x31-39% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x49-59% Karate Chop 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x31-36% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x49-59% Revenge 2x42-49% Karate Chop 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x31-36% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x70-82% Brick Break 2x52-62% Karate Chop 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x52-62% Vital Throw 2x50-59% Revenge 2x42-50% Karate Chop 2x37-44% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO High Jump Kick 2x122-144%KO Jump Kick 2x94-112%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x102-121%KO Cross Chop 2x70-82% Brick Break 2x52-62% Karate Chop 2x37-44% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x102-121%KO Brick Break 2x52-62% Vital Throw 2x50-59% Revenge 2x42-50% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x135-158%KO High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Jump Kick 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x96-114%KO Cross Chop 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x34-40% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x96-114%KO Cross Chop 2x64-76% Submission 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x50-59% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x119-140%KO Cross Chop 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x61-72% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x100-118%KO Cross Chop 2x68-80% Brick Break 2x51-60% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Claydol's Explosion hits Tauros for 69-81%. Magneton's Thunderbolt hits Tauros for 70-82%. Jolteon deals 60-71% with Thunderbolt.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin14-17% Earthquake42-49% Explosion69-81% Psychic31-37% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt70-82% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt60-71% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin10-11% Ice Beam37-44% Thunderbolt37-44% Surf56-66% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Rock Slide18-22% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen 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 102 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
FireRed & LeafGreen Tauros Best Moveset
Return is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Tauros into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Jolly nature and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Intimidate helps on the margins.
Best Build
Tauros best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Ghost
- Return
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Tauros cleanly, with Hyper Beam and Thrash anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
FireRed & LeafGreen Tauros Locations
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 FireRed & LeafGreen
4 spots to find Tauros at Lv. 25-28 via walking. Not all of them exist in both FireRed and LeafGreen versions, so filter by your copy below.
Tauros Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, the core moveset is Earthquake, Hiddenpowerghost, Return, and Double Edge. Earthquake leads at 25% usage. Return provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
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