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. Known as the Wild Bull Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
Breeding is the whole story for Tauros. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything.
How to Evolve
Breed Tauros with 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Tauros runs a standard attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn. An ability supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Tauros Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Most of Tauros's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Beam and Thrash, but Dark and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Finding Tauros at moderate rates takes patience. 6 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations
6 walking encounters at Lv. 13-15 for Tauros across Gold and Silver. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
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 setup 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 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 setup 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