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.
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
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x46-56% Arm Thrust 2x13-17% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x68-82% Drain Punch 2x38-45% Brick Break 2x38-45% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x50-59% Brick Break 2x45-55% Vital Throw 2x45-55% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x66-79% Drain Punch 2x35-41% Brick Break 2x35-41% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x48-56% Brick Break 2x44-53% Vital Throw 2x41-49% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Focus Blast 2x73-87% Brick Break 2x60-71% Vital Throw 2x58-68% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x99-118%KO Focus Blast 2x58-68% Brick Break 2x53-62% Karate Chop 2x36-43% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x63-74% Focus Blast 2x63-74% Drain Punch 2x34-40% Brick Break 2x34-40% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x81-96% Focus Blast 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x41-49% Vital Throw 2x39-46% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x18-22% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x120-142%KO Focus Blast 2x75-89% Submission 2x66-78% Brick Break 2x61-72% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x101-119%KO Focus Blast 2x61-72% Brick Break 2x52-61% Karate Chop 2x35-42% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x63-75% High Jump Kick 2x54-64% Focus Blast 2x63-75% Drain Punch 2x32-39% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x82-97% Focus Blast 2x44-53% Brick Break 2x42-50% Vital Throw 2x40-47% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x31-36% Rock Smash 2x19-22% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x116-137%KO Focus Blast 2x72-86% Submission 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x97-114%KO Focus Blast 2x58-69% Brick Break 2x50-60% Karate Chop 2x33-40% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x60-71% High Jump Kick 2x53-63% Focus Blast 2x63-74% Drain Punch 2x31-37% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x80-94% Focus Blast 2x43-51% Brick Break 2x41-49% Vital Throw 2x38-46% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x29-34% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x120-143%KO Focus Blast 2x73-86% Cross Chop 2x81-96% Submission 2x66-79% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x102-120%KO Focus Blast 2x58-69% Cross Chop 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x52-61% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x62-74% High Jump Kick 2x54-64% Focus Blast 2x62-74% Drain Punch 2x33-39% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x81-96% Close Combat 2x66-79% Focus Blast 2x43-52% Brick Break 2x42-49% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x31-37% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape can KO Tauros with Close Combat (121-142%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x121-142%KO U Turn23-28% Fire Blast57-67% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against TaurosView Machamp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Tauros Best Moveset
Outrage is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Tauros into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Naive 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
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 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
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Tauros Locations
A handful of locations for Tauros with decent spawn rates across early-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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
Tauros appears in 6 walking locations at Lv. 13-20 across HeartGold and SoulSilver. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Tauros Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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. Outrage with Choice Band is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Sheer Force is the hidden ability. It strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Worth hunting for if you want Tauros to compete at a higher level.
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