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.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Tauros with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
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
Best Tauros Moveset
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
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
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
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 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