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.
When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
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.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
Tauros is an unusual case. This Normal type doesn't evolve and can't breed despite having 490 total stats.
How to Evolve
Tauros runs a standard attacker set. A nature nature with flexible EVs EVs shapes the build, while an item brings extra utility. An ability supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Best Tauros Moveset
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
- Earthquake
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Most of Tauros's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Beam and Skull Bash, but Ice and Ground and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Tauros sits at moderate rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Best Locations
Tauros appears in 4 walking locations at Lv. 26-28 across Blue and Red. 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. S-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 is a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 40 Sp. Atk. 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