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.
This Pokémon blasts water from holes on the tips of its horns—the high-pressure jets pierce right through Tauros’s enemies.
It swims by jetting water from its horns. The most notable characteristic of the Aqua Breed is its high body fat, which allows it to float easily.
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 |
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x103-122%KO Force Palm 2x53-62% Rock Smash 2x35-42% Vacuum Wave 2x47-56% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 2x112-132%KO Low Sweep 2x61-72% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x115-136%KO Sacred Sword 2x87-102%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x97-114%KO Flying Press 2x75-88% Brick Break 2x57-68% | ||
 Flamigo Fighting | B | |
In Scarlet & Violet, Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Tauros for 70-82%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Tauros for 43-51%.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x70-82% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Stone Edge43-51% Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off28-33% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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. It's got 2 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tauros with 206 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Curse, Endeavor to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Tauros Best Moveset
Tauros runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Sheerforce supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Tauros best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Body Slam
- Close Combat
- Throat Chop
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Raging Bull
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Facade
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 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
Scarlet & Violet Tauros Locations
Tauros sits at low spawn rates across 12 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 to Catch Tauros in Scarlet & Violet
Tauros appears in 12 walking locations at Lv. 22-50 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Tauros Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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. Body Slam with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Body Slam, Close Combat, Throatchop, and Zenheadbutt. Body Slam leads at 22% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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