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.
Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.
Although it’s known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.
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 |
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% Vital Throw 2x66-78% Wake-Up Slap 2x66-78% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Cross Chop 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x63-74% Karate Chop 2x42-50% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x61-72% | ||
 Crabrawler Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Crabrawler builds →Close Combat 2x81-96% Dynamic Punch 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x53-62% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Tauros with Close Combat (110-130%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x110-130%KO Stone Edge31-36% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off28-33% Rock Slide32-38% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Sun & Moon Tauros Best Moveset
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Tauros into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly 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 Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Wild Charge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Double Edge
- Outrage
- Frustration
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 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
Sun & Moon Tauros Locations
moderate rates for Tauros across 20 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Sun & Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Tauros. 20 walking spots at Lv. 12-57 spread across Moon and Sun, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Tauros Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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. Earthquake with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Earthquake, Double Edge, Wild Charge, and Ironhead. Earthquake 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