The Essentials on Tauros
- Type
- Normal
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fighting Table
- Resistances
- immune: Ghost
- Evolution
- Tauros does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Paldean Form Details
- Stats
- Total 490 · top stat: Speed (110) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 223 in the Paldea Pokédex, No. 22 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, regional exclusive
- Other Names
- Tauros in French · ケンタロス, Kentauros in Japanese · Tauros in German All Languages
Overview
Tauros is a Normal-type Pokémon, No. 128 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Wild Bull Pokémon. Height: 1.4 m, weight: 88.4 kg.
Abilities: Intimidate and Anger Point. Hidden Ability: Sheer Force. Tauros is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Tauros takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#128
National Pokédex
Category
Wild Bull Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
75
255
Attack
100
255
Defense
95
255
Special Attack
40
255
Special Defense
70
255
Speed
110
255
Total
490
Min HP (Lv. 100)
260
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
354
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Normal). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 1 type
Fighting
×2
Normal (×1) — 16 types
Normal
×1
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Grass
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Ground
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ghost
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
Ability 2
The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.
Removes any additional effects from the Pokémon's moves, but increases the moves' power.
Tauros Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Tauros Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Normal
Paldean Form
Fighting
Paldean Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Tauros Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
5
Rage
Normal
Phys.
100%
20
20
5
Work Up
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
10
Payback
Dark
Phys.
100%
50
10
15
Assurance
Dark
Phys.
100%
60
10
15
Pursuit
Dark
Phys.
100%
40
20
20
Horn Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
25
21
Stomp
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
20
24
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
25
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
30
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
Phys.
90%
80
15
35
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
35
Raging Bull
Normal
Phys.
100%
90
10
38
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
40
Rest
Psychic
Stat
—
—
5
45
Swagger
Normal
Stat
85%
—
15
50
Outrage
Dragon
Phys.
100%
120
10
50
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
55
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
60
Giga Impact
Normal
Phys.
90%
150
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂ 100.0 / ♀ 0.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Tauros
Available in 26 games, 129 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
Crystal
Gold
Silver
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Diamond
HeartGold
Pearl
Platinum
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 26 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Red 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 26 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Yellow 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 21 10%
Safari Zone
Lv. 21 10%
Generation II
Crystal 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 38
Lv. 13 5%
Morning
Route 38
Lv. 13 5%
Day
Route 39
Lv. 15 5%
Morning
Route 39
Lv. 15 5%
Day
Gold 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Morning · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Day · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Night · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 1%
Swarm active
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Day
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Night
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Morning
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Night
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Morning
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Day
Silver 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Day · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Night · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 1%
Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Morning · Swarm active
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Swarm active
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Morning
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Day
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Night
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Day
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Night
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Morning
Generation III
FireRed 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
LeafGreen 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle
Lv. 46 100%
Generation IV
Diamond 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 209
Lv. 17 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 209
Lv. 17 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 19 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 19 10%
Poké Radar required
HeartGold 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Route 48
Lv. 20 20%
Route 48
Lv. 24 1%
Pearl 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Route 209
Lv. 16 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 209
Lv. 16 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 20 1%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 20 1%
Poké Radar required
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 210
Lv. 19 10%
Poké Radar required
Route 210
Lv. 21 1%
Poké Radar required
SoulSilver 11 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(11)
Route 38
Lv. 13 4%
Route 39
Lv. 15 4%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Morning
Route 39
Lv. 15 1%
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 15 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Route 48
Lv. 20 20%
Route 48
Lv. 24 1%
Generation VI
X 5 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 14 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 25 10%
Yellow flowers
(3)
Route 12
Lv. 25 10%
Route 12
Lv. 26 10%
Route 12
Lv. 27 10%
Y 5 encounters
Available
▼
Horde encounter
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 14 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 25 10%
Yellow flowers
(3)
Route 12
Lv. 25 10%
Route 12
Lv. 26 10%
Route 12
Lv. 27 10%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 14
Lv. 33-38 100%
Route 15
Lv. 33-38 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 14
Lv. 33-38 100%
Route 15
Lv. 33-38 100%
Moon 10 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 5%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Sun 10 encounters
Available
▼
Call for help
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 5%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Ultra Moon 11 encounters
Available
▼
In-game trade
(1)
Poni Gauntlet
Lv. 59 100%
Call for help
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 5%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Ultra Sun 11 encounters
Available
▼
In-game trade
(1)
Poni Gauntlet
Lv. 59 100%
Call for help
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Paniola Ranch
Lv. 12-15 5%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Poni Plains
Lv. 54-57 10%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Picnic
(1)
Paldea
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Tauros in Pokémon GO
- 2,620Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,497Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.”
Blue
“When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.”
Yellow
“A rowdy POKéMON with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something.”
Gold
“They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its bat tle-scarred horns.”
Silver
“After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.”
Crystal
“These violent POKéMON fight with other mem bers of their herd in order to prove their strength.”
Ruby
“This POKéMON is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.”
Sapphire
“This POKéMON is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.”
Emerald
“It is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.”
FireRed
“When it is about to TACKLE, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.”
LeafGreen
“When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.”
Diamond
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
Pearl
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
Platinum
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
HeartGold
“They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.”
SoulSilver
“After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.”
Black
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
White
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
Black 2
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
White 2
“Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.”
X
“After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.”
Y
“When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.”
Omega Ruby
“This Pokémon is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for Tauros to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.”
Alpha Sapphire
“This Pokémon is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for Tauros to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.”
Sun
“Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.”
Moon
“Although it’s known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.”
Ultra Sun
“They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.”
Ultra Moon
“The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won’t stop until it hits something.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won’t stop until it hits something.”
Sword
“When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it’s a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.”
Shield
“The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Tauros
🇬🇧 English
Tauros
🇯🇵 漢字
ケンタロス
🇯🇵 Kana
ケンタロス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Kentauros
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Tauros
🇪🇸 Español
Tauros
🇮🇹 Italiano
Tauros
🇰🇷 한국어
켄타로스
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
肯泰罗
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
肯泰羅
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Buffle
🇬🇧 EN
Wild Bull Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
あばれうしポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Wildbullen-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Tauros
What type is Tauros?
Tauros is a Normal-type Pokémon.
What are Tauros's weaknesses?
Tauros is weak to Fighting-type moves (×2 damage). Tauros takes no damage from Ghost-type moves.
What is Tauros's Hidden Ability?
Tauros's Hidden Ability is Sheer Force. Its regular Abilities are Intimidate and Anger Point.
Is Tauros available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Tauros is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Tauros in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Tauros is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
