| National № | 128 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Wild Bull Pokémon |
| Height | 4′7″ (1.40m) |
| Weight | 194.9 lbs (88.4 kg) |
| Abilities | Anger Point Intimidate Sheer Force (Dream World) |
| Local № | 128 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 148 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 150 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Kentarosu |
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male, 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Speed |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 211 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
The base stats for Tauros are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 75 | 260 - 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 - 328 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 - 262 | |
| Speed | 110 | 202 - 350 | |
| Total | 490 |
| Red Blue LeafGreen |
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 HeartGold |
They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
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 members of their herd in order to prove their strength. |
| Ruby 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. |
Tauros learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 3 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 5 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 |
| 11 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 15 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 19 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 24 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 29 | Work Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 35 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 41 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 48 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 55 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| 63 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
Tauros learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 3 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 5 | Rage | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 8 | Horn Attack | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100 |
| 11 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 15 | Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 19 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 24 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 29 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 35 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| 41 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 48 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Tauros does not learn any egg moves.
Other generations: II III IV V
Tauros can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| Uproar | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Role Play | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Tauros can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spite | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Tauros is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Surf | Water | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 4 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Tauros is compatible with these Hidden Machines:
HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Surf | Water | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 4 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 5 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 |
| 6 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Rock Climb | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Tauros is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 120 | 85 |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 83 | Work Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 93 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Tauros is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 22 | SolarBeam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special | 120 | 85 |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Gold Silver |
Route 38, 39 |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Route 38, 39 |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 209, 210 |
| Platinum | Route 210 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 38, 39, 48 |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum