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.
Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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 |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x118-142%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Revenge 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x100-119%KO Brick Break 2x51-63% Low Sweep 2x47-56% Revenge 2x47-56% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x84-99% High Jump Kick 2x72-86% Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x43-51% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x121-144%KO Focus Blast 2x76-89% Brick Break 2x62-73% Vital Throw 2x60-70% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x84-99% High Jump Kick 2x72-86% Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x43-51% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x121-144%KO Focus Blast 2x76-89% Brick Break 2x62-73% Vital Throw 2x60-70% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x80-95% High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Focus Blast 2x82-97% Drain Punch 2x41-49% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x119-141%KO Focus Blast 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x61-73% Vital Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x79-93% High Jump Kick 2x68-81% Focus Blast 2x81-96% Drain Punch 2x40-48% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Focus Blast 2x72-86% Brick Break 2x60-71% Vital Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% High Jump Kick 2x67-80% Focus Blast 2x80-94% Drain Punch 2x40-47% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x59-70% Vital Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% High Jump Kick 2x67-80% Focus Blast 2x80-94% Drain Punch 2x40-47% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x59-70% Vital Throw 2x55-66% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Cobalion can KO Tauros with Close Combat (110-130%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x110-130%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Rock Slide32-38% Knock Off28-33% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Tauros Best Moveset
Jolly nature gives Tauros the fast physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Attack and Speed EVs split the difference, and Ground coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Tauros best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
- Body Slam
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- High Horsepower
- Body Slam
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
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
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Tauros Locations
Tauros starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 26 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
You can catch Tauros through 26 walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63, but availability differs between Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Tauros Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Earthquake, Close Combat, Body Slam, and Ironhead. Earthquake leads at 25% 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