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 foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
Once it takes aim at its foe, 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x145-171%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x45-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x39-46% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x146-172%KO Focus Blast 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x76-89% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
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% Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x43-51% Brick Break 2x43-51% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x146-172%KO Focus Blast 2x65-77% Brick Break 2x76-89% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
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% Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Drain Punch 2x43-51% Brick Break 2x43-51% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Brick Break 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x123-146%KO Focus Blast 2x107-127%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Revenge 2x52-62% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x119-141%KO Focus Blast 2x73-86% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x61-73% | ||
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% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Close Combat 2x113-134%KO Focus Blast 2x61-73% Brick Break 2x71-83% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x122-144%KO Focus Blast 2x107-126%KO Brick Break 2x61-73% Revenge 2x51-61% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Focus Blast 2x72-86% Submission 2x64-76% Brick Break 2x60-71% | ||
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% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x57-68% Brick Break 2x45-53% Drain Punch 2x45-53% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Close Combat 2x111-131%KO Focus Blast 2x59-70% Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Revenge 2x49-59% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x71-84% Cross Chop 2x77-91% Submission 2x63-75% | ||
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% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x88-103%KO Focus Blast 2x55-66% Brick Break 2x45-54% Drain Punch 2x45-54% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x142-167%KO Close Combat 2x115-135%KO Focus Blast 2x62-73% Brick Break 2x72-85% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x108-127%KO Brick Break 2x63-75% Revenge 2x51-60% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x118-140%KO Focus Blast 2x71-83% Cross Chop 2x79-94% Submission 2x63-75% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x79-94% High Jump Kick 2x69-81% Focus Blast 2x81-96% Drain Punch 2x40-48% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x90-106%KO Focus Blast 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x46-54% Drain Punch 2x46-54% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Infernape can KO Tauros with Close Combat (121-142%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x121-142%KO U Turn23-28% Fire Blast57-67% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against TaurosView Machamp → | ||
Diamond & 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.
Diamond & Pearl Tauros Best Moveset
Outrage is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Tauros into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Naive 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 Sweeper Moveset
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Zen Headbutt
- Double Edge
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
Diamond & Pearl Tauros Locations
Standard wild encounters won't get you Tauros. You'll need the PokeRadar, available at 4 different locations. These become available in mid-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Diamond & Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Tauros. 4 special spots at Lv. 16-20 spread across Diamond and Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Tauros Guide
In Diamond & 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. Outrage with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Diamond & 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.
In Diamond & Pearl, Sheer Force is the hidden ability. It strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Worth hunting for if you want Tauros to compete at a higher level.
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