Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Tauros's spread. It leans physical with Speed out front. And you'll get 2 Attack and Speed stat exp per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They fight each other by locking horns. The herd’s protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x83-98% Dynamic Punch 2x83-98% Karate Chop 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Dynamic Punch 2x93-110%KO Rolling Kick 2x57-68% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Vital Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x83-98% Dynamic Punch 2x83-98% Karate Chop 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Dynamic Punch 2x93-110%KO Rolling Kick 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Vital Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x83-98% Dynamic Punch 2x83-98% Karate Chop 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Dynamic Punch 2x93-110%KO Rolling Kick 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Vital Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x83-98% Dynamic Punch 2x83-98% Karate Chop 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x121-142%KO Jump Kick 2x93-110%KO Dynamic Punch 2x93-110%KO Rolling Kick 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x79-94% Dynamic Punch 2x79-94% Submission 2x64-76% Vital Throw 2x57-68% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x81-96% Karate Chop 2x41-49% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x68-80% Karate Chop 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x29-34% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x80-94% Karate Chop 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x67-79% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x80-94% Karate Chop 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x67-79% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x80-94% Karate Chop 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x67-79% Karate Chop 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Rock Slide24-29% Earthquake33-38% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Tauros. Plenty of partners 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 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Gold & Silver Tauros Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Tauros's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Hyper Beam and Thrash, but Dark and Ice and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gold & Silver Tauros Locations
Finding Tauros at moderate rates takes patience. 4 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Gold & Silver
4 walking encounters at Lv. 13-15 for Tauros across Gold and Silver. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Tauros Guide
In Gold & Silver, Tauros works as a setup sweeper with 490 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Gold & Silver, Tauros's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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 setup sweeper role.
For Gold & Silver, the core moveset is Earthquake, Double Edge, Rest, and Sleep Talk. Earthquake leads at 24% usage. This set covers the setup sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Tauros: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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