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.
They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.
The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x75-88% Brick Break 2x66-78% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x97-114%KO Flying Press 2x75-88% Brick Break 2x57-68% Karate Chop 2x39-46% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x73-86% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% Vital Throw 2x66-78% Wake-Up Slap 2x66-78% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO Cross Chop 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x63-74% Karate Chop 2x42-50% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Tauros with Close Combat (110-130%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x110-130%KO Stone Edge31-36% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Knock Off28-33% Rock Slide32-38% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Tauros Best Moveset
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Scarf locks Tauros into it but rewards with speed patching through item lock. Jolly 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 Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Double Edge
- Wild Charge
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Double Edge
- Outrage
- Frustration
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 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
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Tauros Locations
22 encounter spots for Tauros at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can catch Tauros through 22 walking and trade encounters from Lv. 12-59, but availability differs between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Tauros Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Earthquake, Double Edge, Wild Charge, and Ironhead. Earthquake leads at 22% 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