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.
After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
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 |
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x103-122%KO Focus Blast 2x137-162%KO Aura Sphere 2x91-108%KO Low Sweep 2x57-68% | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Chesnaught builds →Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Hammer Arm 2x85-100%KO Low Sweep 2x56-66% Power-Up Punch 2x35-42% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x87-102%KO Low Sweep 2x64-76% Power-Up Punch 2x41-48% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Laverre City Super Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x91-108%KO Dynamic Punch 2x78-92% Submission 2x63-74% Low Sweep 2x51-60% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x125-148%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Jump Kick 2x97-114%KO Aura Sphere 2x78-92% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x30-36% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Pancham builds →Karate Chop 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x33-41% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Rock Smash 2x33-41% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Power-Up Punch 2x30-36% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x64-76% Low Sweep 2x62-73% Force Palm 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x52-61% Revenge 2x48-58% Storm Throw 2x48-58% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Low Sweep 2x62-73% Karate Chop 2x48-58% Rock Smash 2x40-48% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x40-48% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Power-Up Punch 2x30-36% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x64-76% Low Sweep 2x62-73% Force Palm 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x52-61% Revenge 2x48-58% Storm Throw 2x48-58% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x40-48% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x48-58% Karate Chop 2x38-45% Power-Up Punch 2x30-36% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x64-76% Low Sweep 2x62-73% Force Palm 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x38-45% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x52-61% Revenge 2x48-58% Storm Throw 2x48-58% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x59-70% Power-Up Punch 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x74-88% Rock Smash 2x41-49% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x39-47% Power-Up Punch 2x33-39% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x61-72% Force Palm 2x57-67% Power-Up Punch 2x39-47% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x57-67% Low Sweep 2x54-65% Revenge 2x50-59% Storm Throw 2x50-59% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x58-69% Power-Up Punch 2x37-44% Rock Smash 2x37-44% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x116-138%KO Brick Break 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x42-49% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x50-59% Karate Chop 2x39-47% Power-Up Punch 2x33-39% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x66-79% Low Sweep 2x62-74% Force Palm 2x58-69% Power-Up Punch 2x39-47% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x58-69% Low Sweep 2x54-64% Revenge 2x50-59% Storm Throw 2x50-59% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x137-162%KO Aura Sphere 2x91-108%KO Low Sweep 2x57-68% Power-Up Punch 2x35-42% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x115-136%KO Focus Blast 2x63-74% Brick Break 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x41-48% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x97-114%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Flying Press 2x75-88% Low Sweep 2x49-58% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x63-74% Vital Throw 2x66-78% Wake-Up Slap 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x61-72% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Throh builds →Superpower 2x97-114%KO Focus Blast 2x53-62% Vital Throw 2x57-68% Low Sweep 2x53-62% | ||
In X & Y, Breloom's Mach Punch hits Tauros for 48-57%. Machamp's Stone Edge hits Tauros for 43-51%.
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed15-18% Mach Punch 2x48-57% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tauros View Machamp builds →Knock Off28-33% Bullet Punch18-21% Stone Edge43-51% | ||
X & Y 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 200 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
X & Y 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
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Rock Climb
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 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
X & Y Tauros Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 6 locations. Tauros's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Tauros in X & Y
6 spots to find Tauros at Lv. 14-27 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Y and X versions, so filter by your copy below.
Tauros Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, the core moveset is Earthquake, Rock Slide, Ironhead, and Body Slam. Earthquake leads at 18% 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