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Tauros

Wild Bull Pokémon

BasePaldean (Combat Breed)Paldean (Blaze Breed)Paldean (Aqua Breed)
Tauros official artwork
Official art

Tauros is a Normal-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, with a base stat total of 490. In Pokémon Champions it’s #252 on the Doubles ladder and #239 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Normal
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
88.4 kg 194.9 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Champions#252 Doubles ▼2 · #239 Singles =Usual set Life Orb · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
Pokédex entryShield
The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.
See all 15 entries

Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk100108–167184–328
Def95103–161175–317
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe110117–178202–350
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP75Atk100Def95Spe110SpD70SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
Fighting

Immune to

0×
Ghost
Takes normal damage from 16 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Tauros outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tauros against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Tauros · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
162Tauros · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Tauros · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#252 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (41.6%) · (45.4%) · Adamant (44.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (34.2%)

MovesRock SlideRaging BullProtectClose Combat

Singles

#239 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (65.2%) · (75.7%) · Jolly (32.3%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (31.6%)

MovesIron HeadEarthquakeRock SlideIce Beam

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Tauros, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222<0.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Tauros does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
5Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
10PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
15AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
20Horn AttackNo additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25
25Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
30Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
35Raging BullDestroys screens. Type depends on user's form.NormalPhys90100%10
40RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
45SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
50ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
55Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
60Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 2

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

Biology

When attacking, Tauros violently charges while whipping itself with its three tails. Like Rhyhorn, it will not stop running until it hits something. Although powerful, it can only charge in a straight line.

They fight each other by locking horns to prove their strength, and the leader prides itself with its battle-scarred horns. If there are no opponents, it will charge into thick trees, knocking them down. Historically, people have ridden Tauros for ages, a practice said to have started in Alola.

Tauros in Alola actually have a calm side, most likely due to the climate. Tauros in Galar, however, are more volatile and will not let people ride them.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Wild Bull Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Grassland
Pal Park area
Field
Kanto#128Original Johto#148Updated Johto#150Coastal Kalos#125Original Alola#137Original Akala#064Original Poni#061Updated Alola#170Updated Akala#071Updated Poni#073Let’s Go Kanto#128Isle of Armor#116Paldea#223Blueberry#022

  1. The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.

    Shield

  2. When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it’s a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.

    Sword

  3. The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.

    Ultra Moon

  4. They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Although it’s known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.

    Moon

  6. Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.

    Sun

  7. Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. When it is about to TACKLE, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.

    FireRed · Y

  9. It is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.

    Emerald

  10. This Pokémon is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS to battle, it will charge at thick trees and knock them down to calm itself.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. These violent Pokémon fight with other mem­ bers of their herd in order to prove their strength.

    Crystal

  12. After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.

    Silver · SoulSilver · X

  13. They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  15. When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English
Tauros
Japanese
ケンタロス
Japanese (romaji)
Kentauros
Korean
켄타로스
Chinese (Traditional)
肯泰羅
Chinese (Simplified)
肯泰罗
French
Tauros
German
Tauros
Spanish
Tauros
Italian
Tauros

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

1 Atk, 1 Spe
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
172
Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 100%♀ 0%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Green 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Red 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Ultra Moon 3 areas
  • Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59
  • Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Ultra Sun 3 areas
  • Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Poni GauntletTrade with an NPC · Lv 59
  • Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Moon 2 areas
  • Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Sun 2 areas
  • Paniola RanchSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–15
  • Poni PlainsSOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–57
Y 1 area
  • Road 12Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–27
X 1 area
  • Road 12Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 14–27
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 46
SoulSilver 4 areas
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
  • Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–41
HeartGold 4 areas
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
  • Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–41
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 209Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17
  • Road 210 (south, towards Solaceon Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
LeafGreen 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
FireRed 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Crystal 2 areas
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Silver 2 areas
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Gold 2 areas
  • Road 38Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Road 39Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Yellow 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Blue 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
Red 2 areas
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.