* Tauros forms a notable bug in [[Pokémon Play It]], a game largely based on the Trading Card Game. Once the "Tauros" card appears, either in the player's own deck or that of the digital opponent, the game will shut down or freeze the computer.
* Tauros forms a notable bug in [[Pokémon Play It]], a game largely based on the Trading Card Game. Once the "Tauros" card appears, either in the player's own deck or that of the digital opponent, the game will shut down or freeze the computer.
* Tauros is believed by some to be the male counterpart of {{p|Miltank}}, but Miltank is incapable of producing Tauros eggs. However, a Tauros can be the father of a Miltank. It shares this trait with {{p|Braviary}} and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* Tauros is believed by some to be the male counterpart of {{p|Miltank}}, but Miltank is incapable of producing Tauros eggs. However, a Tauros can be the father of a Miltank. It shares this trait with {{p|Braviary}} and {{p|Mandibuzz}}.
* In pokemon Ruby,Saphire and Emerald Tauros's tails bushes are brown instead of grey
===Origin===
===Origin===
Tauros is based on the Zodiac {{wp|Taurus (astrology)|Taurus}}, the bull. It is also based on a {{wp|Cattle|bull}} or a {{wp|bison}}. Its tail is based on a {{wp|whip}}, more specifically the {{wp|cat o' nine tails}}.
Tauros is based on the Zodiac {{wp|Taurus (astrology)|Taurus}}, the bull. It is also based on a {{wp|Cattle|bull}} or a {{wp|bison}}. Its tail is based on a {{wp|whip}}, more specifically the {{wp|cat o' nine tails}}.
Tauros are quadruped, bovine Pokémon. They are covered in light brown fur, with a thick darker brown mane around the neck. Their nose is also dark brown. They have a pair of curved, gray horns atop their head, and three silver studs on their forehead. Each of their three black tails has a tuft of fur on the end, and there is a single gray hoof on each foot.
Gender differences
Tauros is a male-only species. Many fans consider its female counterpart to be Miltank, despite the fact that Miltank was introduced a generation later. It is speculated that Miltank was created solely to be the "female version" of Tauros. Miltank obviously cannot produce Tauros eggs, due to the fact that a bred Pokémon will always be the same species as its mother. However, a Tauros can breed with a Miltank to produce another Miltank.
Special abilities
Tauros are violent, rowdy Pokémon that are able to whip themselves into a frenzy using their three-pronged tail. They are unable to stop themselves once they charge. However, they can only charge in a straight line. Like most Normal types, Tauros can learn many different types of attacks.
Behavior
Tauros are rowdy Pokémon; once they've started a rampage they will not stop until they hit something. They increase their will to fight by whipping themselves with their three tails. They live and travel in herds with the herd's protector probably leading the others. Tauros are also known to lock horns with each other in battle, and they usually take pride in their battle-scarred horns. When there are no opponents to battle, Tauros will charge at trees to satisfy their need for a challenge and calm themselves.
Tauros are rarely found in the wild, but can be found near farming communities in Johto & Sinnoh. They have also been introduced to the Kanto Safari Zone, and can be found near the Johto Safari Zone.
Ash captured a herd of 30 Tauros in EP035, an episode which became banned in multiple countries due to use of guns, leading to confusion for many as to how he obtained them. The first time Ash ever used any of his Tauros in a battle was against Drake of the Orange Islands in Hello Pummelo.
Other
Many Tauros were seen in Tricks of the Trade in Palmpona Town, including one under Fernando, the trainer who managed ten consecutive victories in the tournament. Ash brought his from Oak's for this occasion as well, managing to defeat Fernando.
Minor appearances
Tauros first appeared briefly in The Flame Pokémon-athon as one of the Pokémon in the Laramie farm.
Tauros was used as a mount by members of Team Rocket, apparently captured in the Kanto Safari Zone. It wagged its tails when ordering an attack from other Pokémon the grunts owned, a method that Green easily exploited by pushing it off a cliff and having Ditty mimic its appearance.
Pearl later captures a Tauros, adding it to his main team and naming it Tarohiko.
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.
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.
Even though Tauros is based on a bovine, he has single-toed hooves like a horse.
Tauros is the only non Generation V Pokémon that is able to learn Work Up via level-up.
Tauros forms a notable bug in Pokémon Play It, a game largely based on the Trading Card Game. Once the "Tauros" card appears, either in the player's own deck or that of the digital opponent, the game will shut down or freeze the computer.
Tauros is believed by some to be the male counterpart of Miltank, but Miltank is incapable of producing Tauros eggs. However, a Tauros can be the father of a Miltank. It shares this trait with Braviary and Mandibuzz.
In pokemon Ruby,Saphire and Emerald Tauros's tails bushes are brown instead of grey
Origin
Tauros is based on the Zodiac Taurus, the bull. It is also based on a bull or a bison. Its tail is based on a whip, more specifically the cat o' nine tails.
Name origin
Tauros' name is an abbreviation of its Japanese name, Kentauros, which comes from Greek Κένταυρος, Centaur. It could also be a misspelling of Centaurus. It is worth noting that Taurus, Latin for bull and another likely inspiration for Tauros' English name, is also the name of another constellation. Tauros could also be a corruption of "Toro", the Spanish word for 'bull'.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Tauros images on Bulbagarden Archives.
