Tauros (Japanese: ケンタロス Kentauros) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, but it is considered to be a counterpart of Miltank.
Biology
Tauros is a quadruped, bovine Pokémon. It is covered in light brown fur with a thick, darker brown mane around the neck. It has a rounded muzzle with a dark brown nose, small, triangular eyes, three gray bumps running vertically down its forehead, and a pair of curved, gray horns grows from atop its head. Each of its three black tails has a tuft of fur on the end, and there is a single gray hoof on each foot. Tauros is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Tauros is a violent, rowdy Pokémon that whips itself into a frenzy using its three tails. Once it starts charging, it is unable to stop or change course until it hits something. It lives and travels in herds on plains and grasslands. It will lock horns with others of its kind, and the herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns. While still ferocious, Tauros are calmer in Alola than elsewhere, likely due to the region's climate. The practice of riding Tauros is believed to have started in Alola.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Ash caught a herd of 30 Tauros in EP035, an episode that was banned in multiple countries due to the prolific 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
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in The Mandarin Island Miss-Match. He battled Ash's Pokémon, easily defeating Squirtle with Tackle before being knocked out by Charizard's Flamethrower.
Two Tauros appeared in Get Along, Little Pokémon, under the ownership of Ethan. He used them to pull his stagecoach as he traverses Mandarin Island South.
Multiple Tauros appeared in Tricks of the Trade in Palmpona, including one under the ownership of Fernando, a Trainer who managed to get ten consecutive victories in the tournament. Ash brought his from Professor Oak's Laboratory for this occasion as well, managing to defeat Fernando.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Two Hits and a Miss, where he had gone out of control. As a result, Ash had to use his Bulbasaur to stop him.
Multiple Tauros appeared in Young Kiawe Had a Farm!, where they were among the Pokémon on Paniola Ranch. Two of them reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!, where they fought with each other; and in Big Sky, Small Fry!. In The Young Flame Strikes Back!, some of the Tauros attacked Kiawe's Marowak, and one got annoyed at Ash's Poipole when he went to grab one of his tails.
Three Poké Ride Tauros appeared in Alolan Open House!, where they were stolen by Tupp, Rapp, and Zipp from children at the Pokémon School.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in The Island Whisperer!, where he attacked Kiawe's Poké Ride Charizard. The fight was later broken up by Olivia's Lycanroc, and Tauros was then calmed down by Olivia herself.
A Poké Ride Tauros appeared in Big Sky, Small Fry!, where Olivia used him to travel around Paniola Town.
Minor appearances
Multiple Tauros debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, where they were seen at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the Big P Pokémon Race.
A Tauros appeared in A Chansey Operation, where he was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.
Multiple Tauros appeared in the opening sequence of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where they were among those captured by Team Rocket Grunts with the aid of Mewtwo. The Tauros reappeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, a remake of Mewtwo Strikes Back, where they played the same role.
A Tauros appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion as part of the cast for the movie "Pokémon in Love".
Multiple Tauros appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras.
Multiple Tauros appeared in The Power of One.
A Tauros appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Tauros appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Tauros appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of Mr. Shellby. He is used to pull his wagon so he can feed the Pokémon he is taking care of.
Multiple Tauros appeared in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, where they went on a rampage after being startled by a troublesome Tyrogue.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in A Claim to Flame!, where he battled in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.
A Tauros appeared in A Bite to Remember, under the care of Katrina while it was injured.
A Tauros appeared in Celebi and Joy!, under the ownership of Nick's father. He uses it for traveling.
Multiple Tauros made brief cameo appearances in Destiny Deoxys.
A Tauros appeared in Beg, Burrow and Steal.
Multiple Tauros made brief cameo appearances in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Glory Blaze! as a participant in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.
A Tauros appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. It was used by one of the students in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
Multiple Tauros appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!. They were among the Pokémon Barry encountered in Xatu's Forest.
Multiple Tauros made cameo appearances in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
Multiple Tauros appeared in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), where they were captured by the Pokémon Pinchers.
A Tauros appeared in The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, where he was used during the attack on the Ninja Village.
A Tauros appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
Four Poké Ride Tauros appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
Two Poké Ride Tauros appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
Three Poké Ride Tauros appeared in To Top a Totem!, where a driver was using them to pull his cart.
Multiple Tauros appeared in I Choose You!.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Real Life...Inquire Within!, where Kiawe was cleaning him for work experience at the Pokémon Center.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Securing the Future!, where he joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Six Tauros appeared in a flashback in SS001, with five of them being wild and the sixth being one of Mew's transformations.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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| EP033
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Tauros
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Ash's Pokédex
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Tauros, a Wild Bull Pokémon. When whipping itself with its three tails, its Tackle is a powerful destructive force.
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| EP035
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Tauros
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Ash's Pokédex
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Tauros. Its special attack is Tackle. Due to their docile nature, they won't attack without being assaulted first.
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In Pokémon Origins
Red's Tauros appeared in File 4: Charizard, where he was briefly shown battling Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
A Tauros appeared in Catch The Wobbuffet!!.
A Tauros appeared in The Tyrogue's Thoughts.
- Main article: Ash's Tauros
Ash's Tauros appears in One Half Of A Poké Ball, where he was sent out to battle Gary's Nidoqueen and lost to her Hyper Beam.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Tauros
Ash owns a Tauros in The Electric Tale of Pikachu.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Tauros the Tyrant, a Tauros, apparently captured in the Safari Zone, was used as a mount by members of Team Rocket. By whipping his tails, he was able to control the Pokémon of the other Team Rocket Grunts, a method that Green easily exploited by pushing it off a cliff and having Ditty mimic its appearance. He was later used in Great Girafarig to chase after Suicune, only to be defeated after Eusine's Jumpluff had Leech Seeded him.
In Quilava Quandary, the Day-Care Couple used a Tauros to help train Gold.
A Tauros appeared in a fantasy in Moving Past Milotic.
Pearl caught a Tauros in Cleaning Up Grimer, adding him to his main team and nicknaming him Tauler.
A Tauros appeared in The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun, called by Sun via the Ride Pager, to help with deliveries in his job as a courier.
A Poké Ride Tauros appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six and The Wild Full-Power Pose of Fire.
Two wild Tauros appeared in PASM23, where they were seen in the Poni Wilds.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Tauros appeared in GDZ45, under the ownership of Hinako.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Red catches a Tauros in Rampage At The Safari Zone?!.
Professor Oak owns a Tauros, which debuted in Save the Pokémon Zoo!!.
A Tauros appeared in Clefairy, a Supernatural Being?!.
Giovanni is seen with a Tauros in Good-Bye, Pikachu?!.
A Tauros appeared in A Finger Lickin' Battle!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Shigeru has a Tauros, which he caught in the Safari Zone.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tauros (TCG)
In the TFG
One Tauros figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#128
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| Red(ENG)
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When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something.
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| Stadium
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Charges while whipping its hefty body with its tails. Although powerful, it can charge only in a straight line.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#148
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| Gold
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They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
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| Silver
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After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
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| Crystal
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These violent Pokémon fight with other members of their herd in order to prove their strength.
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| Stadium 2
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They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
#—
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Kanto
#128
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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When it is about to Tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
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| LeafGreen
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When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
#—
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Johto
#150
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| Diamond
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Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.
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| SoulSilver
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After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
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Unova
#—
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| Black
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Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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Kalos
Coastal #125
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Hoenn
#—
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| X
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After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
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| Y
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When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Generation VII
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Alola
SM: #137
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Alola
USUM: #170
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Kanto
#128
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| Sun
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Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.
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| Moon
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Although it's known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.
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| Ultra Sun
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They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.
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| Ultra Moon
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The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.
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A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something.
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Game locations
In side games
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| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tauros in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tauros can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tauros cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tauros
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tauros
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×3)
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| Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-049
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| If Tauros spots a Ranger, it snorts harshly and charges with its horns out.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Tauros can be seen as a counterpart to Miltank. Both are bovine-like Pokémon with the same base stat total. While Tauros is a male-only species, Miltank is a female-only species.
- Despite not being associated with a certain group, both Tauros and Miltank are listed on the same Pokédex page in Pokémon Sun and Moon. The same trait is true with Oranguru and Passimian.
- In Pokémon Sun and Moon, if the player has a Tauros with a Game Boy origin marking, Game Freak Morimoto remarks on how Tauros used to be one of the most powerful Pokémon in the metagame of the Generation I core series games, in part because it could learn Blizzard.
- 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.
- According to Sun and Moon, Tauros was designed by Shigeki Morimoto.
Origin
Tauros is based on a bull or a bison and may also be based on the constellation Taurus. Its tail is based on a whip, more specifically the cat o' nine tails.
Name origin
Tauros may be a shorter form of its Japanese name, Kentauros. It is worth noting that tauros and taurus are, respectively, Greek and Latin for bull. Tauros could also be a corruption of toro (Spanish for bull, derived from the Latin).
Kentauros may be derived from the Japanese ケンタウロス centaur, which itself derives from the Greek Κένταυρος. It could also be a corruption of Centaurus, a large south-sky constellation representing a centaur.
In other languages
| Language
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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ケンタロス Kentauros
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From ケンタウロス, Κένταυρος
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 French
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Tauros
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Same as English name
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 Spanish
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Tauros
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Same as English name
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 German
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Tauros
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Tauros
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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켄타로스 Kentaros
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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肯泰羅 / 肯泰罗 Kěntàiluó
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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大隻牛 Daaihjekngàuh
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Literally "Big cow". 大隻 also means bulky.
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| More languages
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 Hindi
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टॉरोस Tauros
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Таурос Tauros
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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เคนเทารอส Kentauros
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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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.
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For other sprites and images, please see Tauros images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
