Tauros (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tauros (disambiguation).

Tauros Wild Bull Pokémon ケンタロス Kentauros #128 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Intimidate or Anger Point Cacophony Cacophony Sheer Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Tauros 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 194.9 lbs. 88.4 kg Tauros 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 211 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 172 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Tauros 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

File:Hashiba Tauros.png

Tauros in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Tauros

Ash caught a herd of 30 Tauros in EP035, an episode that was banned everywhere outside of Asia due to the prolific use of guns in it, leading to confusion for many as to how he obtained them. They made their international dub debut in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, stampeding at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

Other

In The Mandarin Island Miss-Match, a Trainer's Tauros battled Ash's Pokémon. It easily defeated Squirtle with Tackle before being knocked out by Charizard's Flamethrower.

In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ethan used two Tauros to pull his stagecoach as he traverses Mandarin Island South.

In Tricks of the Trade a "Running of the Tauros"event in Palmpona brought out many Tauros, including one belonging to 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.

In Two Hits and a Miss, a Trainer's Tauros went out of control. As a result, Ash had to use his Bulbasaur to stop him.

In Young Kiawe Had a Farm!, a herd of Tauros were living on Paniola Ranch. They then made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.

In Alolan Open House!, three Poké Ride Tauros were stolen from children at the Pokémon School by Tupp, Rapp, and Zipp.

In The Island Whisperer!, a Trainer's Tauros attacked Kiawe's Poké Ride Charizard. The fight was broken up by Olivia's Lycanroc, and Tauros was calmed down by Olivia herself.

In Big Sky, Small Fry!, Olivia used a Poké Ride Tauros to travel around Paniola Town.

In JN021, Hashiba used a Tauros in a World Coronation Series battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu, only to be defeated.

Minor appearances

In The Flame Pokémon-athon!, a Tauros was living at the Laramie Ranch. A Trainer used another Tauros to compete in the Big P Pokémon Race.

In A Chansey Operation, an injured Tauros was brought to the clinic for treatment.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, multiple Tauros were captured by Team Rocket Grunts after being overpowered by Mewtwo.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Tauros was cast for the movie Pokémon in Love.

Multiple Tauros appeared in a flashback in The Lost Lapras.

In The Power of One, multiple Tauros sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A Tauros appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Tauros participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

In Extreme Pokémon!, Mr. Shellby used a Tauros to pull his wagon so he can feed the Pokémon under his care.

In A Tyrogue Full of Trouble, multiple Tauros began rampaging after being startled by a troublesome Tyrogue.

In A Claim to Flame!, a Trainer's Tauros competed in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference.

In A Bite to Remember, Katrina cared for an injured Tauros.

In Celebi and Joy!, Nick's father used a Tauros for traveling.

Multiple Tauros appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Tauros was living in an underground paradise.

Multiple Tauros appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Glory Blaze!, a Trainer's Tauros participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy provided a Tauros to a student for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, Barry encountered multiple Tauros in Xatu's Forest.

Multiple Tauros appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), multiple Tauros were captured by the Pokémon Pinchers.

In The Legend of the Ninja Hero!, a Tauros was used during the attack on the Ninja Village.

A Tauros appeared in 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!.

In To Top a Totem!, three Poké Ride Tauros pulled a driver's cart.

Multiple Tauros appeared in I Choose You!.

In Real Life...Inquire Within!, Kiawe cleaned a Trainer's Tauros for work experience at the Pokémon Center.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Tauros joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Tauros competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference, but ended up losing.

Six Tauros appeared in Enter Pikachu!, with five of them being wild and the sixth being one of Mew's transformations while Goh and Chloe chased it.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP033 Tauros Ash's Pokédex Tauros, a Wild Bull Pokémon. When whipping itself with its three tails, its Tackle is a powerful destructive force. EP035 Tauros Ash's Pokédex Tauros. Its special attack is Tackle. Due to their docile nature, they won't attack without being assaulted first.

In Pokémon Origins

Tauros in Pokémon Origins

In File 4: Charizard, Red's Tauros battled Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant.

In the manga

Tauros in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

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 was sent out to battle Gary's Nidoqueen in One Half Of A Poké Ball, but 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

Tauros in Pokémon Adventures

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

A Tauros appeared in PZ06.

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.

• Next Quest: Tauros

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #128 Red(ENG) When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails. Blue Yellow A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something. Stadium Charges while whipping its hefty body with its tails. Although powerful, it can charge only in a straight line.

Generation II Johto #148 Gold They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns. Silver After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed. Crystal These violent Pokémon fight with other members of their herd in order to prove their strength. Stadium 2 They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #128 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed When it is about to Tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails. LeafGreen When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #150 Diamond Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. Pearl Platinum HeartGold They fight each other by locking horns. The herd's protector takes pride in its battle-scarred horns. SoulSilver After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.

Generation V Unova #— Black Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. White Black 2 Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #125 Hoenn #— X After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed. Y When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #137 Alola USUM: #170 Kanto #128 Sun Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola. Moon Although it's known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness. Ultra Sun They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd. Ultra Moon The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions. Let's Go Pikachu A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won't stop until it hits something. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Safari Zone Blue (Japan) Trade Persian on Route 18 Yellow Safari Zone

Generation II Gold Silver Routes 38 and 39 Crystal Routes 38 and 39 MorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Trade, Event FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 210 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Routes 38, 39, and 48, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Scary Cave

Generation V Black White Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 Poké Transfer Dream World Pleasant Forest

Generation VI X Y Route 12 Route 12 (Horde Encounter with Miltank) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Paniola Ranch, Poni Plains Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Paniola Ranch, Poni Plains Trade Bewear in Poni Gauntlet Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Routes 14 and 15

Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red and Blue Field: Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 32, Forever Level 7, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Great Canyon (10F-12F), Western Cave (10F-16F), Wish Cave (36F-43F), Joyous Tower (41F-44F) Ranger Kisara Plains

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Far Amp Plains (1F-9F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Far Amp Plains (1F-9F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) Ranger: SoA Chroma Road Rumble Windy Prairie (Normal Mode A & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: Everspring Valley (post-ending), Desert: All* Rumble U Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak! (Reward), Chill Battle: Fever!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 2 Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 552 Event: Pokémon Safari (Sixth release) Rumble World Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (Center Boss, Back)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Quick Attack Tauros	English	United States	5	August 9 to 29, 2002
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Tauros	English	United States	25	September 25, 2004
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Tauros	Japanese	Japan	10	January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 2/5 ★★☆☆☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 13/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 1010 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 1515 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 2020 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 2525 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 3535 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4040 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4545 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 5050 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 5555 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6060 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM79 TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR74 TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR85 TR85 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

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

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros in Generation VIII 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

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.9% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't show me anything red! 26%-50% HP Grrrgh... My health's getting down to about half. 1%-25% HP I'm beat... I can't muster the energy to ram... Level up Leveled up! Yowza! I'll batter down foes!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group: Normal Poké Assist: None Field move: (Tackle ×3) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry R-049 If Tauros spots a Ranger, it snorts harshly and charges with its horns out.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Normal Poké Assist: Normal Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry R-179 It thrashes wildly and rams to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #483 Quake Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed for a short period of time.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 198 Base Defense: 183 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Tackle, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Horn Attack, Iron Head, Earthquake

Evolution

Unevolved Tauros  Normal

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Tauros images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

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 Sun and Moon. The same trait is true with Oranguru and Passimian.
• In Sun and Moon, if the player has a Tauros with a Game Boy origin mark, 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 Title Meaning Japanese ケンタロス Kentauros From ケンタウロス, Κένταυρος French Tauros Same as English name Spanish Tauros Same as English name German Tauros Same as English name Italian Tauros Same as English name Korean 켄타로스 Kentaros Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 肯泰羅 / 肯泰罗 Kěntàiluó Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 大隻牛 Daaihjekngàuh Literally "Big cow". 大隻 also means bulky.

More languages Hindi टॉरोस Tauros Transcription of English name Russian Таурос Tauros Transcription of English name Thai เคนเทารอส Kentauros Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Ash's Tauros

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