Tauros (Pokémon)

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Missingno. けつばん Ketsuban #???
Art by Ken Sugimori from Red and Green
Type Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Glitch Pokémon
Ability ----- ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 Unknown
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 0'0" Imperial 0.0 m Metric 0'0"/0.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 0.0 lbs. Imperial 0.0 kg Metric 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Unknown	Catch rate Unknown
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 0 Battle Exp.: 1*
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[[Category:{{{type1}}}-type Pokémon|{{{ndex}}}]] Tauros (Japanese: ケンタロス Kentauros) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Tauros is a three-tailed brown bull with a dark brown mane, silver-colored horns and three silver studs on his forehead.

Gender differences

Tauros is a male-only species, with a female-only counterpart.

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. 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.

Habitat

File:Grassland.gif

Grassland Pokémon

Tauros are rarely found in the wild. However, the Kanto Safari Zone has many herds, and more appear in expansive, grassy meadows found in the western Johto region, among other areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Ash's Tauros.jpg

Ash's Tauros

Major Appearances

Ash's Tauros

Ash captured 30 of these Wild Bull Pokémon in EP035, which was banned in North America, leading to confusion for some. The first time Ash ever used any of his Tauros in a battle was against Drake of the Orange Islands in Hello Pummelo.

Other

Ethan used Tauros to pull his stagecoach in Get Along, Little Pokémon.

Many Tauros were seen in Tricks of the Trade in Palmpona Town. Ash brought his from Oak's for this occasion as well, but sent it back soon after.

Minor Appearances

Tauros first appeared briefly in The Flame Pokémon-athon as one of the Pokémon in the Laramie farm.

A Tauros is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A group of Tauros also appeared in DP140.

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. Uses Tackle to attack. Due to its gentleness, it will never attack unless something harms them.

In the manga

Ash in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga owns a Tauros.

Pokémon Adventures

Tauros was used as a mount by members of Team Rocket.

In the TCG

Main article: Tauros (TCG)

In the TFG

One Tauros figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Tauros

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 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. 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 Diamond Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. Pearl Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. Platinum Once it takes aim at its foe, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature. 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 Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Safari Zone
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Routes 38 and 39 Crystal Uncommon Routes 38 and 39
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon (Diamond) Rare (Pearl) Routes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 210 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Unknown Routes 38, 39 and 48, Safari Zone Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 12 Endless Level 32 Forever Level 7 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (10F-12F) Western Cave (10F-16F) Wish Cave (36F-43F) Joyous Tower (41F-44F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Far Amp Plains (1F-9F) Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Road
Pokémon Rumble	Cold Meadow

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.

Pokéthlon 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 V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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By breeding

None.

By tutoring

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Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 46+	Purified moves
Shadow Hold	File:Box xd 128.png	Refresh	Normal
Shadow Rush		Earthquake	Ground
Shadow Shed		Tail Whip	Normal
Shadow Sky		Body Slam	Normal

Evolution

Does not evolve Tauros  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Tauros is one of the few Generation I Pokémon that have no evolutionary relatives, along with Farfetch'd, Kangaskhan, Pinsir, Lapras, Aerodactyl, and Ditto.
• Tauros is the only Pokémon able to use Horn Attack that receives STAB from it.
• Despite Tauros's large muscular build, his best stat is neither Attack nor Defense, but Speed.
• Tauros has often been considered the hardest Pokémon to obtain in the Generation I games. This is probably due to the fact that he is found only in the Safari Zone during these games, his extreme rarity in that area, and because, unlike other Safari Zone-exclusive Pokémon, he isn't available in other locations or buyable through the Game Corner.
• Even though Tauros is based on a bovine, he has single-toed hooves like a horse.

Origin

Tauros is most likely based on a bull or a bison.

Name origin

Tauros's name is an abbreviation of its Japanese name, Kentauros, which is comes from Greek Κένταυρος, Centaur. It could also be a misspelling of Centaurus.

It is worth noting that taurus, Latin for bull, is also the name of another constellation.

In other languages

• German: Tauros
• French: Tauros
• Korean: 켄타로스 Kentaroseu

Related articles

• Ash's Tauros

Notes

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