Tauros (Pokémon)

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Tauros ケンタロス Kentauros #128
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Wild Bull Pokémon
Abilities Intimidate or Anger Point Anger Point Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #128 Johto #148 Hoenn #285 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′07″ Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4′07″/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 194.9 lbs. Imperial 88.4 kg Metric 194.9 lbs./88.4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 211 Battle Exp.: 2111*
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.

Biology

Physiology

Tauros is a three tailed brown bull with a dark brown mane and silvery horns.

Gender differences

Tauros is a male-only species. The female counterpart is Miltank.

Behavior

Tauros are rowdy Pokémon, once they've started a rampage they will not stop until they hit something. 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.

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

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

Ash captured 30 of this Wild Bull Pokémon in The Legend of Dratini, 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.

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

Many Tauros where seen in Tricks of the Trade in Palmpona Town.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

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 ememy, 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

Generation IV

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 Rare Routes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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	Great Canyon (10F-12F) Western Cave (10F-16F) Wish Cave (36F-43F) Joyous Tower (41F-44F)
Pokémon Ranger	Kisara Plains

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.

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

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III		Generation IV
			RS	Fr/Lg
Start	Tackle Stomp	Tackle	Tackle	Tackle Tail Whip	Tackle
3					Tail Whip
4		Tail Whip	Tail Whip	Rage
5					Rage
8		Rage	Rage	Horn Attack	Horn Attack
11					Scary Face
13		Horn Attack	Horn Attack	Scary Face
15					Pursuit
19		Scary Face	Scary Face	Pursuit	Rest
24					Payback
26		Pursuit	Pursuit	Swagger
28	Tail Whip
29					Zen Headbutt
34		Rest	Rest
35	Leer				Take Down
41					Swagger
43		Thrash	Thrash
44	Rage
48					Thrash
51	Take Down
53		Take Down	Take Down
55					Giga Impact

By TM/HM

#	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Horn Drill	Zap Cannon
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13	Ice Beam	Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16		Icy Wind
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18			Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM22			SolarBeam	SolarBeam
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26		Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Fissure	Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM37			Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39			Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash
TM41			Torment	Torment
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM50	Substitute
TM58				Endure
TM66				Payback
TM68				Giga Impact
TM71				Stone Edge
TM78				Captivate
TM80				Rock Slide
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM03		Surf	Surf	Surf
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08				Rock Climb

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Tauros knows Shadow Hold, Shadow Rush, Shadow Shed and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

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

Its female counterpart is Miltank.

Origin

It may just be simply based on a bull.

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, Taurus.

In other languages

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

Related articles

• Ash's Tauros

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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