Biology
Tauros is a quadrupedal, 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 growing 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.
Tauros is a violent, rowdy Pokémon that whips itself into a frenzy using its three tails. It serves as a warning to others that Tauros is about to charge with astonishing speed. 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 contrast, Tauros in Galar are more volatile and don't want to be ridden.
Tauros is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Raging Bull.
Paldean Tauros
In Paldea, Tauros has three separate regional forms: Combat Breed, Blaze Breed, and Aqua Breed.
All three forms of Paldean Tauros are covered in dark gray fur, and have a thick black mane, gray horns, black hooves, and dark gray tails with black tips. Each form also has three gray bumps running vertically on its forehead, increasing in size from top to bottom. The physical differences between the three forms are visible on the shapes of their horns, manes, and tails. The three forms of Paldean Tauros are known as "The Wild Bulls of Paldea".
The Combat Breed of Paldean Tauros has short, rounded, almost straight horns, and its mane and tails are shaped similarly to Kantonian Tauros. Combat Breed Tauros is known for its thick, powerful muscles and aggressive nature. Thanks to its muscular body, it is skilled at close-quarters combat, able to use its horns to strike at an opponent's weak spots.
The Blaze Breed of Paldean Tauros has sharp horns, pointing forward and bent at right angles. Its mane is spiky with streaks of red, and its tails are intertwined. Blaze Breed Tauros earns its name from the hot air it breathes from its nostrils. When channeling its fire energy, the bumps and horns on Blaze Breed Tauros's head will glow red. The horns can reach a temperature of over 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (1,000 degrees Celsius), causing anyone gored by Blaze Breed Tauros to suffer both wounds and burns.
The Aqua Breed of Paldean Tauros has horns that point upward — each horn has two round, bulbous forms and a hole on its tip. Its mane flows downward and is shaped like a beard, with five teardrop-shaped blue accents on it. Its tails are usually straight, but can bend to form a propeller shape, which aids it in swimming. Aqua Breed Tauros is recognized for its high body fat, which allows it to float easily in the water. It swims by unleashing high-pressure jets of water from its horns, as well as using its tails to propel itself. It can use the same water jets to pierce right through any enemy it hits. The bumps and horns on Aqua Breed Tauros's head will glow light blue when it attacks.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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 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 Caring for a Mystery!, Hayden used a Tauros in a World Coronation Series battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu, only to be defeated.
In Searching for Service with a Smile!, Ash, Goh, and Multa took care of multiple Tauros belonging to a Tauros enthusiast. Later, Team Rocket stole some of them, but when Meowth fell from a manhole along with the Tauros, they had to join forces to rescue them.
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 caught 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.
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Searching for Service with a Smile!. Another Tauros appeared in a fantasy in the same episode.
Two Tauros appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Multiple Tauros appeared in HZ001, one under the ownership of a student of Indigo Academy.
Two Combat Breed Paldean Tauros appeared in HZ009.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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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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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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| JN021
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Tauros
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Tauros, the Wild Bull Pokémon. A Normal type. Tauros run in herds in the wild. The herd member with the longest, thickest, and most scarred horns is said to be the leader.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red's Tauros battled Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
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.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Ash's Tauros
Ash owns a Tauros in The Electric Tale of Pikachu.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Hayden's Tauros appeared in Caring for a Mystery!.
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 Battle in Vast Poni Canyon, where they were seen in the Poni Wilds.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Trainer's Tauros appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Tauros appeared in GDZ45, under the ownership of Hinako.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
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!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Tauros appeared in PZ06.
Shigeru has a Tauros, which he caught in the Safari Zone.
In the TCGIn 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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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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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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They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.
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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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Galar
Isle of Armor #116
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Sinnoh
#—
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Hisui
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When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it's a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.
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| Shield
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The Tauros of Galar are volatile in nature, and they won't allow people to ride on their backs.
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Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
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| Generation IX
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Paldea
#223
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When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.*
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| Violet
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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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| Scarlet
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This Pokémon has a muscular body and excels at close-quarters combat. It uses its short horns to strike the opponent’s weak spots.
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| Violet
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This kind of Tauros, known as the Combat Breed, is distinguished by its thick, powerful muscles and its fierce disposition.
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| Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
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| Scarlet
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When heated by fire energy, its horns can get hotter than 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. Those gored by them will suffer both wounds and burns.
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| Violet
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People call this kind of Tauros the Blaze Breed due to the hot air it snorts from its nostrils. Its three tails are intertwined.
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| Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
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| Scarlet
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This Pokémon blasts water from holes on the tips of its horns—the high-pressure jets pierce right through Tauros’s enemies.
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| Violet
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It swims by jetting water from its horns. The most notable characteristic of the Aqua Breed is its high body fat, which allows it to float easily.
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Game locations
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Shield
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Shining Pearl
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Routes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Rocky Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Tauros
| Stat
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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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- 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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Paldean Tauros
| Stat
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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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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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Total: 490
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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.
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All forms of Paldean Tauros have the same base stats.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Tauros
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Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
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Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
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Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
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Learnset
Tauros
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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
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Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
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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
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Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
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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
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Tauros
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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 or an alternate form 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 or an alternate form of Tauros
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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 or an alternate form of Tauros
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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 or an alternate form of Tauros
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Tauros
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros
- 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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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros
- 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
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Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros
- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tauros
- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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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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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.19 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Defense: 56
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Base Speed: 70
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Evolution
Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)
Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)
Forms
Paldean Tauros has three non-interchangeable forms: Combat Breed, Blaze Breed, and Aqua Breed. Visually, each breed has different horns, manes, and tails. The breeds have different types, with Combat Breed being Fighting-type, Blaze Breed being dual-type Fighting/Fire, and Aqua Breed being dual-type Fighting/Water. They also learn different moves, and the type of Tauros's signature move Raging Bull changes based on the user's form, being Fighting-type for Combat Breed, Fire-type for Blaze Breed, and Water-type for Aqua Breed.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Blaze Breed is found exclusively in Pokémon Scarlet, while the Aqua Breed is found exclusively in Pokémon Violet. The Combat Breed is the most common of the three and is found in both versions. Regular Tauros bred in Paldea without an Everstone will always produce Combat Breed Paldean Tauros.
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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.
- According to Pokémon Sun and Moon, Tauros was designed by Shigeki Morimoto.
- Tauros is the only Pokémon to have more than one regional form within the same region; in the Paldea region, it has three different regional forms.
- 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 player's computer.
- In Pokémon Crystal, a bug causes the capture formula for the Heavy Ball to incorrectly retrieve this Pokémon's weight, giving it a +40 catch rate modifier. This also affects Kadabra and Sunflora.
- Blaze Breed Paldean Tauros is the only dual-type Fighting/Fire Pokémon to not be an evolutionary relative of a first partner Pokémon.
- There is an entry for Kantonian Tauros in the Paldean Pokédex, even though it is not available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet unless transferred from Pokémon HOME.
Origin
Tauros appears to be based on a bull or a bison and may also be based on the constellation Taurus. Its tails may be based on a whip, more specifically the cat o' nine tails.
Paldean Tauros's appearance, typing, and the fact that it is found in a region inspired by the Iberian peninsula suggest inspiration from the Spanish fighting bull. The two variations being Fire and Water types specifically could be a reference to two of the most famous and controversial bullfighting practices in Spain: the Toro embolado, mainly from the Valencian Community, where the bull horns are set on fire; and the Bous a la Mar, from the Valencian region of Dénia, where the bulls run down the Marqués de Campo street and end up swimming in the Mediterranean Sea. The Aqua Breed form may also be loosely based on a water buffalo, and the form of its tails could take inspiration from the triskelion, a popular motif used by ancient European cultures, especially the Celts.
Name origin
Tauros may be derived from its Japanese name, Kentauros. It may also be derived from ταῦρος tauros (Greek for bull).
Kentauros may be derived from Κένταυρος Kéntauros (Greek for centaur).
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