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No. 0128 · Generation I · Kanto

Tauros

The Wild Bull Pokémon

TL;DR. Tauros is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 490. When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Normal

When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.

Height1.4 m

Weight88.4 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate, Anger Point

HiddenSheer Force

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75

Attack 100

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 110

Total490

490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types.

110 base Speed, Tauros's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tauros in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tauros reaches 2,620 CP at level 40 and 2,998 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack198

GO Defense183

GO Stamina181

Max CP (L40)2,620

Max CP (L50)2,962

Best buddy (L51)2,998

Raid catch CP 1,425–1,497 (L20). Weather boosted 1,781–1,872 (L25).

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Competitive

Tauros in competitive play.

Tauros is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #789 in the Great League.

All-Out-Attacker

Body Slam / Throat Chop / Close Combat / Iron Head

ItemLife Orb
AbilitySheer Force
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraGhost, Normal

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #789 68.8 score

Ultra League #606 68.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Tauros.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tauros, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tauros?

Tauros is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Tauros weak to?

Tauros takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Tauros resistant to?

Tauros is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

Does Tauros evolve?

Tauros does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Tauros from?

Tauros was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0128.

What are Tauros's base stats?

Tauros has HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 95, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 70, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Tauros's abilities?

Tauros can have the abilities Intimidate, Anger Point, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.

Is Tauros legendary or mythical?

No. Tauros is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Tauros's best stat?

Tauros's highest base stat is Speed at 110, which ranks 9th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Tauros good?

Tauros has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 24th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms