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.
When it targets an enemy, it charges furiously while whipping its body with its long tails.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tauros first appeared on September 9, 2019, during Ultra Bonus 2019.
Shiny Paldean Form (Combat Breed) Tauros first appeared on June 11, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Copenhagen.
Shiny Paldean Form (Blaze Breed) Tauros first appeared on June 4, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago.
Shiny Paldean Form (Aqua Breed) Tauros first appeared on May 24, 2026, during Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Tokyo.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025, 3-star (Paldean Form (Combat Breed)).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Combat Breed) | Journey to Paldea |
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Blaze Breed) | Journey to Paldea |
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Aqua Breed) | Journey to Paldea |
| Apr 3 to Apr 7, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Combat Breed) | Stunning Styles |
| Apr 3 to Apr 7, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Blaze Breed) | Stunning Styles |
| Apr 3 to Apr 7, 2025 | 3-starPaldean Form (Aqua Breed) | Stunning Styles |
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.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Tauros as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tauros is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tauros vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tauros | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | 77 | -2 |
| Attack | 100 | 74 | +26 |
| Defense | 95 | 60 | +35 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 59 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 64 | +6 |
| Speed | 110 | 69 | +41 |
| Total | 490 | 403 | +87 |
Tauros appears in 38 games.
Every mainline release where Tauros is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tauros.
Every main-series game Tauros is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar)
- WildGrand 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)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPaniola Ranch, Poni Plains
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPaniola Ranch, Poni Plains
- In-game tradeTrade Bewear in Poni Gauntlet
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 15
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 12
- WildRoute 12 (Horde Encounter with Miltank)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 209 and 210 (Poké Radar)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 210 (Poké Radar)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 38, 39, 48
- WildSafari Zone (Savannah, default (morning) (day), and with 5 Plains points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 38 and 39
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 38 and 39 (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Tauros appears in 49 episodes.
From EP033 (1997-11-11) through HZ099 (2025-06-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tauros in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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