Tauros

Tauros is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,620 CP and is weak to Fighting-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Tackle / Earthquake. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Tauros Stats and Max CP

198 ATK

183 DEF

181 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2962 CP

Lvl 40

2620 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1872 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1497 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1123 CP

Tauros's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gym Defender

Normal-type

Great League

Ultra League

Tauros Type Chart

Tauros takes increased damage from:

Fighting160.0%

Tauros takes reduced damage from:

Ghost39.1%

Tauros best moveset

Tackle + Earthquake

Tackle

Earthquake

Tauros's best Normal-type moveset is Tackle / Earthquake, with 10.20 DPS and 207.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather. Tauros ranks #169 (D Tier) as a Normal attacker with that moveset.

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Data table

1.	Tackle	Earthquake	9.10	10.20	207.7
2.	Tackle	Trailblaze	8.85	9.92	202.0
3.	Tackle	Horn Attack	8.79	9.84	200.5
4.	Tackle	Iron Head	8.51	9.53	194.1
5.	Zen Headbutt	Earthquake	8.11	9.09	185.1
6.	Zen Headbutt	Horn Attack	8.10	9.07	184.8
7.	Zen Headbutt	Trailblaze	8.03	9.00	183.2
8.	Zen Headbutt	Iron Head	7.70	8.63	175.8

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Fast Attacks

Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗
Zen Headbutt1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 9
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Charged Attacks

Trailblaze65502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Trailblaze details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Horn Attack45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 0.9s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 35

Effects
Horn Attack has no special effects.
See Horn Attack details page ↗
Iron Head60502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50

Effects
Iron Head has no special effects.
See Iron Head details page ↗

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.9s

Damage	65
Energy	45

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	0.9s - 1.8s

Damage	40
Energy	35

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.8s

Damage	85
Energy	50

More information

The following chart shows Tauros's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Tauros's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Tauros has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Tauros CP Chart

Tauros reaches a maximum of 2,620 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,425–1,497 CP, rising to 1,781–1,872 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,069–1,123 CP.

Max CP	2620 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1069 CP - 1123 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1425 CP - 1497 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1425 CP - 1497 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1781 CP - 1872 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Tauros Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	37 CP	2	116 CP	3	195 CP
4	274 CP	5	353 CP	6	432 CP
7	511 CP	8	590 CP	9	669 CP
10	749 CP	11	823 CP	12	898 CP
13	973 CP	14	1048 CP	15	1123 CP
16	1198 CP	17	1272 CP	18	1347 CP
19	1422 CP	20	1497 CP	21	1572 CP
22	1647 CP	23	1722 CP	24	1797 CP
25	1872 CP	26	1946 CP	27	2021 CP
28	2096 CP	29	2171 CP	30	2246 CP
31	2283 CP	32	2321 CP	33	2358 CP
34	2396 CP	35	2433 CP	36	2471 CP
37	2508 CP	38	2545 CP	39	2583 CP
40	2620 CP	41	2654 CP	42	2687 CP
43	2721 CP	44	2755 CP	45	2789 CP
46	2823 CP	47	2858 CP	48	2892 CP
49	2927 CP	50	2962 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Tauros

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Tauros's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Tauros.

Normal

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#128
Height	1.4 m
Weight	88.4 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

Tauros family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Tauros in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Tauros

Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)

Paldean Tauros (Blaze Breed)

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)

Size information

Tauros's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.45 m, with the average being 1.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.69 m	0.7 m	1.4 m	2.1 m	2.45 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Tauros in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.686 m	0.7 m
XXS	2′03″	2′04″
XS	0.7 m	1.4 m
XS	2′04″	4′07″
M	1.05 m	1.75 m
M	3′05″	5′09″
XL	1.75 m	2.1 m
XL	5′09″	6′11″
XXL	2.1 m	2.45 m
XXL	6′11″	8′00″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	4s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	11s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Tauros Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tauros from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Tauros in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Tauros

Tauros high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Tauros. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Tauros Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	When it targets an enemy, it charges furiouslywhile whipping its body with its long tails.
Yellow	A rowdy POKéMON with a lot of stamina. Oncerunning, it won't stop until it hits something.
Gold	They fight each other by locking horns. The herd'sprotector takes pride in its bat tle-scarred horns.
Silver	After heightening its will to fight by whipping itselfwith 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.
Ruby, Sapphire	This POKéMON is not satisfied unless it is rampaging at all times. If there is no opponent for TAUROS tobattle, 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.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	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.
X	After heightening its will to fight by whipping itself with its three tails, it charges at full speed.
Y	When it is about to tackle, it whips its body repeatedly with its three long tails.
Omega Ruby, Alpha 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.
Sun	Historically, people in areas all over the world have ridden Tauros, but the practice is said to have started in Alola.
Moon	Although it’s known to be a fierce Pokémon, Tauros in the Alola region are said to possess a measure of calmness.
Ultra Sun	They live in groups. The one with the longest, thickest, and most-scarred horns is the boss of the herd.
Ultra Moon	The climate seems to be related to the reason Tauros in Alola are a little calmer than those in other regions.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	A rowdy Pokémon with a lot of stamina. Once running, it won’t stop until it hits something.
Sword	When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it’s a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.
Shield	The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Tauros in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Tauros in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Earthquake. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.2 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 207.7.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Tauros’s strengths and weaknesses?

Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

How does Tauros perform in Raids?

Tauros ranks #169 among Normal-type attackers (D Tier).

What is Tauros’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Tauros’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,620 CP and 2,962 CP at Level 50.

Can Tauros be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Tauros can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Tauros Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Tauros cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Tauros?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Tauros: Mega Pidgeot, Mega Kangaskhan, Mega Lopunny, and Mega Audino.

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