Tauros
#148 in the Crystal Pokédex • Wild Bull Pokémon
Tauros
#148 in the Crystal Pokédex • Wild Bull Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
75
260
354
Attack
100
184
328
Defense
95
175
317
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
110
202
350
Total
490
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #148 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 Spe |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 100% male 0% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Crystal
These violent Pokémon fight with other mem bers of their herd in order to prove their strength.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 38 Road 38 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 5% | During the day |
Route 38 Road 38 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 13 | 5% | In the morning |
Route 39 Road 39 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | During the day |
Route 39 Road 39 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 5% | In the morning |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | A full-body charge attack. |
| 4 | Tail Whip | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Lowers the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 8 | Rage | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | Raises ATTACK if the user is hit. |
| 13 | Horn Attack | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | An attack using a horn to jab. |
| 19 | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
| 26 | Pursuit |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. |
| 34 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| 43 | Thrash | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. |
| 53 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A tackle that also hurts the user. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM07 | Zap Cannon |  | Special | 100 | 50 | 5 | An attack that always paralyzes. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM14 | Blizzard |  | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM16 | Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | An icy attack that lowers SPEED. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | An attack that may reduce DEFENSE. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Tough but useless vs. flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | An attack that may cause a burn. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| HM03 | Surf |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong water- type attack. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | A powerful physi cal attack. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may inflict a burn. |
| Ice Beam | | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |
| Thunderbolt | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may cause paralysis. |
