Tauros

#137 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Wild Bull Pokémon

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Pinsir Mega Magikarp

Pokédex entries

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.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

Resists

Tauros doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #137Akala #64Poni #61
EV yield	1 Atk, 1 Spe
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	172

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Field
Gender	100% male 0% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Tauros

#137

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Paniola Ranch	Walking in tall grass or a cave	12-15	5%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	54-57	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	54-57	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Paniola Ranch	SOS ally encounter	12-15	-	SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Poni Plains	SOS ally encounter	54-57	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Poni Plains	SOS ally encounter	54-57	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Poni Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	54-57	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Plains	Walking in tall grass or a cave	54-57	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Paniola Ranch	Walking in tall grass or a cave	12-15	5%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Plains	SOS ally encounter	54-57	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Paniola Ranch	SOS ally encounter	12-15	-	SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Poni Plains	SOS ally encounter	54-57	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of miltank; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
3	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
5	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
8	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
11	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
15	Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
19	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
24	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
29	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
35	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
41	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
48	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
50	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
63	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM01	Work Up	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM67	Smart Strike	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM94	Surf	Special	90	100	15	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Helping Hand	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.
Incinerate	Special	60	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Leer	Status	-	100	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Retaliate	Physical	70	100	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Role Play	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Skull Bash	Physical	130	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Anger Point

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is angered when it takes a critical hit, and that maxes its Attack stat.

Raises Attack to +6 stages when directly struck by a critical hit.

Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)

Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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