Tauros
Tauros is a Normal-type Pokémon known for its bull-like appearance and aggressive behavior. It is characterized by its large horns and powerful charging attacks. Tauros is often found in grassy plains and is known for its strong herd instincts.
| National Pokedex No: 0128 |
| Type: |
| Category: Wild Bull Pokémon |
| Height: 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight : 88.4 kg (194.9 lbs) |
| Gender: 100% ♂, 0 % ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities:
Intimidate or Anger Point/Sheer Force |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Tauros is a quadrupedal, bovine Pokémon with a robust and muscular build. Its body is covered in a short, brown fur, which is thicker around its neck and shoulders. Tauros has a prominent pair of long, curved horns extending from its head, which it uses for charging and ramming opponents. These horns are yellow in color and can grow to be quite formidable in size.
Tauros has a distinctive three-tailed design, with each tail ending in a tuft of fur. Its hooves are sturdy and designed for traversing various terrains, particularly grasslands and plains where it typically roams. Tauros’s eyes are sharp and alert, reflecting its vigilant nature.
In Paldea region, Tauros possesses three separate regional forms which are Combat Breed, Blaze Breed, and Aqua Breed.
Combat Breed Tauros
In Paldea, the Combat Breed Tauros is a regional form distinguished by its exceptional physical strength and combat prowess.
This variant of Tauros is known for its bulkier physique, larger horns, and more aggressive demeanor compared to other forms.
Its fur is typically darker in color, providing better camouflage in rocky or mountainous terrain where it often resides.
Blaze Breed Tauros
In Paldea, the Blaze Breed Tauros is a regional form characterized by its fiery temperament and enhanced speed.
This variant of Tauros exhibits a sleeker build and shorter, more streamlined horns compared to other forms.
Its fur tends to have a reddish hue, reminiscent of flames, and its hooves are often adorned with fiery patterns.
Aqua Breed Tauros
In Paldea, the Aqua Breed Tauros is a unique regional form characterized by its adaptation to aquatic environments.
Unlike traditional Tauros, Aqua Breed Tauros have streamlined bodies and webbed feet, allowing them to navigate through water with exceptional speed and agility.
Their fur tends to be lighter in color, often featuring shades of blue or teal, and their horns are typically shorter and more curved compared to other forms.
Overall, Tauros possesses a rugged and robust appearance that reflects its strength and endurance.
Behaviour
Tauros is known for its strong and aggressive behavior, reflecting its wild and untamed nature. Here are some key points about the behavior of Tauros.
Tauros are highly territorial creatures and fiercely defend their territory from intruders. They mark their territory by rubbing their horns against trees or rocks and leaving behind scent markings. Tauros typically travel in large herds, led by a dominant male known as the leader or alpha. The leader maintains order within the herd and ensures the safety of its members.
Tauros are easily provoked and can become aggressive when they feel threatened or challenged. They are known to charge at perceived threats with their horns lowered, posing a significant danger to those who cross their path. Male Tauros often engage in intense battles to establish dominance within the herd or compete for mating rights with females. These battles involve headbutting and pushing contests to determine the stronger individual.
During the breeding season, male Tauros display elaborate courtship rituals to attract females. They engage in displays of strength and virility, such as charging and headbutting competitions, to impress potential mates. Female Tauros are fiercely protective of their calves and will aggressively defend them from any perceived threats. They remain vigilant and alert to ensure the safety of their offspring within the herd.
Tauros are herbivores and spend much of their time grazing on grasses and other vegetation. They have a keen sense of smell and can detect the presence of food from a considerable distance.
Tauros exhibit complex social behaviors within their herds, forming close bonds with other members and cooperating to ensure the survival of the group. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and scent markings to convey information and maintain cohesion within the herd.
Combat Breed Tauros are commonly seen engaging in fierce battles with rival Pokémon to establish dominance and protect their territory. They are highly valued by trainers for their resilience and formidable fighting abilities, making them popular choices for competitive battles and training sessions.
Blaze Breed Tauros are known for their remarkable agility and swift movements, allowing them to outmaneuver opponents with ease. They thrive in arid environments and volcanic regions, where their fiery nature is well-suited for the intense heat and rugged terrain. Trainers prize Blaze Breed Tauros for their speed and agility, often utilizing them in racing competitions or as valuable assets in battle for their ability to swiftly charge and overwhelm opponents.
Aqua Breed Tauros are well-suited for life in aquatic habitats such as rivers, lakes, and coastal regions. They are excellent swimmers and can traverse bodies of water with ease, making them adept at hunting for aquatic prey or evading predators. Their streamlined bodies reduce water resistance, enabling them to move swiftly through currents and chase down their targets effectively. Trainers value Aqua Breed Tauros for their aquatic prowess and versatility. They are often utilized for tasks such as water-based transportation, aquatic sports competitions, or as formidable combatants in battles that take place in or around water. With their unique adaptation to aquatic environments, Aqua Breed Tauros are prized companions for trainers exploring Paldea’s diverse landscapes.
Overall, Tauros’ behavior is characterized by its assertiveness, competitiveness, and strong sense of herd loyalty, making it a formidable creature in both the wild and in captivity. Trainers must understand and respect Tauros’ natural instincts to build a successful bond with these powerful Pokémon.
Evolution
Tauros is a Pokémon species that does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. It exists as a single-stage Pokémon with no evolutionary relatives. In the Pokémon world, Tauros is known for its unique status as a standalone Pokémon species without any evolutionary progression.
In the games, Tauros has remained a non-evolving Pokémon since its introduction in the original Pokémon Red and Blue versions. This means that once a Tauros is obtained, it remains a Tauros indefinitely, without undergoing any form of evolution to transform into a different species.
Tauros can be encountered in various locations in the Pokémon games, often found in grassy areas or in habitats where herd-based Pokémon reside. They are typically encountered at higher levels, reflecting their status as powerful and formidable creatures within the Pokémon world.
Trainers who capture a Tauros can train and raise it to become a strong member of their team. Tauros is known for its high Attack stat and access to powerful Normal-type moves like Thrash and Take Down, making it a valuable asset in battles.
In summary, Tauros does not evolve or have any evolutionary relatives. It remains a standalone Pokémon species throughout its existence in the Pokémon games, known for its strength, aggression, and status as a powerful member of any Trainer’s team.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Ash’s Tauros
In episode 35, Ash captured a group of 30 Tauros, though the episode was banned outside Asia due to gun usage. Their international debut was in “Showdown at the Po-ké Corral” where they stampeded at Professor Oak‘s Laboratory.
Other appearences include episodes:
- “The Mandarin Island Miss-Match” (A Trainer’s Tauros battled Ash’s Pokémon, defeating Squirtle with Tackle but falling to Charizard‘s Flamethrower.)
- “Get Along, Little Pokémon” (Ethan used two Tauros to pull his stagecoach on Mandarin Island South.)
- “Tricks of the Trade” (The “Running of the Tauros” event in Palmpona showcased many Tauros, including Fernando’s, who achieved ten consecutive victories.)
- “Two Hits and a Miss” (A Trainer’s Tauros went out of control, requiring Ash’s intervention with Bulbasaur.)
- “Young Kiawe Had a Farm!” (Tauros were found living on Paniola Ranch, making further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.)
- “Alolan Open House!” (Tupp, Rapp, and Zipp stole three Poké Ride Tauros from children at the Pokémon School.)
- “The Island Whisperer!” (A Trainer’s Tauros attacked Kiawe’s Charizard but was calmed by Olivia’s Lycanroc.)
- “Big Sky, Small Fry!” (Olivia used a Poké Ride Tauros to travel around Paniola Town.)
- “Caring for a Mystery!” (Hayden’s Tauros battled Ash’s Pikachu in a World Coronation Series match.)
- “Searching for Service with a Smile!” (Ash, Goh, and Multa cared for Tauros belonging to an enthusiast, later teaming up with Team Rocket to rescue them when some were stolen.)
Anime Minor Appearances
In various episodes, Tauros made appearances. One lived at Laramie Ranch in “The Flame Pokémon-athon!”. Another was used in the Big P Pokémon Race (”The Flame Pokémon-athon!”). Injured Tauros were treated in “A Chansey Operation” and ”A Bite to Remember”.
Tauros starred in the movie “Pokémon in Love” (”Lights, Camera, Quack-tion”) and was featured in other contexts like breeding competitions (”Beauty and the Breeder”). It was also seen in scenarios like Pokémon care (”Extreme Pokémon!”), traveling (”Celebi and Joy!”), and underground habitats (”Beg, Burrow and Steal”).
Tauros played roles in the Pokémon Summer Academy (”One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!”), attacks on Ninja Village (”The Legend of the Ninja Hero!”), and more. Variants like Combat Breed Tauros were also featured.
Tauros also appeared in: the Japanese credits of ”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”, ”The Legend of X, Y, and Z!” (in a flashback), ”The Guardian’s Challenge!” and ”This Could be the Start of Something Big!”.
Multiple Tauros appeared in the following episodes:
- ”Mewtwo Strikes Back” and ”Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution” (captured by Team Rocket Grunts)
- ”The Lost Lapras” (in a flashback)
- ”The Power of One” (disturbed by Lawrence III)
- ”A Tyrogue Full of Trouble”
- ”Destiny Deoxys”
- ”Giratina and the Sky Warrior”
- ”Historical Mystery Tour!” (Xatu’s Forest)
- ”Arceus and the Jewel of Life”
- ”Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1)” (caught by the Pokémon Pinchers)
- ”I Choose You!”
- ”The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One” (one owned by a student of Indigo Academy)
- ”Alola to New Adventure!” (four of them)
- ”To Top a Totem!” (three of them)
- ”Enter Pikachu!” (six of them, five were wild)
A Trainer’s Tauros appeared in the following episodes:
- ”A Claim to Flame!” (participated in a qualifying match for the Silver Conference)
- ”Glory Blaze!” (participated in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition)
- ”Real Life…Inquire Within!” (Pokémon Center)
- ”Securing the Future!” (seen showering Necrozma with other Pokémon)
- ”Battle Royal 151!” (participated in the Battle Royal)
- ”Searching for Service with a Smile!”
Manga Appearances
Ash & Pikachu
In this mnaga Tauros appeared in ”Catch The Wobbuffet!!”, ”The Tyrogue’s Thoughts” and ”One Half Of A Poké Ball” (Ash’s Tauros battled Gary’s Nidoqueen but lost.)
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In this manga Ash was seen owning a Tauros.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Tauros owned by Hayden was seen in this manga in ”Caring for a Mystery!”.
Pokémon Adventures
In “Tauros the Tyrant”, a Safari Zone-captured Tauros served as a mount for Team Rocket, controlling Pokémon with its tails. Green outsmarted it, causing it to fall. Later, it chased Suicune but was defeated by Eusine’s Jumpluff in “Great Girafarig”.
In “Quilava Quandary” the Day-Care Couple used a Tauros to train Gold. In “Moving Past Milotic”, a Tauros appeared in a dream sequence. Pearl captured a Tauros in “Cleaning Up Grimer” naming it Tauler and adding it to his team.
In “The Grand Entrance” and “Delivery Boy Sun” Sun summoned a Tauros via the Ride Pager to assist with his courier job. A Poké Ride Tauros was featured in “The Decision and the Tournament of Six” and “The Wild Full-Power Pose of Fire”. Two wild Tauros were spotted in “Battle in Vast Poni Canyon”, specifically in the Poni Wilds.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Tauros owned by a Trainer appeared in ”Let’s Fight For The Future!!”.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All
A Tauros owned by Hinako, appeared in GDZ45 in this manga.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Red captures a Tauros in “Rampage At The Safari Zone?!”. Professor Oak owns a Tauros, first seen in “Save the Pokémon Zoo!!”. A Tauros also featured in “Clefairy, a Supernatural Being?!” Giovanni is shown with a Tauros in “Good-Bye, Pikachu?!”. And one Tauros appeared in “A Finger Lickin’ Battle!”.
Pokémon Zensho
One Tauros appeared in the fifth chapter of this manga, PZ06. Also Shigeru, the rival of Satoshi, and Professor Oak’s grandson owns a Tauros, which he captured in the Safari Zone.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Yellow | Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Routes 38 and 39 |
| Pokémon Crystal | Routes 38 and 39 |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Citadark Isle |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Routes 209 and 210 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Route 210 |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Routes 38, 39, and 48, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black and Pokémon White | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | Poké Transfer |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Route 12 |
| Pokémon Omega Rubya and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Paniola Ranch, Poni Plains |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Paniola Ranch, Poni Plains |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Routes 14 and 15 |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Routes 209 and 210, Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Rocky Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern, Glacial Cavern |
| Legends Arceus | Unobtainable |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Two) |
Tauros's origin name
English: In English, Tauros’s name likely originates from a combination of “taurus,” which is the Latin word for bull, and “toro,” the Spanish word for bull. This reflects Tauros’s bull-like appearance and behavior.
Japanese: Tauros’s Japanese name is ケンタロス (Kentarosu), which is a combination of “kentauro,” the Japanese word for centaur, and “taurus,” the Latin word for bull. This reflects Tauros’s half-human, half-bull appearance.
French: In French, Tauros is known as Tauros, which is similar to its English name and likely derived from the Latin word “taurus.”
German: Tauros’s German name is Tauros, which closely resembles its English name and likely has the same origin.
Spanish: Tauros’s Spanish name is Tauros, similar to its English name and likely derived from the Latin word “taurus.”
Italian: In Italian, Tauros is known as Tauros, which is similar to its English name and likely derived from the Latin word “taurus.”
Korean: Tauros’s Korean name is 켄타로스 (Kenta Roseu), which is a transliteration of its Japanese name, “Kentarosu.”
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Tauros is known as 肯泰罗斯 (Kěn tài luó sī), which is a transliteration of its Japanese name, “Kentarosu.”
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Tauros is known as 肯泰羅斯 (Kěn tài luó sī), which is also a transliteration of its Japanese name, “Kentarosu.”
These names generally reflect Tauros’s bull-like appearance and its association with the concept of strength and power.