Type matchups
Damage Tauros takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Tauros has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 490
Tauros has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (110). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 95 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Tauros can have the abilities Intimidate, Anger Point and Sheer Force.
How to beat Tauros
Tauros takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Tauros's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Tauros's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Tauros does not evolve.
Best counters to Tauros
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Tauros weak to?
As a Normal type, Tauros takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Tauros resistant to?
Tauros has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Tauros?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Tauros with super-effective attacks.