Taurosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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4 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Wild Bull Pokémon

These violent Pokémon fight with other members of their herd in order to prove their strength.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

4 Forms Available

Type

Normal

Dex

#162 Johto Dex · #128 National

Abilities

Intimidate(Primary)

Lowers the foe's Attack stat.

Anger Point(Secondary)

Maxes Attack after a critical hit.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Removes effects to increase damage.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

211

EV Yield

1 Attack1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fighting ×2

Resists

None

Immune To

ghost

Forms

Normal,Paldean,Paldeanfire,Paldeanwater

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

Look for Tauros common in Route 48, and in Safari Zone Hub (rare), among two other areas. Tauros can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 35 Coast. Wild ones range from level 13 to 59, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (7)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	RageLevel: 5Rage	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP20
5	RageLevel: 5Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
11	Scary FaceLevel: 11Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
11	Scary FaceLevel: 11Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
19	RestLevel: 19Rest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
19	RestLevel: 19Rest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
24	Quick AttackLevel: 24Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
24	Quick AttackLevel: 24Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
29	Focus EnergyLevel: 29Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
29	Focus EnergyLevel: 29Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
35	Take DownLevel: 35Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
35	Take DownLevel: 35Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
48	SwaggerLevel: 48Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15
48	SwaggerLevel: 48Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
55	ThrashLevel: 55Thrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
55	ThrashLevel: 55Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
63	Double EdgeLevel: 63Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
63	Double EdgeLevel: 63Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
71	Giga ImpactLevel: 71Giga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5
71	Giga ImpactLevel: 71Giga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
80	OutrageLevel: 80Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
80	OutrageLevel: 80Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Stomp (Safari Zone)Stomp	normal		PWR65	ACC100	PP20	Safari Zone
Stomp (Safari Zone)Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.

TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR110	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
SurfSurf	water	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR40	ACC90	PP15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.