Where can I find Tauros in Polished Crystal?

Tauros can be found in 9 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Tauros is a normal-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Tauros learn in Polished Crystal?

Tauros can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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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	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	normal	0	100	30
3	LeerLevel: 3Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	RageLevel: 5Rage	normal	20	100	20
5	RageLevel: 5Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
8	Horn AttackLevel: 8Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
11	Scary FaceLevel: 11Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
11	Scary FaceLevel: 11Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
15	PursuitLevel: 15Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
19	RestLevel: 19Rest	psychic	0	100	5
19	RestLevel: 19Rest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
24	Quick AttackLevel: 24Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
24	Quick AttackLevel: 24Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
29	Focus EnergyLevel: 29Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
29	Focus EnergyLevel: 29Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
35	Take DownLevel: 35Take Down	normal	90	100	15
35	Take DownLevel: 35Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
41	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 41Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
48	SwaggerLevel: 48Swagger	normal	0	85	15
48	SwaggerLevel: 48Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
55	ThrashLevel: 55Thrash	normal	120	100	10
55	ThrashLevel: 55Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
63	Double EdgeLevel: 63Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
63	Double EdgeLevel: 63Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
71	Giga ImpactLevel: 71Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
71	Giga ImpactLevel: 71Giga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
80	OutrageLevel: 80Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
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		65	100	20	Safari Zone
Stomp (Safari Zone)Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.

TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	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	85	100	15	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	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.