Tauros (#128)
Tauros (#128) is a Normal-type Wild bull Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Tauros in Safari Zone (North) and Safari Zone (West); the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (West) (4.3%, Lv 26). It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Speed (110), and its base stat total of 450 ranks #11 of 151.

- National No.
- #128
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Wild bull Pokémon
- Height
- 4′07″ (1.4 m)
- Weight
- 195.0 lb (88.5 kg)
- Catch rate
- 45 of 255
- Base EXP
- 211
- Growth rate
- Slow
Once Tauros sets its sights on a foe, it charges in furiously, lashing its own body with its long tails as it goes.
Where to find Tauros in Pokémon Red
- Safari Zone (West): tall grass, Lv 26, 4.3% of encounters.
- Safari Zone (North): tall grass, Lv 28, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 75 | #42 of 151 | |
| Attack | 100 | #22 of 151 | |
| Defense | 95 | #21 of 151 | |
| Special | 70 | #63 of 151 | |
| Speed | 110 | #9 of 151 | |
| Total | 450 | #11 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Tauros
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Fighting |
| ½× (resists) | — |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ghost |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Normal | 35 | 95% | 35 |
| 21 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 35 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 44 | Rage | Normal | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 51 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Horn Drill | Normal | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Tauros in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Tauros in Safari Zone (North) and Safari Zone (West); the best odds are in the tall grass of Safari Zone (West) (4.3%, Lv 26).
What type is Tauros?
Tauros is Normal type. It takes double damage from Fighting and is immune to Ghost.
Does Tauros evolve?
No, Tauros doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Tauros learn?
Tauros starts with Tackle and learns Stomp (Lv 21), Tail Whip (Lv 28), Leer (Lv 35), Rage (Lv 44), and Take Down (Lv 51) by leveling up. It can learn 21 TMs and HMs.
What are Tauros's base stats?
HP 75, Attack 100, Defense 95, Special 70, Speed 110, for a total of 450.
What's the catch rate of Tauros?
Tauros's catch rate is 45 out of 255, so bring plenty of Poké Balls and lower its HP first.