Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 60
Scarlet Violet
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10251
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack110202–350
- Defense105193–339
- Sp. Atk3058–174
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed100184–328
Total490
/ 720
BST490
64 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #128 |
| Blueberry | #22 |
| Champions | #128 |
| Isle Of Armor | #116 |
| Kalos Coastal | #125 |
| Kanto | #128 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #128 |
| Original Akala | #64 |
| Original Alola | #137 |
| Original Johto | #148 |
| Original Poni | #61 |
| Paldea | #223 |
| Updated Akala | #71 |
| Updated Alola | #170 |
| Updated Johto | #150 |
| Updated Poni | #73 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
172
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Bug
Grass
Offensive Coverage
Tauros's Fighting / Fire typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 490, Tauros plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Attack at 110, while Special Attack (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fighting, Fire combination gives Tauros 6 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 7 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Tauros a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.4 m
Weight
85.0 kg
TypeFightingFire
Abilities
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Causes the Pokémon to reuse an already consumed Berry at the end of the next turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
100%
♀
0%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tauros?
Tauros is a dual-type Fighting, Fire Pokémon.
What are Tauros's weaknesses?
Tauros takes 2× damage from Flying, Ground, Water, Psychic type moves.
How does Tauros evolve?
Tauros does not evolve.
What are Tauros's base stats?
Tauros has a base stat total of 490: HP 75, Attack 110, Defense 105, Sp. Atk 30, Sp. Def 70, Speed 100. Its highest stat is Attack (110).