Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Normal-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Tauros? These builds are optimized for Gold/Silver Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Gold/Silver metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Tauros, a terrific Pokémon boasting Normal attributes. Tauros is a common Pokémon to see in the GS metagame. There were no known abilities back in the Gold/Silver Pokémon games. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Tauros's strategies.
When it comes to single battles, Tauros shines as a first-rate Physical Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Remember prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Tauros last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With a Berserk Gene equipped to it, on switch-in, raises Tauros's attack by 2 and confuses it then the Berserk Gene gets consumed.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/4 recoil). ◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (power doubles on dig). ◆ Rest is a status move (Tauros sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status). ◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Tauros must be asleep. Uses another known move).
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Tauros makes an a top-notch Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With a Gold Berry equipped to it, restores 30 hp when at 1/2 max hp or less then the Gold Berry gets consumed.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/4 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (power doubles on dig). ◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Tauros can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Gold/Silver generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Tauros.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Tauros can perform in Gold/Silver. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive GS Move and Ability Combos for Tauros
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Attack
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Tauros's stats
Curse
Rage
Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Tauros
Double-Edge
Earthquake
Fire Blast
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Sleep Talk
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Tauros in Gold and Silver
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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