Tauros Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Tauros in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohTauros Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won’t allow people to ride on their backs.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Tauros Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Tauros Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Tauros via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tail Whip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Work Up | normal | Lv. 5 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 10 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 15 |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 25 |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | Lv. 30 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 35 |
| Rest | psychic | Lv. 40 |
| Swagger | normal | Lv. 45 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 50 |
| Double Edge | normal | Lv. 55 |
| Giga Impact | normal | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Tauros Locations
Tauros can be caught in 13 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 209, Sinnoh Route 210, and Big Bluff Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 210, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by radar with a 2% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 209
1 encounter- radarLv. 162%2%2%Special
Sinnoh Route 210
1 encounter- radarLv. 202%2%2%Southern sectionSpecial
Big Bluff Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Glacial Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Grassland Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Icy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Rocky Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Spacious Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Sunlit Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Whiteout Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries