#128 Tauros

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

Gen IX Dex	Gen VIII Dex	Gen VII Dex	Gen VI Dex	Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex	Gen III Dex	Gen II Dex	Gen I Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Tauros Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data

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Name

Other Names

No.

Gender Ratio

Type

Tauros

Japan:	Kentauros ケンタロス
French:	Tauros
German:	Tauros
Korean:	켄타로스

National:	#128
Galar:	#---
Isle of Armor:	#116
Crown Tundra:	#---
Sinnoh:	#---
Hisui:	#---

Male ♂:	100%
Female ♀:	0%

Classification

Height

Weight

Capture Rate

Base Egg Steps

Wild Bull Pokémon

4'07"
1.4m

194.9lbs
88.4kg

2,560 (SWSH)
5,120 (BDSP)

Abilities: Intimidate - Anger Point - Sheer Force (Hidden Ability)
Intimidate: Upon entering battle, the opponent’s Attack lowers one stage. In a Double Battle, both opponents’ Attack are lowered. Pokémon with the Clear Body, Hyper Cutter, or White Smoke ability are unaffected. In a link battle, if both sides switch on the same turn, and first player sends out a Pokémon with Intimidate, the opponent’s Attack will be lowered before the opponent’s Pokémon switches. Anger Point: Increases Attack to maximum level upon taking a critical hit. Hidden Ability: Sheer Force: Moves with a secondary effect are increased in power by 30% but lose their secondary effect
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Dynamax Capable?
1,250,000 Points Slow	50	1 Attack Point(s) 1 Speed Point(s)	Tauros can Dynamax

Wild Hold Item

Egg Groups

Field

Evolutionary Chain

Locations - In-Depth Details
Sword		Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass Max Raid Battles
Shield		Transfer from Pokémon HOME or Trade with players with Expansion Pass Max Raid Battles
Isle of Armor	Sword	Training Lowlands Max Raid Battles: Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern, Training Lowlands	Details
	Shield	Training Lowlands Max Raid Battles: Soothing Wetlands, Courageous Cavern, Training Lowlands	Details
Crown Tundra	Sword	Dynamax Adventures
	Shield	Dynamax Adventures
Brilliant Diamond		Route 209, Route 210, Grand Underground	Details
Shining Pearl		Route 209, Route 210, Grand Underground	Details
Trainer Locations			Details

Flavor Text
Sword		When Tauros begins whipping itself with its tails, it's a warning that the Pokémon is about to charge with astounding speed.
Shield		The Tauros of the Galar region are volatile in nature, and they won't allow people to ride on their backs.
Brilliant Diamond		Once it takes aim at its prey, it makes a headlong charge. It is famous for its violent nature.
Shining Pearl

Attacks

Level Up

TM & HM

Level	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Standard Level Up
—	Tackle		40	100	35	--
—	Tackle	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
—	Tail Whip		--	100	30	--
—	Tail Whip	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.
5	Work Up		--	101	30	--
5	Work Up	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
10	Payback		50	100	10	--
10	Payback	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
15	Assurance		60	100	10	--
15	Assurance	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
20	Horn Attack		65	100	25	--
20	Horn Attack	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
25	Scary Face		--	100	10	--
25	Scary Face	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
30	Zen Headbutt		80	90	15	20
30	Zen Headbutt	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
35	Take Down		90	85	20	--
35	Take Down	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
40	Rest		--	101	10	--
40	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
45	Swagger		--	85	15	--
45	Swagger	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
50	Thrash		120	100	10	--
50	Thrash	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
55	Double-Edge		120	100	15	--
55	Double-Edge	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
60	Giga Impact		150	90	5	--
60	Giga Impact	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

TM Anchors

Sword/Shield

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks
TM08	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM08	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM09	Giga Impact		150	90	5	--
TM09	Giga Impact	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM11	Solar Beam		120	100	10	--
TM11	Solar Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM21	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM21	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM22	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24	Snore		50	100	15	30
TM24	Snore	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM25	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM26	Scary Face		--	100	10	--
TM26	Scary Face	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
TM27	Icy Wind		55	95	15	100
TM27	Icy Wind	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
TM31	Attract		--	100	15	--
TM31	Attract	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM32	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM32	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM33	Rain Dance		--	101	5	--
TM33	Rain Dance	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM34	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM34	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM36	Whirlpool		35	85	15	100
TM36	Whirlpool	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
TM39	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM39	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM41	Helping Hand		--	101	20	--
TM41	Helping Hand	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
TM42	Revenge		60	100	10	--
TM42	Revenge	This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
TM48	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM48	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM57	Payback		50	100	10	--
TM57	Payback	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM58	Assurance		60	100	10	--
TM58	Assurance	If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack's power is doubled.
TM76	Round		60	100	15	--
TM76	Round	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM79	Retaliate		70	100	5	--
TM79	Retaliate	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
TM81	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM81	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM96	Smart Strike		70	101	10	--
TM96	Smart Strike	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM98	Stomping Tantrum		75	100	10	--
TM98	Stomping Tantrum	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

TR #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Technical Record Attacks
TR01	Body Slam		85	100	15	30
TR01	Body Slam	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR02	Flamethrower		90	100	15	10
TR02	Flamethrower	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR04	Surf		90	100	15	--
TR04	Surf	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TR05	Ice Beam		90	100	10	10
TR05	Ice Beam	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TR06	Blizzard		110	70	5	10
TR06	Blizzard	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TR08	Thunderbolt		90	100	15	10
TR08	Thunderbolt	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR09	Thunder		110	70	10	30
TR09	Thunder	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR10	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TR10	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR15	Fire Blast		110	85	5	10
TR15	Fire Blast	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR20	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TR20	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR21	Reversal		??	100	15	--
TR21	Reversal	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
TR24	Outrage		120	100	10	--
TR24	Outrage	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
TR26	Endure		--	101	10	--
TR26	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TR27	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR28	Megahorn		120	85	10	--
TR28	Megahorn	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
TR31	Iron Tail		100	75	15	30
TR31	Iron Tail	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR35	Uproar		90	100	10	--
TR35	Uproar	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
TR53	Close Combat		120	100	5	100
TR53	Close Combat	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.
TR69	Zen Headbutt		80	90	15	20
TR69	Zen Headbutt	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
TR74	Iron Head		80	100	15	30
TR74	Iron Head	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
TR75	Stone Edge		100	80	5	--
TR75	Stone Edge	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TR85	Work Up		--	101	30	--
TR85	Work Up	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TR86	Wild Charge		90	100	15	--
TR86	Wild Charge	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TR94	High Horsepower		95	95	10	--
TR94	High Horsepower	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR95	Throat Chop		80	100	15	100
TR95	Throat Chop	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks
TM03	Water Pulse		60	100	20	20
TM03	Water Pulse	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
TM10	Work Up		--	101	30	--
TM10	Work Up	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
TM11	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM11	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam		90	100	10	10
TM13	Ice Beam	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard		110	70	5	10
TM14	Blizzard	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM15	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM17	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		--	101	5	--
TM18	Rain Dance	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM22	Solar Beam		120	100	10	--
TM22	Solar Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM23	Iron Tail		100	75	15	30
TM23	Iron Tail	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM24	Thunderbolt		90	100	15	10
TM24	Thunderbolt	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder		110	70	10	30
TM25	Thunder	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TM26	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM32	Double Team		--	101	15	--
TM32	Double Team	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave		60	101	20	--
TM34	Shock Wave	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
TM35	Flamethrower		90	100	15	10
TM35	Flamethrower	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM37	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM38	Fire Blast		110	85	5	10
TM38	Fire Blast	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM39	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM42	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM44	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract		--	100	15	--
TM45	Attract	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure		--	101	10	--
TM58	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM66	Payback		50	100	10	--
TM66	Payback	The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM68	Giga Impact		150	90	5	--
TM68	Giga Impact	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge		100	80	5	--
TM71	Stone Edge	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM80	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM80	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TM82	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM83	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM87	Swagger		--	85	15	--
TM87	Swagger	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TM90	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TM95	Surf		90	100	15	--
TM95	Surf	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM96	Strength		80	100	15	--
TM96	Strength	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
TM98	Rock Smash		40	100	15	50
TM98	Rock Smash	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM100	Rock Climb		90	85	20	20
TM100	Rock Climb	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks
Lash Out		75	100	5	--
Lash Out	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user's stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Attack Name	Type	Max Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Usable Max Moves
Max Flare		140	101	10	--
Max Flare	This is a Fire-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user intensifies the sun for five turns.
Max Flutterby		140	101	10	--
Max Flutterby	This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Max Lightning		130(Phy)/140(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Lightning	This is an Electric-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns.
Max Strike		150(Phy)/150(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Strike	This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle		100	101	10	--
Max Knuckle	This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Hailstorm		140	101	10	--
Max Hailstorm	This is an Ice-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
Max Geyser		130	101	10	--
Max Geyser	This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.
Max Wyrmwind		140	101	10	--
Max Wyrmwind	This is a Dragon-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Attack stat.
Max Mindstorm		130	101	10	--
Max Mindstorm	This is a Psychic-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Psychic Terrain for five turns.
Max Rockfall		130	101	10	--
Max Rockfall	This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake		130	101	10	--
Max Quake	This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Darkness		130	101	10	--
Max Darkness	This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Overgrowth		140	101	10	--
Max Overgrowth	This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Max Steelspike		130	101	10	--
Max Steelspike	This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.
Max Guard			101	10	--
Max Guard	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Transfer Only Moves
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Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %	Method
Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Focus Energy		--	101	30	--	Let's Go Lv. 38
Focus Energy	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.					Let's Go Lv. 38
Toxic		--	90	10	--	Gen VII TM06
Toxic	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.					Gen VII TM06
Confide		--	101	20	100	Gen VII TM100
Confide	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.					Gen VII TM100
Headbutt		70	100	15	30	Let's Go TM01
Headbutt	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.					Let's Go TM01
Role Play		--	101	10	--	Move Tutor - USM
Role Play	The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.					Move Tutor - USM
Spite		--	100	10	--	Move Tutor - USM
Spite	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.					Move Tutor - USM
Endeavor		??	100	5	--	Move Tutor - USM
Endeavor	This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.					Move Tutor - USM
Incinerate		60	100	15	--	Gen VI TM59
Incinerate	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.					Gen VI TM59
Mimic		--	101	10	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
Mimic	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.					Move Tutor - FRLG
Curse		--	101	10	--	Gen II TM03
Curse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.					Gen II TM03
Zap Cannon		120	50	5	100	Gen II TM07
Zap Cannon	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.					Gen II TM07
Stomp		65	100	20	30	RB Lv. 21	Y Lv. 21
Stomp	The target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.					RB Lv. 21	Y Lv. 21
Leer		--	100	30	100	RB Lv. 35	Y Lv. 35
Leer	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.					RB Lv. 35	Y Lv. 35
Horn Drill		??	30	5	--	Gen I TM07
Horn Drill	The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.					Gen I TM07
Fissure		??	30	5	--	Gen I TM27
Fissure	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.					Gen I TM27
Mimic		--	101	10	--	Gen I TM31
Mimic	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.					Gen I TM31
Skull Bash		130	100	10	100	Gen I TM40
Skull Bash	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.					Gen I TM40

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats - Total: 490		75	100	95	40	70	110
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	94 - 136	90 - 132	40 - 82	67 - 109	103 - 145
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 100	260 - 354	184 - 269	175 - 260	76 - 161	130 - 215	202 - 287
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	105 - 152	100 - 147	45 - 92	75 - 122	115 - 162
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 100	260 - 354	205 - 299	195 - 289	85 - 179	145 - 239	225 - 319
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	115 - 167	110 - 161	49 - 101	82 - 134	126 - 178
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 100	260 - 354	225 - 328	214 - 317	93 - 196	159 - 262	247 - 350

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Pinsir

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Magikarp

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#128 Tauros

Weakness

Locations

Attacks

Standard Level Up

Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks

Technical Record Attacks

BDSP Technical Machine Attacks

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Usable Max Moves

Stats