Taunt is a Dark-type status move.

How many Pokemon can learn Taunt?

354 Pokemon can learn Taunt through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

Target is forced to only use damaging moves for the next 3–5 turns, selected at random. Moves that select other moves not known in advance do not count as damaging. Assist, Copycat, Me First, Metronome, Mirror Move, and Sleep Talk do not directly inflict damage and thus may not be used. Bide, Counter, Endeavor, Metal Burst, and Mirror Coat are allowed.

When was Taunt introduced?

Taunt was introduced in Generation III.

Taunt

dark Status

Power–

Accuracy100%

PP20

Status–

Typedark

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen III

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Pokemon That Learn Taunt (354)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#019	Rattata	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
#020	Raticate	normal	Run AwayGutsHustle (HA)	TM	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#039	Jigglypuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFriend Guard (HA)	TM	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitiveFrisk (HA)	TM	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#041	Zubat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	40	45	35	30	40	55	245
#042	Golbat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	75	80	70	65	75	90	455
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 20	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 20	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#062	Poliwrath	water fighting	Water AbsorbDampSwift Swim (HA)	TM	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#085	Dodrio	normal flying	Run AwayEarly BirdTangled Feet (HA)	TM	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
#088	Grimer	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	80	80	50	40	50	25	325
#089	Muk	poison	StenchSticky HoldPoison Touch (HA)	TM	105	105	75	65	100	50	500
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#095	Onix	rock ground	Rock HeadSturdyWeak Armor (HA)	TM	35	45	160	30	45	70	385
#096	Drowzee	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	60	48	45	43	90	42	328
#097	Hypno	psychic	InsomniaForewarnInner Focus (HA)	TM	85	73	70	73	115	67	483
#100	Voltorb	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	TM	40	30	50	55	55	100	330
#101	Electrode	electric	SoundproofStaticAftermath (HA)	TM	60	50	70	80	80	150	490
#106	Hitmonlee	fighting	LimberRecklessUnburden (HA)	TM	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
#107	Hitmonchan	fighting	Keen EyeIron FistInner Focus (HA)	TM	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
#109	Koffing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	40	65	95	60	45	35	340
#110	Weezing	poison	LevitateNeutralizing GasStench (HA)	TM	65	90	120	85	70	60	490
#122	Mr. Mime	psychic fairy	SoundproofFilterTechnician (HA)	TM	40	45	65	100	120	90	460
#124	Jynx	ice psychic	ObliviousForewarnDry Skin (HA)	TM	65	50	35	115	95	95	455
#125	Electabuzz	electric	StaticVital Spirit (HA)	TM	65	83	57	95	85	105	490
#126	Magmar	fire	Flame BodyVital Spirit (HA)	TM	65	95	57	100	85	93	495
#130	Gyarados	water flying	IntimidateMoxie (HA)	TM	95	125	79	60	100	81	540
#142	Aerodactyl	rock flying	Rock HeadPressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	80	105	65	60	75	130	515
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#169	Crobat	poison flying	Inner FocusInfiltrator (HA)	TM	85	90	80	70	80	130	535
#185	Sudowoodo	rock	SturdyRock HeadRattled (HA)	TM	70	100	115	30	65	30	410
#190	Aipom	normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	TM	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#197	Umbreon	dark	SynchronizeInner Focus (HA)	TM	95	65	110	60	130	65	525
#198	Murkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	Lv. 31	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#200	Misdreavus	ghost	Levitate	TM	60	60	60	85	85	85	435
#207	Gligar	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	TM	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#208	Steelix	steel ground	Rock HeadSturdySheer Force (HA)	TM	75	85	200	55	65	30	510
#209	Snubbull	fairy	IntimidateRun AwayRattled (HA)	TM	60	80	50	40	40	30	300