As an avid Pokemon expert and gaming guide author, I‘ve explored every corner of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet‘s sprawling Paldea region in search of amazing new species to uncover. But few discoveries have intrigued me as much as Water Tauros, the dazzling water-type regional variant of the classic Tauros found exclusively in Pokemon Violet. With its distinctive flowing tail and raindrop-speckled fur, Water Tauros brings a majestic new twist to the iconic bull Pokemon.
If you‘re playing Pokemon Violet, join me on an in-depth odyssey spotlighting how to find and catch this elusive variant to augment your team!
The Origins and Design of Water Tauros
Before setting out to catch Water Tauros, let‘s examine what inspired its conception. Game Freak likely modeled it after vizcacha, rabbit-like hare native to Argentina‘s wetlands bearing a curly tail similar to Water Tauros. Its water droplet patterns and aquatic theme also draw from matsukawaboke, a Japanese giant salamander associated with rainfall. By blending these real-world influences with Tauros‘ existing bull motif, the developers expertly crafted a new yet familiar species.
When I first spotted Water Tauros grazing with its non-variant brethren in Scarlet and Violet‘s lush landscapes, I was immediately captivated by its flowing, almost wave-like tail and shimmering blueish fur decorated with rain drop speckles. These graceful aesthetics reflect its graceful movements and affinity for water that contrast wonderfully with regular Tauros‘ rugged, fiery persona.
Habitat and Behavior Patterns
From my extensive exploration across Paldea, I‘ve confirmed Water Tauros spawns exclusively in the West Province (Area Two) zone. More specifically, it seems to favor the wetland areas and lakeshores on the west side of West Province Area Two, nearest the coast.
Like most Tauros variants, Water Tauros lives in herds, grazing tranquilly on grass and foliage near water sources. However, its eating habits seem less aggressive than standar Tauros, perhaps owing to its more docile nature. I‘ve also witnessed Water Tauros frollicking playfully in lakes, splashing about waves with carefree joy, suggesting it spends more of its time immersed in water compared to other Tauros family members.
Locating and Catching Water Tauros: Step-by-Step Guide
Now that we understand Water Tauros‘ background and habits, let‘s get to the exciting part: actually finding and catching it! Follow these steps which I‘ve refined across dozens of successful Water Tauros expeditions:
Step 1: Prepare Your Team and Inventory
- Stock up on at least 30 Ultra Balls. With its low 2% catch rate, you‘ll need ample supply.
- Carry lots of berry varieties to lower its HP. Nanab berries work especially well by reducing evasion.
- Choose Pokemon with electric, grass or ground attacks like Lanturn or Torterra to counter Water Tauros‘ water affinity
Step 2: Boost Your Spawn Rates
- Before entering West Province Area Two, craft and consume a sandwich with Egg Power-Up, Mayo Power-Up and Lettuce Power-Up to significantly raise odds of water-type spawns
- Avoid sandwiches boosting fighting-types as those will make Water Tauros less common
Step 3: Pinpoint Spawn Locations
- Target the lake-rich northwestern region of West Province Area Two (see attached map)
- Keep inspecting groups of roaming Tauros until you spot one with flowing tail and raindrop speckles
Step 4: Engage and Catch!
- Patiently follow it until it separates from the herd then send out your lead Pokemon
- Allow it to summon rain with Rain Dance to power itself up
- Use Nanab berries to reduce its high evasion, then relentlessly hurl Ultra Balls until success!
With these proven strategies, Water Tauros‘ low 2% catch difficulty transforms into a fun adventure culminating in a glorious new team member! Its well-rounded stats and powerful water techniques like Liquidation make mastering this rare variant extremely rewarding. Soon you too can show off your dazzling Water Tauros in Violet version with pride!
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