Tauros – Crystal Guardians #12 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tauros from the Crystal Guardians set is a Rare Holo Basic with 70 HP. It features the ability Crush Chance and the attack Horn Attack. It is card number 12 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Tauros
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities:
• Crush Chance (Poké-Power): Once during your turn, when you put Tauros from your hand onto your Bench, you may discard a Stadium card in play.
• Attacks:
• Call for Family (1 Colorless): Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle afterward.
• Horn Attack (2 Colorless): Deals 20 damage.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Tauros appears exclusively in the Crystal Guardians set as card number 12. It is a Rare Holo with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tauros card. Identification is straightforward via its set code ex14, card number 12, and the distinctive holofoil pattern typical of Crystal Guardians Rare Holo cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Tauros card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its bench-supporting attack and unique Poké-Power make it interesting for casual play or collection, though its tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain condition, store this Tauros in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians: Tauros appears as a Rare Holo Basic focused on bench management and Stadium disruption. It’s a colorful addition to the ex series, illustrated by Hajime Kusajima. The set’s release date remains unknown, adding to the card’s enigmatic charm.