It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of [[Hitmons|three different Pokémon]] starting at [[level]] 20:
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into one of [[Hitmons|three different Pokémon]] starting at [[level]] 20:
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} if his {{stat|Attack}} is higher than his {{stat|Defense}}.
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} if its {{stat|Attack}} is higher than its {{stat|Defense}}.
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} if his Defense is higher than his Attack.
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
* {{p|Hitmontop}} if his Attack and Defense are the same.
* {{p|Hitmontop}} if its Attack and Defense are its same.
==Biology==
==Biology==
Tyrogue are medium-sized human-like Pokémon with a predominantly purple body and a brown bottom and feet that resembles short pants and shoes. There are white lines on its torso and wrists which resemble bandages. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest, yellow irises, and circular sections on the sides of its head like protective padding. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Tyrogue is a humanoid Pokémon with a predominantly purple body and a brown bottom and feet that resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on its torso and wrists which resemble bandages. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest, yellow irises, and circular sections on each side of its head resembling protective padding. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
While it is a Fighting-type Pokémon, Tyrogue's fighting skills are somewhat limited as it is. It has yet to developed its own fighting style. However, if a particular Tyrogue has its later evolutions for fathers, it possesses the remarkable ability to possess several moves that are otherwise exclusive to its later evolutions.
Tyrogue is famous for their eagerness to compete and fight, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. It is always nursing its injuries from challenging larger foes. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, a Trainer of a Tyrogue must maintain a regular training schedule. No matter how many times Tyrogue loses, it will not quit and will keep on fighting. It is usually found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban}} areas.
Tyrogue are famous for their eagerness to compete and fight, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. It always nurses its injuries from challenging larger foes, and, due to fighting opponents larger than itself, is constantly covered with cuts and bruises. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, a Trainer of a Tyrogue must maintain a regular training schedule. No matter how much a Tyrogue loses, it will not quit and will keep on fighting. They are urban species that would be usually found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban}} areas.
==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Tyrogue anime.png|thumb|Tyrogue in the anime]]
[[File:Tyrogue anime.png|thumb|Tyrogue in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
Tyrogue's first appearance was in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''. He had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and left to fend for his own. Because of this, he developed a hatred towards humans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Primeape}} and together they would steal from weary travelers, such as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. But thanks to a {{tc|Black Belt}} named [[Kiyo]], who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue reformed a trust with humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.
Tyrogue's first appearance was in ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]''. It had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and left to fend for itself. Because of this, it developed a hatred towards humans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of {{p|Mankey}} and {{p|Primeape}}, and together they would steal from weary travelers, such as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. But thanks to a {{tc|Black Belt}} named [[Kiyo]], who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue reformed a trust with humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.
===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{main|Red's Tyrogue}}
{{main|Red's Tyrogue}}
One of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}'s main Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga and its sequels is a Tyrogue. Tyrogue is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's party, often getting into fights with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. He was later released in the [[Pocket Monsters HGSS]] manga.
One of {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}'s main Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga and its sequels is a Tyrogue. Tyrogue is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's party, often getting into fights with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. It was later released in the [[Pocket Monsters HGSS]] manga.
Tyrogue is a humanoid Pokémon with a predominantly purple body and a brown bottom and feet that resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on its torso and wrists which resemble bandages. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest, yellow irises, and circular sections on each side of its head resembling protective padding. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Tyrogue is famous for their eagerness to compete and fight, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. It is always nursing its injuries from challenging larger foes. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, a Trainer of a Tyrogue must maintain a regular training schedule. No matter how many times Tyrogue loses, it will not quit and will keep on fighting. It is usually found in urban areas.
In the anime
Tyrogue in the anime
Major appearances
Tyrogue's first appearance was in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble. It had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and left to fend for itself. Because of this, it developed a hatred towards humans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of Mankey and Primeape, and together they would steal from weary travelers, such as Ash and his friends. But thanks to a Black Belt named Kiyo, who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue reformed a trust with humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.
One of Red's main Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and its sequels is a Tyrogue. Tyrogue is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's party, often getting into fights with Clefairy. It was later released in the Pocket Monsters HGSS manga.
Tyrogue becomes stressed out if it does not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish and uphold various training methods.
Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon with a branched evolution.
Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
If a Tyrogue is hacked into Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the National Pokédex is obtained, it will be able to evolve into Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan, but due to FireRed and LeafGreen preventing evolution into non-Generation I Pokémon, it will be unable to evolve into Hitmontop.
Tyrogue is the only Pokémon to have its evolution decided via stats.
While Hitmontop shares the AbilitySteadfast with Tyrogue, Tyrogue is unable to retain this Ability after evolving. This is because Tyrogue's Steadfast is its second Ability, while Hitmontop's Steadfast is its Hidden Ability.
Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
Tyrogue also has the lowest HP and Attack base stats of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
Origin
It draws inspiration, especially in its most recent artwork, from wrestlers. The designs on Tyrogue's body resemble the uniform of most Scholastic Wrestling teams—possibly showing its maturity as a fighter (a younger creature, while its evolutions seem more professional).
Name origin
Tyrogue is a combination of tyro (a beginner) or tyke (child) and rogue (one who is playfully mischievous). Ty may also be referring to Mike Tyson.
Balkie may be a corruption of bulky, an adjective describing something large for its weight.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on Bulbagarden Archives.
