Tyrogue (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Tyrogue (disambiguation).

Tyrogue バルキー Balkie #236
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Scuffle Pokémon
Abilities Guts or Steadfast Steadfast Blue-Striped ----- Vital Spirit Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #145 Hoenn #371 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-061 Oblivia R-100 N-070
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 46.3 lbs. Imperial 21.0 kg Metric 46.3 lbs./21.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 100% male
Breeding Undiscovered group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 91 Battle Exp.: 911*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon.

It evolves into one of three different Pokémon starting at level 20:

• Hitmonlee if its Attack is higher than its Defense.
• Hitmonchan if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
• Hitmontop if its Attack and Defense are its same.

Biology

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.

Minor appearances

A Tyrogue appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

A Tyrogue also appeared in Dressed for Jess Success! as one of the Pokémon entered in the Lilypad Contest. Tyrogue made it to the final round but lost to James's Carnivine.

A Tyrogue appeared in the Sinnoh Grand Festival in Opposites Interact!.

A Tyrogue made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP233 Tyrogue Ash's Pokédex Tyrogue, the Scuffle Pokémon. Tyrogue is the evolved form of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan. It has a small but very energetic body. (Note: It should say pre-evolved form.)

In the manga

Gold's Tyrogue in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Tyrogue were seen in Querulous Qwilfish assisting with the construction of the Battle Tower.

In The Last Battle X, Bruno was seen with a Tyrogue on his team.

In Well Met, Weepinbell, Platinum's butler, Sebastian, is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to corner Diamond when he mistook him for an intruder.

At the Cianwood Gym, Tyrogue were seen helping Chuck's wife make dinner.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Gold receives a Tyrogue as a prize in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red's Tyrogue

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.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shū has a Tyrogue that evolved into a Hitmontop in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Tyrogue (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. Silver Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. Crystal To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit. Stadium 2 It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald Tyrogue become stressed out if they do not get to train every day. When raising this Pokémon, the Trainer must establish a regular training schedule. FireRed Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. LeafGreen It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
Generation IV Diamond It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. SoulSilver Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
Generation V Black It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver One Mt. Mortar Crystal Two* Mt. Mortar, Odd Egg
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Breed Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar) Platinum Rare Route 211, west side (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver One Mt. Mortar Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Swarm Route 10 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 14 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Steel (5F-8F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Lost Wilderness (B1-B17)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mt. Latolato Fire Temple (Defeat Hitmochan/Hitmonlee/Hitmontop)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Volcanic Slope

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rage Tyrogue	English	United States	5	January 24 to 30, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 210	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 3/3 ★★★	Total 15/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Hi Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	130	90%	10
	Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	30
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100%	40
	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyrogue in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tyrogue in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tyrogue can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tyrogue cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
Rugged Mountain	Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	30
A superscript level indicates that Tyrogue can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tyrogue Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tyrogue Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 236.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8% Friend Area: Mt. Discipline Phrases 51%-100% HP It doesn't matter how often I lose, I don't give up! 26%-50% HP Shoot... My health is down by half already? 1%-25% HP I can't take this... I don't want to lose, but... I feel faint... Level up Up goes my level! I won't lose now! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Up goes my level! I won't lose now!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It dashes about quickly and throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Unknown  Unknown	Unknown →	First Evolution Unknown  Unknown
	Unknown →	First Evolution Unknown  Unknown
	Unknown →	First Evolution Unknown  Unknown

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Tyrogue and Eevee are the only Pokémon that can evolve into more than two Pokémon.
• 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 Ability Steadfast 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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese バルキー Balkie Corruption of bulky French Debugant From débutant and gant Spanish Tyrogue Same as its English name German Rabauz From Rabauke Italian Tyrogue Same as its English name Korean 배루키 Baeruki Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 巴爾郎 / 巴尔郎 Bā'ěrláng Partial transliteration of its Japanese name. The character 郎 refers to young males. Cantonese Chinese 巴爾郎 Bāyíhlòhng Same as Mandarin name

More languages Indonesian Balky (Pocket Monsters only) Same as its Japanese name

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