Tyrogue (Pokémon)

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

Tyrogue Scuffle Pokémon バルキー Balkie #236 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts or Steadfast Cacophony Cacophony Vital Spirit Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Tyrogue 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Tyrogue 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 91 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 42 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Tyrogue 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
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 introduced in Generation II.

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 the same.

Biology

Tyrogue is a humanoid Pokémon with a predominantly pale purple body and brown hips and feet that resemble short pants and shoes. It has three blunt protrusions on top of its head, yellow eyes, and circular sections on each side of its head that resemble protective padding. There are white bands resembling bandages on its torso and wrists. It has thin limbs, and its hands have three fingers each. Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Tyrogue is famous for its eagerness to compete and boundless energy, to such an extent that it will challenge anyone, even larger foes. Determined to make itself stronger, Tyrogue will not quit no matter how many times it loses. As a result, it is always nursing its injuries from fighting opponents larger than itself. As Tyrogue becomes stressed if it is not able to train every day, its Trainer must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found in urban areas.

In the anime

Tyrogue in the anime

Major appearances

Tyrogue debuted in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble. He had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and left to fend for himself. As a result, he 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. However, thanks to a Black Belt named Kiyo, who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue regained his trust of humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.

Minor appearances

A Tyrogue appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish, where he evolved into all three of his evolved forms.

A Coordinator's Tyrogue appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, where he competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

A Coordinator's Tyrogue appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!, where he was seen participating in the Battle Stage of the Lilypad Contest. Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator's Meganium and made it to the final round before losing to James's Carnivine.

A Tyrogue appeared in Opposites Interact!, under the ownership of a Coordinator participating in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

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

A Tyrogue appeared in The Power of Us, where he was among the Pokémon following Harriet around.

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.

In the manga

Tyrogue in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Tyrogue in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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

Two Tyrogue were seen in Scrappy Skarmory, they helped Chuck's wife prepare for dinner in the Cianwood Gym.

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.

A Tyrogue appeared with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the X & Y arc.

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

Shu 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 II Johto #143 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 Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #145 Diamond It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White Black 2 It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses. Y To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit. Omega 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Received from Kiyo in Mt. Mortar Crystal Received from Kiyo in Mt. Mortar Route 34 (Odd Egg*)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Breed Hitmonchan or Hitmonlee Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar) Platinum Route 211 (west side, Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Received from Kiyo in Mt. Mortar Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Route 10 (Swarm) Black 2 White 2 Trade Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fighting) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 112, Jagged Pass, Fiery Path (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 14, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Steel (5F-8F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) MD Sky Mt. Travail (1F-19F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) Ranger: SoA Pueltown Ranger: GS Mt. Latolato, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lava: Volcanic Slope Rumble U Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6) Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	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 IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10 011 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM47 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 High 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white 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

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Jump Kick	Fighting	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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: Shadows of Almia Group: Fighting Poké Assist: Fighting Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-061 It dashes about quickly and throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fighting Poké Assist: (present) Fighting Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-100/N-070 It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #564 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 70 Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 64 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Tackle Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Rock Slide, Low Sweep

In Pokémon GO, Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee if Attack is its highest IV, Hitmonchan if Defense is its highest IV, or Hitmontop if HP is its highest IV. If there is a tie for its highest IV between two stats, it evolves into one of the Pokémon corresponding to its highest IVs at random. However, if all three stats are tied with the same IV, then there is an even split between evolving into Hitmontop and evolving into either Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.

Evolution

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

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• 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 whose evolution is determined by 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 Attack base stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
• Tyrogue is the only Pokémon that created a shared evolution family between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.

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.

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 Hindi टाइरोग Tyrogue Transcription of English name Indonesian Balky Same as its Japanese name Russian Тирог Tirog Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Red's Tyrogue

External links

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