Tyrogue
バルキー Balkie
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
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| Atk
1
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| Speed
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| Exp.
91
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Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon.
He evolves into one of three different Pokémon starting at level 20:
Biology
Physiology
Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that resemble people in general shape. However, he is predominantly purple in color with a brown bottom and feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on his torso which resemble bandages. He also has these bandages on his wrists. He has three spikes on top of his head which resembles a crest.
Gender differences
Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Special abilities
While he is a fighting Pokémon, Tyrogue's fighting skills are somewhat limited as it is. He has not developed his own fighting style just yet.
Behavior
Tyrogue are famous for their eagerness to compete and fight. No matter how much a Tyrogue loses, he will not quit and will keep on fighting.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Tyrogue's first appearance was in 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 Mankey and Primeape and together they would steal from weary travelers, such as Ash and 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.
A Tyrogue also appeared in DP146 as one of the Pokémon entered in the Lilypad Contest. Tyrogue made it to the final round but lost to James' Carnivine.
Pokédex entries
| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Tyrogue were seen in Volume 10 assisting with the construction of the Battle Tower.
In Volume 14, Bruno was seen with a Tyrogue on his team.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tyrogue (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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| Silver
| Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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| Crystal
| To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.
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| Stadium 2
| It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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| 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.
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| Sapphire
| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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| LeafGreen
| It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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| Pearl
| It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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| Platinum
| It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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| HeartGold
| It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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| SoulSilver
| Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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Game locations
In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 95 - 142
| 180 - 274
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Tyorgue is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Tyrogue and Eevee are the only Pokémon that can evolve into more than two Pokémon, if Wormadam's multiple forms are all considered one Pokémon.
- In terms of breeding, Tyrogue can only be obtained by the use of a Ditto, as its family has no female counterpart.
- In Generation III, Tyrogue was able to have Helping Hand as an egg move, which initially confused fans, given that none of its evolutions learned the move. However, this was addressed in Pokémon XD when purifying the shadow Hitmonchan would result in it learning Helping Hand, and thus allowing it to pass the move to a Tyrogue. It shares this trait with Slugma, who was unable to legally obtain its egg move Heat Wave until a shadow Magcargo in Pokémon XD learned the move when purified.
- In Generation IV, however, Tyrogue gained Helping Hand via leveling up.
- Tyrogue is the only Pokémon whose evolution path depends on its stats.
- Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
- Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon that cannot get STAB on any moves it learns through leveling up.
- Until Generation IV, Tyrogue was the only baby Pokémon that could only learn one level up move.
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's name is a combination of tyro, meaning a beginner, and rogue, one who is playfully mischievous. It is also possible that the first part of his name is derived from tyke, meaning child, instead of tyro. His Japanese name is probably a corruption of the English word bulky, an adjective describing something large for its weight.
In other languages
- German: Rabauz
- French: Debugant - From débutant (beginner) and gant (glove).
- Korean: 배루키 Baeruki
External links
Body size: 1
( Fighting )
(Crush ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on Bulbagarden Archives.
