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Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a Fighting-type Pokémon. It evolves into Hitmonchan, Hitmonlee, or Hitmontop.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.
Special abilities
Tyrogue has the ability to evolve depending on its stats. If Tyrogue's Attack is higher than its Defense, it will evolve into Hitmonlee. If Tyrogue's Defense is higher than its Attack, it will evolve into Hitmonchan. However, in rare cases, Tyrogue will evolve into a Hitmontop if its Attack and Defense are equal.
Behavior
Tyrogue is famous for its eagerness to compete and fight. No matter how much it loses, it 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. It was abandoned by its previous trainer and left to fend for its own. 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 friends. But thanks to a trainer named Kiyo, who had been pursuing it, Tyrogue formed a trust with humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
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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| 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.
|
| Stadium 2
| It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
|
| 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
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
Game locations
In side games
Base stats
| HP:
| 35
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| Attack:
| 35
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| Defense:
| 35
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| SpAtk:
| 35
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| SpDef:
| 35
|
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| Speed:
| 35
|
|
Type effectiveness
Learnset
Tyorgue is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Note: Bullet Punch and Vacuum Wave are Generation IV moves, whereas the others can be used from Generation II onward.
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei!
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| Rarity: Common
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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| Body size: 1
| Recruit Rate: 8%
| Friend Area: Mt. Discipline
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| 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?
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| 1%-25% HP
| I can't take this... I don't want to lose, but... I feel faint...
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| Level Up
| Up goes my level! I won't lose now!
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| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage
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Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Crush
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Evolution
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Level 20
(Attack > Defense)
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Level 20
(Attack < Defense)
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Level 20
(Attack = Defense)
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Sprites
Trivia
- Tyrogue and Eevee are the only Pokémon that can evolve into more than two Pokémon.
- Tyrogue and its evolutions are the only male-only Pokémon that do not have a female counterpart.
- Tyrogue's back sprite has never changed its pose.
Origin
Name origin
Tyrogue's name is a combination of tyke, meaning child, and rogue, one who is playfully mischievous. It is also possible that the first part of its name is derived from tyro, meaning a beginner, instead of tyke. Its Japanese name is probably a corruption of the English word bulky, an adjective describing something large for its weight.
In other languages
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on Bulbagarden Archives.
