Tyrogue (Pokémon)

Tyrogue バルキー Balkie
Artwork from GSC
Pronunciation	ty-roge [1]
Type	Fighting
Species	Scuffle Pokémon
National Dex	#236
Johto Dex	#143
Hoenn Dex	#371*
Sinnoh Dex	#—
Fiore Browser	R—
Almia Browser	R-061
Height	2′04″ (0.7m)
Weight	46.3 lbs. (21.0kg)
Abilities	Guts or Steadfast
Egg group	No eggs
Time to hatch	6,400 steps
Effort yield	1 Atk
Exp. yield	91 base exp.
Lv. 100 at	1,000,000 exp.
Gender	100% ♂
Pokédex color	Purple
Catch rate	75
Footprint
Body style
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Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a Fighting-type Pokémon. It evolves into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Special 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Tyrogue are medium-sized Pokémon that resemble people in general shape. However, it is predominently purple in color with a brown bottom and feet which resemble short pants and shoes. There are white lines on it's torso which resemble bandages. It also has these bandages on its wrists. It has three spikes on top of its head which resembles a crest.

Gender differences

Tyrogue is a male-only species with no female counterpart.

Special abilities

While it is a fighting Pokémon, it's fighting skills are somewhat limited as it is. It has not developed it's own fighting style just yet.

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

Pokémon Special

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
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.
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.
	Pearl	It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
	Platinum	Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen	Game		Rarity	Location
II	Gold	Silver	One	Mt. Mortar
	Crystal		One	Mt. Mortar
III	Ruby	Sapphire	None	Trade
	Emerald		None	Trade
	FireRed	LeafGreen	None	Breed Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop
	Colosseum		None	Trade
	XD		None	Trade
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Rare	Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar)
	Platinum		None	Trade
	Pal Park			Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 14 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Mt. Steel (5F-8F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Travail (1F-19F) Lost Wilderness (B1-B17)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown

Base stats

HP:	35
Attack:	35
Defense:	35
SpAtk:	35
SpDef:	35
Speed:	35

Type effectiveness

Weak to	Resistant to	Immune to	Normal effectiveness
Flying : 2×  Psychic : 2×	Rock : ½×  Bug : ½×  Dark : ½×		Normal : 1×  Fighting : 1×  Poison : 1×  Ground : 1×  Ghost : 1×  Steel : 1×  Grass : 1×  Fire : 1×  Water : 1×  Electric : 1×  Ice : 1×  Dragon : 1×

Learnset

Tyorgue is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	35	95%	35	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
Start	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	1 ♥
Start	Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100%	10	Cute	2 ♥♥
Start	ForesightPt	Normal	Status	—	—%	40	Smart	1 ♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	85%	10	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—%	20	Beauty	0
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15	Smart	1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10	Tough	0
TM58	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
TM78	Captivate	Normal	Status	—	100%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
Hitmonchan	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
Hitmonchan Hitmontop	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Smart	1 ♥
Hitmonlee	Hi Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	20	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmontop	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	1 ♥
Hitmonlee	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	1 ♥
Hitmontop	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100%	40	Cool	2 ♥♥
Hitmonchan	Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
Hitmonchan	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game							Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	Contest	Appeal
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	Tough	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Tough	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75%	5	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	0
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10	Smart	1 ♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Uproar	Normal	Special	50	100%	10	Cute	2 ♥♥
FR	LG	E	XD	D	P	Pt	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game, while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Special moves

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 and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 6.4%	IQ Group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:	Poké Assist:	Field Move: Crush

Evolution

Unevolved Baby form Tyrogue  Fighting	Level 20 (Attack > Defense) First evolution Hitmonlee  Fighting
	Level 20 (Attack < Defense) First evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting
	Level 20 (Attack = Defense) First evolution Hitmontop  Fighting

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 236.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 236 s.gif			Image:Spr b g2 236 s.png
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
				Image:Spr 3f 236.png
	Image:Spr 3r 236 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 236 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 236 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 236 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
			Image:Spr 4p 236.png
			Image:Spr 4p 236 s.png

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 that has a branched evolution.
• 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. It shares this trait with Ho-Oh. Coincidentally, Tyrogue and Ho-Oh are both Generation II Pokémon, and both have similar cries.

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

• German: Rabauz
• French: Debugant - From débutant and gant.
• Korean: 배루키 Baeruki

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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