Tyrogue (Pokémon)

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0235MS.png #0235: Smeargle
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
#0236
Tyrogue



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fighting Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Guts or SteadfastGen IV+ Cacophony
Cacophony
Vital Spirit
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
100% male
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Tyrogue
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg
Tyrogue
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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
Body12.png
Footprint
F0236.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

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:

  • Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonlee if its Attack is higher than its Defense.
  • Tyrogue evolves into Hitmonchan if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
  • Tyrogue evolves into Hitmontop if its Attack and Defense stats are equal.

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. This is the famous intense desire that Tyrogue is known for. Determined to make itself stronger, Tyrogue will not quit no matter how many times it loses. While it is small, Tyrogue should not be ignored as it can slug a target without warning. 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. The training Tyrogue does influences its possible evolution into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop.

Evolution

Tyrogue evolves into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop.

Tyrogue
Unevolved
Tyrogue
 Fighting 

Hitmonlee
First Evolution
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 

Hitmonchan
First Evolution
Hitmonchan
 Fighting 

Hitmontop
First Evolution
Hitmontop
 Fighting 

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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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.
Generation VIII Galar
#107
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
Shield Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
Brilliant Diamond It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#92
Scarlet This earnest Pokémon battles all sorts of opponents, searching for the fighting style that suits it best.
Violet Its intense desire to become stronger and stronger drives it to recklessly train its body and challenge any opponent it can find to battle.


Pokédex Image Tyrogue SV Blueberry.png
Tyrogue in the Blueberry Pokédex

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
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 3, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness
Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Routes 208 and 211 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Whiteout Cave (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern
Tera Raid Battles (1★)


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
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Entei Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Steel (1F-8F), Buried Relic (11F-14F, 16F-17F), Wish Cave (11F-14F), Purity Forest (13F-14F), Marvelous Sea (16F-17F), Fantasy Strait (16F-19F)
Fainted Pokémon: Thunderwave Cave, Solar Cave, Grand Sea
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6)
Masters EX
Egg event (Raise Tyrogue!): Scottie/Bettie & TyrogueEgg


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
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None

Learnset

Tyrogue is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Fake Out Normal Physical 04040 100100% 10
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
  • 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

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM012Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM039Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM064Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM184Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30
TM191Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM229Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 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 or an alternate form of Tyrogue
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Hitmonchan
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
HitmonchanHitmontop
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
HitmonleeHitmonchanHitmontop
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
Hitmonlee
High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10
Hitmonchan
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Hitmontop
Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40
Hitmonchan
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tyrogue
  • 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

Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Jump Kick  Fighting  A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani236.png
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
MDP E 236.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 236.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Rescue Elekid
Connected to: Sunkern, Elekid, Cranidos
Connection Orb Set: 8

Phrases
Normal I love fighting! Did you see anyone my size around here?
Low HP (< 50%) I'm going to lose...
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fighting
Poké Assist: Fighting PA.png
Fighting
Field move: Crush 1 field move.png
(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 Assist.png
Fighting
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Fighting Assist.png
Fighting
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(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 Rumble Rush
Rush236Body.png Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 61 Base Defense: 43 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fighting
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT236.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fighting
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 10

#564
Shuffle236.png

Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.


Pokémon GO
GO236.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 64
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: Tyrogue Candy 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 data

Tyrogue
Baby form
Tyrogue
 Fighting 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed


Rare CandyPower Bracer
Level 20
(Attack > Defense)

Hitmonlee
First Evolution
Hitmonlee
 Fighting 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed


Rare CandyPower Belt
Level 20
(Attack < Defense)

Hitmonchan
First Evolution
Hitmonchan
 Fighting 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed


Rare CandyMacho Brace
Level 20
(Attack = Defense)

Hitmontop
First Evolution
Hitmontop
 Fighting 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 236.png Spr b 2g 236.png Spr 2s 236.png Spr b 2s 236.png Spr 2c 236.png Spr b 2c 236.png
Spr 2g 236 s.png Spr b 2g 236 s.png Spr 2s 236 s.png Spr b 2s 236 s.png Spr 2c 236 s.png Spr b 2c 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 236.png Spr b 3r 236.png Spr 3e 236.png Spr b 3e 236.png Spr 3f 236.png Spr b 3f 236.png
Spr 3r 236 s.png Spr b 3r 236 s.png Spr 3e 236 s.png Spr b 3e 236 s.png Spr 3f 236 s.png Spr b 3f 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 236.png Spr b 4d 236.png Spr 4p 236.png Spr b 4p 236.png Spr 4h 236.png Spr b 4h 236.png
Spr 4d 236 s.png Spr b 4d 236 s.png Spr 4p 236 s.png Spr b 4p 236 s.png Spr 4h 236 s.png Spr b 4h 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 236.png Spr b 5b 236.png Spr 5b2 236.png Spr b 5b2 236.png
Spr 5b 236 s.png Spr b 5b 236 s.png Spr 5b2 236 s.png Spr b 5b2 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 236.png
Spr b 6x 236.png
Spr 6o 236.png
Spr b 6o 236.png
Spr 6x 236 s.png
Spr b 6x 236 s.png
Spr 6o 236 s.png
Spr b 6o 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 236.png
Spr b 7s 236.png
Spr 7s 236.png
Spr b 7s 236.png
Spr 7s 236 s.png
Spr b 7s 236 s.png
Spr 7s 236 s.png
Spr b 7s 236 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 236.png
Spr 8s 236 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0236.png HOME0236 s.png
236MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Tyrogue images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Major appearances

Tyrogue debuted in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble. He had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and was 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

In Johto Photo Finish, Gary's demonstration featured a Tyrogue evolving into all three of his evolved forms.

In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed 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.

In Opposites Interact!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue was at the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

In An Old Family Blend!, a Trainer's Tyrogue was at the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In The Power of Us, a Tyrogue was following Harriet around.

A Tyrogue appeared in a fantasy in Solitary and Menacing!, under the ownership of Bea.

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

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

Ash & Pikachu

A Tyrogue appeared in The Tyrogue's Thoughts.

Pokémon Adventures

In Querulous Qwilfish, multiple Tyrogue assisted with the construction of the Battle Tower.

In Scrappy Skarmory, two Tyrogue 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.

In Sylveon Enchants, a Battle Girl's Tyrogue was at the Mini-game Corner.

In Zap!! A Rising Beam of Light, a wild Tyrogue was in the Wild Area.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold received a Tyrogue as a prize from a battle tournament at the Goldenrod Game Corner in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu has a Tyrogue, as seen in GDZ51. It evolved into a Hitmontop in the same chapter.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red's Tyrogue

One of Red's main Pokémon in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels is a Tyrogue. It is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red's team, often getting into fights with Clefairy. It was later released in Pocket Monsters HGSS.

In the TCG

Main article: Tyrogue (TCG)

Trivia

  • Tyrogue has several unique attributes:
    • It is the only Pokémon whose evolution is determined by stats.
    • It is the only baby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
    • It is the only Pokémon that created a shared evolutionary line between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.
  • Not including evolutions into regional forms, Tyrogue is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation II to have a branched Evolution.
    • Prior to the introduction of Dipplin, Tyrogue was the only Pokémon to have three different evolutions.
  • 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.
  • While Hitmontop shares the Ability Steadfast with Tyrogue, Tyrogue cannot retain this Ability after evolving. This is because Tyrogue's Steadfast is its second Ability, while Hitmontop's Steadfast is its Hidden Ability. This trait is shared with Cubone and Alolan Marowak's Ability, Rock Head.
  • Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
    • Tyrogue also has the lowest base Attack stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.

Origin

Tyrogue 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 evolved forms seem more professional). Tyrogue's head is also shaped similarly to wrestling headgear meant to protect ears from long-term injury.

Name origin

Tyrogue is a combination of tyro (a beginner) or tyke (child) and rogue (one who is playfully mischievous).

Balkie may be a corruption of bulky.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese バルキー Balkie Corruption of bulky
France Flag.png French Debugant From débutant and gant
Spain Flag.png Spanish Tyrogue Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Rabauz From Rabauke and Raubauz
Italy Flag.png Italian Tyrogue Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 배루키 Baeruki Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 無畏小子 / 无畏小子 Wúwèixiǎozi*
巴爾郎 / 巴尔郎 Bā'ěrláng*
From 無畏 / 无畏 wúwèi and 小子 xiǎozi
From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and láng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 無畏小子 Mòuhwaisíují*
巴爾郎 Bāyíhlòhng*
From 無畏 mòuhwai and 小子 síují
From the Mandarin-based partial transcription of its Japanese name and lòhng


Related articles

External links

0235MS.png #0235: Smeargle
Pokémon
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Project Pokédex logo.png This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.