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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #143
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Gold
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It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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Silver
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Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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Crystal
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To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.
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Stadium 2
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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)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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
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Emerald
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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
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Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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LeafGreen
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It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #145
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Diamond
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It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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SoulSilver
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Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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White
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Black 2
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It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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Y
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To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar #107
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
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Shield
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Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #92
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Scarlet
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This earnest Pokémon battles all sorts of opponents, searching for the fighting style that suits it best.
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Violet
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Its intense desire to become stronger and stronger drives it to recklessly train its body and challenge any opponent it can find to battle.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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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)
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 210
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Tyrogue is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-100/N-070
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It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds
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Base HP: 43
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Base Attack: 61
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Base Defense: 43
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Base Speed: 60
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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
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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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
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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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バルキー Balkie
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Corruption of bulky
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French
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Debugant
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From débutant and gant
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Spanish
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Tyrogue
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Same as English name
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German
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Rabauz
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From Rabauke and Raubauz
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Italian
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Tyrogue
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Same as English name
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Korean
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배루키 Baeruki
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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無畏小子 / 无畏小子 Wúwèixiǎozi* 巴爾郎 / 巴尔郎 Bā'ěrláng*
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From 無畏 / 无畏 wúwèi and 小子 xiǎozi From the partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 láng
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Cantonese Chinese
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無畏小子 Mòuhwaisíují* 巴爾郎 Bāyíhlòhng*
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From 無畏 mòuhwai and 小子 síují From the Mandarin-based partial transcription of its Japanese name and 郎 lòhng
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More languages
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Hebrew
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טיירוג Tayrog
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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फ़ाइटनौ Fightnow
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From fight and now
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Indonesian
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Balky
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Same as Japanese name
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Russian
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Тирог Tirog
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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บัลกี Banki
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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