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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeTyrogue (disambiguation).

Tyrogue Scuffle Pokémon バルキー Balkie #0236 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Guts orSteadfastGen 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 {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg Tyrogue 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
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	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Tyrogue (Japanese:バルキーBalkie) is aFighting-typebaby Pokémon introduced inGeneration II.

Itevolves into one ofthree different Pokémon starting atlevel 20:

• Tyrogue evolves intoHitmonlee if itsAttack is higher than itsDefense.
• Tyrogue evolves intoHitmonchan if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
• Tyrogue evolves intoHitmontop if its Attack and Defense stats are equal.

Biology

Tyrogue is ahumanoidPokémon 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, itsTrainer must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found inurban areas. The training Tyrogue does influences its possibleEvolution into eitherHitmonlee,Hitmonchan, orHitmontop.

Evolution

Tyrogue evolves into eitherHitmonlee,Hitmonchan orHitmontop.

Unevolved Tyrogue  Fighting	→	First Evolution Hitmonlee  Fighting
	→	First Evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting
	→	First Evolution Hitmontop  Fighting

Game data

Pokédex entries

Tyrogue in theBlueberry Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

In events

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Tyrogue is available inScarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM184 TM184 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 04040 100}}100% 30 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM229 TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

Bybreeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Tyrogue Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB 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

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, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: RescueElekid 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 Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entryR-061 It dashes about quickly and throws punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Fighting Poké Assist: (present) Fighting Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Fighting Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entryR-100/N-070 It creates shock waves around itself that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.18 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 61 Base Defense: 43 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Fighting Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #564 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 64 Base Defense: 64 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks:Rock Smash,Tackle Charged Attacks:Brick Break,Rock Slide,Low Sweep

InPokémon GO, Tyrogue evolves intoHitmonlee ifAttack is its highestIV,Hitmonchan ifDefense is its highest IV, orHitmontop ifHP 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

Baby form Tyrogue  Fighting	Breed ← Level 20 (Attack >Defense) →	First Evolution Hitmonlee  Fighting
	Breed ← Level 20 (Attack <Defense) →	First Evolution Hitmonchan  Fighting
	Breed ← Level 20 (Attack =Defense) →	First Evolution Hitmontop  Fighting

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeTyrogue images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Major appearances

Tyrogue debuted inA Tyrogue Full of Trouble. He had been abandoned by hisprevious Trainer and was left to fend for himself. As a result, he developed a hatred towardshumans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang ofMankey andPrimeape, and together, they would steal from weary travelers, such asAsh andhis friends. However, thanks to aBlack Belt namedKiyo, who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue regained his trust of humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.

Minor appearances

InJohto Photo Finish,Gary's demonstration featured a Tyrogue evolving intoall three of his evolved forms.

InMay, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, aCoordinator's Tyrogue competed in theKanto Grand Festival.

InDressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in theBattle Stage of theLilypadContest. Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator'sMeganium and made it to the final round before losing toJames's Carnivine.

InOpposites Interact!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue was at theSinnoh Grand Festival.

InAn Old Family Blend!, aTrainer's Tyrogue was at theLily of the Valley Conference.

InThe Power of Us, a Tyrogue was followingHarriet around.

A Tyrogue appeared in a fantasy inSolitary and Menacing!, under the ownership ofBea.

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared inSecrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Tyrogue appeared inThe Pokémon Center Lady.

A Tyrogue appeared inHZ115, where it battled againstUlt'sSableye.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

A Tyrogue appeared inThe Tyrogue's Thoughts.

Pokémon Adventures

InQuerulous Qwilfish, multiple Tyrogue assisted with the construction of theBattle Tower.

InScrappy Skarmory, two Tyrogue helpedChuck's wife prepare for dinner in theCianwood Gym.

InThe Last Battle X,Bruno was seen with a Tyrogue on his team.

InWell Met, Weepinbell,Platinum's butler,Sebastian, is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to cornerDiamond when he mistook him for an intruder.

InSylveon Enchants, aBattle Girl's Tyrogue was at the Mini-game Corner.

InZap!! A Rising Beam of Light, a wild Tyrogue was in theWild Area.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Gold received a Tyrogue as a prize from a battle tournament at theGoldenrod Game Corner inLet's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu has a Tyrogue, as seen inGDZ51. It evolved into a Hitmontop in the same chapter.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article:Red's Tyrogue

One ofRed's main Pokémon inPokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels is a Tyrogue. It is one of the only serious Pokémon in Red'steam, often getting into fights withClefairy. It was later released inPocket Monsters HGSS.

In the TCG

Main article:Tyrogue (TCG)

Trivia

• Tyrogue has several unique attributes:
  • It is the onlyPokémon whoseEvolution is determined by stats.
  • It is the onlybaby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
  • It is the only Pokémon that created a sharedevolutionary line between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.
• Not including Evolutions intoregional forms, Tyrogue is the only Pokémon introduced inGeneration II to have abranched Evolution.
  • Prior to the introduction ofDipplin, Tyrogue was the only Pokémon to have three different Evolutions.
• If a Tyrogue is hacked intoPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before theNational Pokédex is obtained, it will be able to evolve intoHitmonlee orHitmonchan, but due to FireRed and LeafGreen preventing Evolution into non-Generation I Pokémon, it will be unable to evolve into Hitmontop.
• WhileHitmontop shares theAbilitySteadfast 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 withCubone andAlolanMarowak's Ability,Rock Head.
• Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of allFighting-type Pokémon.
  • Tyrogue also has the lowest baseAttack 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 mostscholastic 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 towrestling headgear meant to protect ears from long-term injury.

Name origin

Tyrogue may be a combination oftyro (a beginner) ortyke (child) androgue (one who is playfully mischievous).

Balkie may be a corruption ofbulky. It may also involvebattle androokie.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese バルキーBalkie Frombulky,battle, androokie French Debugant Fromdébutant andgant Spanish Tyrogue Same as English name German Rabauz FromRabauke andRaubauz Italian Tyrogue Same as English name Korean 배루키Baeruki Transcription of Japanese name 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郎láng 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郎lòhng

More languages Hebrew טיירוגTayrog Transcription of English name Hindi फ़ाइटनौFightnow Fromfight andnow Indonesian Balky Same as Japanese name Russian ТирогTirog Transcription of English name Thai บัลกีBanki Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Red's Tyrogue
• Hitmons
• Baby Pokémon

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