Tyrogue

Species          Quote “This earnest Pokémon battles all sorts of opponents, searching for the fighting style that suits it best.” — Tyrogue's Pokédex entry[src]     C Tyrogue   [Edit]   [Talk]

Tyrogue <sup>(JPJapanese: バルキー

Romaji: Balkie)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fighting baby Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into either Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop at level 20 depending on if Attack or Defense are greater.

Physiology and Behavior

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. 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 slugger 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.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Origin and inspiration

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Game locations

Evolution

Tyrogue	Lv. 20 (Attack > Defense).	Hitmonlee

Tyrogue	Lv. 20 (Attack < Defense).	Hitmonchan

Tyrogue	Lv. 20 (Attack = Defense).	Hitmontop

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	35
Attack	35
Defense	35
Sp. Attack	35
Sp. Defense	35
Speed	35
Total	210

Moveset

Main article: Tyrogue/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Gold File:PKMNG236-S.png Silver File:PKMNS236.png File:PKMNS236-S.png Crystal File:PKMNC236.gif File:PKMNC236-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS236.png File:PKMNRS236-S.png Emerald File:PKMNE236.gif File:PKMNE236-S.gif Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG236.png File:PKMNFRLG236-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP236-S.png Platinum File:PKMNP236.png File:PKMNP236-S.png Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS236-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW236-S.png Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2236.png File:PKMNBW2236-S.png X Y File:PKMNXY236-S.png
Sword Shield File:PKMNSS236-S.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP236.png File:PKMNBDSP236-S.png Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV236-S.png

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.
• 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.