No. 0236

Tyrogue

Scuffle Pokémon

Official art

Tyrogue is a Fighting-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy, with a base stat total of 210. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fighting

Height: 0.7 m 2′04″
Weight: 21 kg 46.3 lbs
Base stat total: 210 Higher than 2% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Baby

Pokédex entrySoulSilver / Shield

Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.

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Base stats

HP35110–142180–274

Atk3549–9567–185

Def3549–9567–185

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD3549–9567–185

Spe3549–9567–185

Total210Higher than 2% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FairyFlyingPsychic

Resists

½×

BugDarkRock

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Tyrogue outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tyrogue against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		Tyrogue · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87		Tyrogue · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
55		Tyrogue · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is statused, its Attack is 1.5×; ignores halving physical damage.
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If this Pokémon , its Speed is raised by 1 .
Everything about Steadfast →
Other Pokémon with Steadfast 14
Machop Machoke Machamp Galarian Farfetch’d Scyther Mega Mewtwo X Hitmontop Riolu Lucario Gallade Rockruff Lycanroc Dubwool Sirfetch’d
This Pokémon cannot fall . Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Vital Spirit →
Other Pokémon with Vital Spirit 15
Mankey Primeape Galarian Mr. Mime Electabuzz Magmar Delibird Elekid Magby Vigoroth Electivire Magmortar Lillipup Rockruff Midnight Lycanroc Annihilape

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0236TyrogueFighting
1. Level 20 if Atk > Def
  #0106HitmonleeFighting
2. Level 20 if Atk < Def
  #0107HitmonchanFighting
3. Level 20 if Atk = Def
  #0237HitmontopFighting

Moves

Level up 4


1	Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	10
1	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35

TM / HM / TR 23


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM12	Low KickMore power the heavier the target.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM39	Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Phys	75	100%	15
TM64	Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Status	—	—	20
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM184	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30
TM191	UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TM229	Upper Hand100% flinch. Fails unless target using priority attack.	Fighting	Phys	65	100%	15

Egg moves 7


Egg	Bullet PunchUsually goes first.	Steel	Phys	40	100%	30
Egg	CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.	Fighting	Phys	—	100%	20
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
Egg	High Jump KickUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.	Fighting	Phys	130	90%	10
Egg	Mach PunchUsually goes first.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	30
Egg	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Phys	50	100%	40
Egg	Vacuum WaveUsually goes first.	Fighting	Spec	40	100%	30

Biology

Tyrogue is a baby Pokémon and is primarily pink and brown in color. It has the ability to evolve into one of three Pokémon: Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan, or Hitmontop.

Design & origin

Tyrogue's name is a combination of "tyro" and "rogue".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#675 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Scuffle Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Purple

: Urban
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#143Updated Johto#145Galar#107Blueberry#092

It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.
Crystal · Y
Even though it is small, it can't be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Shield
It is always bursting with energy. To make it self stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X · Sword

Names around the world

English: Tyrogue
Japanese: バルキー
Japanese (romaji): Balkie
Korean: 배루키
Chinese (Traditional): 無畏小子
Chinese (Simplified): 无畏小子
French: Debugant
German: Rabauz
Spanish: Tyrogue
Italian: Tyrogue

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 Atk
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 42
: Medium

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: ♂ 100%♀ 0%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
: Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 17 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

Sword 17 areas

Dappled GroveWalking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 3 (East)Walking in the overworld · Lv 10–14
South Lake Miloch (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 1 area

Mount Mortar (B1F)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

HeartGold 1 area

Mount Mortar (B1F)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Platinum 1 area

Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16

Pearl 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14

Diamond 2 areas

Road 208Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–18
Road 211 (west, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14

Crystal 2 areas

Mount Mortar (B1F)Receive as a gift · Lv 10
Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5

Silver 1 area

Mount Mortar (B1F)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Gold 1 area

Mount Mortar (B1F)Receive as a gift · Lv 10

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.