Tyrogue (Pokémon)


 * }

Tyrogue (Japanese: バルキー Balkie) is a baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into one of three different Pokémon starting at level 20:
 * if its is higher than its.
 * if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
 * if its Attack and Defense are the same.

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. Determined to make itself stronger, Tyrogue will not quit no matter how many times it loses. 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 must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found in

Major appearances
Tyrogue debuted in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble. He had been abandoned by his previous Trainer and left to fend for himself. As a result, he developed a hatred towards humans. Tyrogue ended up forming a gang of and, and together, they would steal from weary travelers, such as  and. However, thanks to a named Kiyo, who had been pursuing him, Tyrogue regained his trust of humans and ended up becoming his newest Pokémon.

Minor appearances
A Tyrogue appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish, where it evolved into all three of its evolved forms.

A 's Tyrogue appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, where he competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.

A Coordinator's Tyrogue appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!, where he was seen participating in the Battle Stage of the. Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator's and made it to the final round before losing to James's Carnivine.

A Tyrogue appeared in Opposites Interact!, under the ownership of a Coordinator participating in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.

A Tyrogue made a brief appearance in An Old Family Blend!, under the ownership of a participating in the Lily of the Valley Conference.

A Tyrogue appeared in The Power of Us, where he was among the Pokémon following Harriet around.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Tyrogue were seen in Querulous Qwilfish assisting with the construction of the Battle Tower.

Two Tyrogue were seen in Scrappy Skarmory, they 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, 's butler,, is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to corner when he mistook him for an intruder.

A Tyrogue appears with its Trainer at the Mini-game Corner in the.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, 🇬🇼 receives a Tyrogue as a prize in Let's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!.

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

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Tyrogue that evolved into a Hitmontop in the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga.

Pokédex entries

 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }

Game locations

 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }

In side games

 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }


 * }
 * }

In events

 * }

Side game data














In Pokémon GO, Tyrogue evolves into if  is its highest,  if  is its highest IV, or  if  is its highest IV. If there is a tie for its highest IV, it evolves into one of the Pokémon corresponding to its highest IVs at random.
 * }

Trivia

 * Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon with a branched evolution.
 * Tyrogue is the only baby Pokémon whose stats are all equal.
 * If a Tyrogue is hacked into before the National Pokédex is obtained, it will be able to evolve into  or, but due to FireRed and LeafGreen preventing evolution into non-Generation I Pokémon, it will be unable to evolve into Hitmontop.
 * Tyrogue is the only Pokémon whose evolution is determined by stats.
 * While shares the Ability  with Tyrogue, Tyrogue is unable to retain this Ability after evolving. This is because Tyrogue's Steadfast is its second Ability, while Hitmontop's Steadfast is its Hidden Ability.
 * Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
 * Tyrogue also has the lowest base stat of all Fighting-type Pokémon.
 * Tyrogue is the only Pokémon that created a shared evolution family between two Pokémon that were previously unrelated.

Origin
It draws inspiration, especially in its most recent artwork, from wrestlers. The designs on Tyrogue's body resemble the uniform of most teams—possibly showing its maturity as a fighter (a younger creature, while its evolutions seem more professional).

Name origin
Tyrogue is a combination of tyro (a beginner) or tyke (child) and rogue (one who is playfully mischievous). Ty may also be referring to.

Balkie may be a corruption of bulky.

Related articles

 * Red's Tyrogue