Tyrogue (Pokémon)

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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:
* Tyrogue evolves into if its is higher than its .
* Tyrogue evolves into if its Defense is higher than its Attack.
* Tyrogue evolves into if its Attack and Defense stats are equal.
==Biology==
Tyrogue is a 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 must maintain a regular training schedule. It is usually found in The training Tyrogue does influences its possible evolution into either , , or .
===Evolution===
Tyrogue evolves into either , or .
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Tyrogue in the
===Game locations===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Tyrogue is available in Version 3.0.0+.
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====Animated series-only moves====
Move	Type	Episode
 	 	A Tyrogue Full of Trouble
===Side game data===
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In Pokémon GO, Tyrogue evolves into if is its highest , if is its highest IV, or 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===
==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 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===
In Johto Photo Finish, 's demonstration featured a Tyrogue evolving into all three of his evolved forms.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, a 's Tyrogue competed in the Kanto Grand Festival.
In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Tyrogue competed in the Battle Stage of the . Tyrogue defeated another Coordinator's 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 '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 .
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, 's butler, , is shown in possession of multiple Tyrogue that he used to corner when he mistook him for an intruder.
In Sylveon Enchants, a '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===
 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===
One of '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 . It was later released in Pocket Monsters HGSS.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Tyrogue has several unique attributes:
** It is the only 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 , Tyrogue was the only Pokémon to have three different evolutions.
* 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.
* While shares the Ability 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 and 's Ability, .
* Tyrogue has the lowest base stat total of all Pokémon.
** Tyrogue also has the lowest base 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 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 meant to protect ears from long-term injury.
====Name origin====
Tyrogue may be a combination of tyro (a beginner) or tyke (child) and rogue (one who is playfully mischievous).
Balkie may be a corruption of bulky. It may also involve battle and rookie.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Red's Tyrogue
* Hitmons
* Baby Pokémon
==External links==
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Category:Baby Pokémon
Category:Pokémon that evolve through a unique method
Category:Pokémon with cross-generational Evolutions
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