236: Tyrogue

Essentials

Tyrogue

Abilities

Guts: Increases Attack to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
Steadfast: Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Dream Ability

Vital Spirit: Prevents sleep.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 236
Original Johto: 143
Updated Johto: 145

Names

French: Debugant
German: Rabauz
Korean: 배루키
Chinese: 巴爾郎
Japanese: バルキー (barukii)
Official Roomaji: Balkie

Breeding

Gender

always male

Egg groups

No Eggs

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Tyrogue cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

1300 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Tyrogue	Hitmonlee Level up, starting at level 20, when Attack > Defense
	Hitmonchan Level up, starting at level 20, when Attack < Defense
	Hitmontop Level up, starting at level 20, when Attack = Defense

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	35	4.9	243	274
Attack	35	7.6	138	169
Defense	35	6.8	138	169
Special Attack	35	10.3	138	169
Special Defense	35	7.3	138	169
Speed	35	14.1	138	169
Total	210	2.3

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/15/17

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
: It is always bursting with energy. To make itself stronger, it keeps on fighting even if it loses.
: Even though it is small, it can’t be ignored because it will slug any handy target without warning.

: It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Scuffle
Color: Purple
Cry
Habitat: urban
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

2'3.6"
0.7 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

210

46.3 lb
21.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Route 211, west, towards Eterna City

Moves

Fighting moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		—	—	—	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
		—	—	—	Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
			—	—	Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
					Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Feint			10	50	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Hi Jump Kick			10	130	90%		If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
					Mach Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mind Reader			5	—	—		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
					Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
					Rapid Spin			40	20	100%		Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
					Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
					Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
					Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
08					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
39					Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
43					Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
		58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				47	Low Sweep			20	60	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
				48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				67	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
				78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				83	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.