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#0236 Tyrogue

Tyrogue artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Fighting
Abilities
GutsBoosts Attack if there is a status problem.SteadfastThe Speed increase is raised from one stage to two stages.
Hidden ability
Vital SpiritPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
Capture
Gender
always male
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
1 Attack
Tyrogue’s base stats
HP35
Attack35
Defense35
Sp. Atk35
Sp. Def35
Speed35
Total210

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Tyrogue in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Union Cave, and 510%
Union Cave, 510%
Mt. Mortar, 151%

Evolution

Evolves into:

  • Hitmonlee at Lv 20 with Attack higher than Defense.
  • Hitmonchan at Lv 20 with Attack lower than Defense.
  • Hitmontop at Lv 20 with Attack equal to Defense.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Tyrogue’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
1Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.
1Focus EnergyNormalStatus——30The user takes a deep breath and focuses. Raises its critical-hit ratio by 2 stages.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Tyrogue can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus——20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM97Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020Targets the opponent’s legs with a quick kick, lowering Speed.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.

Move tutors

Moves Tyrogue can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical4010030The user strikes with a tough punch as fast as a bullet. This move always goes first.

Route 6 · Cost: Fast Ball ×1

CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

Fake OutNormalPhysical4010010An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Celadon City · Cost: Fluffy Tail ×1

Requirements: Celadon City: Fluffy Tail for the Skitty kid (unlocks Fake Out)

outdoors in Celadon City

Mach PunchFightingPhysical4010030The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

Egg moves

Tyrogue’s egg moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical4010030The user strikes with a tough punch as fast as a bullet. This move always goes first.
CounterFightingPhysicalvar.10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
FeintNormalPhysical3010010An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
Helping HandNormalStatus——20The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher.
High Jump KickFightingPhysical1309010The foe is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
Mach PunchFightingPhysical4010030The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial4010030The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.

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