Tyrogue Pokemon Guide

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Tyrogue Pokemon Guide

Tyrogue is a Fighting-type baby Pokemon known for evolving into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop depending on its Attack and Defense stats. This guide covers Tyrogue’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and useful game information.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Tyrogue

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Shiny Form

Shiny Tyrogue

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tyrogue guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Tyrogue Description

Tyrogue is a Fighting-type baby Pokemon known for evolving into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop depending on its Attack and Defense stats.

Competitive Overview

Is Tyrogue Good in Competitive?

Tyrogue is mostly used as an early-stage evolution Pokemon, but its evolution choices make it important for completing the Pokedex and planning Fighting-type teams.

Tyrogue Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Tyrogue, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Tyrogue

National Dex

#0236

Type

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Fighting

Species

Scuffle Pokemon

Height

2’04” / 0.7 m

70 cm

Weight

46.3 lbs / 21.0 kg

21.0 kg

Abilities

Guts, Steadfast, Vital Spirit

Tyrogue Stats

Tyrogue has stats that fit its role across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below for the full stat spread.

Hp
35
Attack
35
Defense
35
Special Attack
35
Special Defense
35
Speed
35

Tyrogue Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Tyrogue’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Fake Out

Useful priority that can disrupt opponents on the first turn Tyrogue is active.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Mach Punch

Priority Fighting-type damage in games where it is available.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Brick Break

A reliable Fighting-type attack that can also break screens.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Low Sweep

Lowers the target’s Speed while dealing Fighting-type damage.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Tackle

A basic early move for Tyrogue.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Helping Hand

Can support an ally in double battles.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Endure

Lets Tyrogue survive a hit and can pair with certain strategies.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Protect

Useful for scouting and avoiding damage.

Tyrogue All Moves

Use the section below to view Tyrogue’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Fake Out Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Helping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulk Up Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Status
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMUpper Hand Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMVacuum Wave Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special40100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Bullet Punch Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical40100
Counter Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
High Jump Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical13090
Mach Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical40100
Rapid Spin Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical50100
Vacuum Wave Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special40100

Tyrogue Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Tyrogue is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Fighting

Weaknesses

Flying type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Flying, Psychic, Fairy

Resistances

Bug type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Dark type Pokemon icon

Bug, Rock, Dark

Immunity

None

Tyrogue Abilities

Tyrogue’s abilities can change how it performs depending on the game and format.

Guts

Guts is one of Tyrogue’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Steadfast

Steadfast is one of Tyrogue’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Vital Spirit

Vital Spirit is one of Tyrogue’s abilities and can change how it performs depending on the game and battle format.

Tyrogue Evolution

Here is the evolution information for Tyrogue and its related evolution line.

Stage 1

Tyrogue

Fighting type Pokemon icon
tyrogue

Starting form

Stage 2

Hitmonlee

Fighting type Pokemon icon
hitmonlee

Evolves at Level 20 when Attack is higher than Defense

Stage 3

Hitmonchan

Fighting type Pokemon icon
hitmonchan

Evolves at Level 20 when Defense is higher than Attack

Stage 4

Hitmontop

Fighting type Pokemon icon
hitmontop

Evolves at Level 20 when Attack and Defense are equal

Where to Find Tyrogue in Pokemon Games

Tyrogue’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Use the dropdowns below for generation-by-generation location notes.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Receive from the Karate King in Mt. Mortar.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Receive from the Karate King in Mt. Mortar.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Receive from the Karate King in Mt. Mortar.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Route 10.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Route 10.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Route 112, Fiery Path and Jagged Pass.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Route 112, Fiery Path and Jagged Pass.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Route 3 and multiple Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Route 3 and multiple Wild Area locations.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Route 208, Route 211 and Grand Underground caves.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Route 208, Route 211 and Grand Underground caves.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Location data not yet available.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Tyrogue
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Tyrogue FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Tyrogue. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Tyrogue?

Tyrogue is a Fighting-type Pokemon.

What is Tyrogue weak against?

Tyrogue is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy-type moves.

What are Tyrogue’s abilities?

Tyrogue’s abilities are Guts, Steadfast, Vital Spirit.

Does Tyrogue evolve?

Evolves at Level 20 when Attack and Defense are equal

What are Tyrogue’s best moves?

Tyrogue’s best moves often include Fake Out, Mach Punch, Brick Break, Low Sweep.

How do you get Tyrogue?

Tyrogue’s availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for generation-specific details.


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