Where can I find Tyrogue in Polished Crystal?

Tyrogue cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Tyrogue?

Tyrogue is a fighting-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Tyrogue learn in Polished Crystal?

Tyrogue can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Tyroguein Pokémon Polished Crystal

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Scuffle Pokémon

To brush up on its fighting skills, it will challenge anyone. It has a very strong competitive spirit.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#156 Johto Dex · #236 National

Abilities

Guts(Primary)

Boosts Attack on status problems.

Steadfast(Secondary)

Boosts Speed when it flinches.

Vital Spirit(Hidden)

Prevents it from falling asleep.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

100% Male

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Tyrogue

Base form

→

Hitmonchan

Level up Tyrogue at Lv. 20 with Attack < Defense (or Atk IV < Def IV if EVs off - use Judge Machine if needed)

→

Hitmonlee

Level up Tyrogue at Lv. 20 with Attack > Defense (or Atk IV > Def IV if EVs off - use Judge Machine if needed)

→

Hitmontop

Level up Tyrogue at Lv. 20 with Attack = Defense (or Atk IV = Def IV if EVs off - use Judge Machine if needed)

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How to Obtain

You can also receive one as a gift in Mount Mortar B1F at level 10. It can also hatch from an egg.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Mount Mortar B1F	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	-
Goldenrod City	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (3)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	RageLevel: 1Rage	normal	20	100	20
1	RageLevel: 1Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	normal	0	100	40
1	ForesightLevel: 1Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	40	100	30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	A tough punch that always goes first.
Hi Jump KickHi Jump Kick	fighting	130	90	10
Hi Jump KickHi Jump Kick	May miss and hurt the user.
Mach PunchMach Punch	fighting	40	100	30
Mach PunchMach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.

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Wild Moves (2)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Foresight (Odd Egg)Foresight	normal	0	100	40	Odd Egg
Foresight (Odd Egg)Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	normal	70	100	10	Odd Egg
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Tyrogue. Use these types to counter it effectively.

flying2×psychic2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Tyrogue resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

bug0.5×rock0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Tyrogue, either offensively or defensively.

Tyroguein Pokémon Polished Crystal

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