Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Tyrogue's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Scuffle Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
It is famous for its eagerness to fight and always nurses injuries from challenging larger foes.
Tyrogue Weakness
Tyrogue is weak to Flying and Psychic. Not many exploitable gaps in the Fighting typing defensive chart. Tyrogue's Fighting typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x200-237%KO Psybeam 2x134-158%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x113-134%KO Peck 2x66-79% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x136-162%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x228-270%KO Psybeam 2x152-180%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x142-168%KO Pluck 2x142-168%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x122-144%KO Peck 2x76-90% | ||
Woobat Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Woobat builds →Dream Eater 2x142-168%KO Heart Stamp 2x76-90% Confusion 2x76-90% Gust 2x60-72% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x136-161%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x221-263%KO Psybeam 2x150-177%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x141-166%KO Pluck 2x141-166%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x118-139%KO Air Cutter 2x86-102%KO Peck 2x71-86% | ||
Tranquill Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Tranquill builds →Air Cutter 2x80-96% Gust 2x59-70% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Wing Attack 2x131-155%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Sigilyph builds →Dream Eater 2x211-248%KO Psybeam 2x139-164%KO Air Cutter 2x127-150%KO Gust 2x88-103%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x219-258%KO Psybeam 2x142-169%KO | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x134-159%KO Pluck 2x134-159%KO | ||
Farfetch'd Normal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Farfetch'd builds →Aerial Ace 2x114-136%KO Air Cutter 2x83-98% Peck 2x70-84% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x201-238%KO Wing Attack 2x133-158%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x261-308%KO Dream Eater 2x219-258%KO Fly 2x131-154%KO Psybeam 2x144-171%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x226-267%KO Psybeam 2x149-175%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Archen builds →Wing Attack 2x144-171%KO Pluck 2x144-171%KO Acrobatics 2x131-154%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x210-248%KO Wing Attack 2x140-165%KO Sky Drop 2x140-165%KO Aerial Ace 2x140-165%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x270-319%KO Dream Eater 2x226-266%KO Fly 2x134-158%KO Psybeam 2x149-176%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x226-266%KO Air Slash 2x120-143%KO Air Cutter 2x99-116%KO Aerial Ace 2x153-180%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x235-278%KO Psybeam 2x153-180%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Emolga builds →Aerial Ace 2x108-128%KO Acrobatics 2x99-116%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x202-239%KO Wing Attack 2x135-160%KO Sky Drop 2x135-160%KO Aerial Ace 2x135-160%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x264-310%KO Dream Eater 2x219-259%KO Fly 2x130-153%KO Psybeam 2x144-170%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x217-256%KO Air Slash 2x116-136%KO Air Cutter 2x95-113%KO Aerial Ace 2x148-174%KO | ||
Musharna Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Musharna builds →Dream Eater 2x228-269%KO Psybeam 2x150-177%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Emolga builds →Aerial Ace 2x103-123%KO Acrobatics 2x95-113%KO | ||
Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Reuniclus builds →Future Sight 2x319-375%KO Dream Eater 2x266-313%KO Psychic 2x242-284%KO Psyshock 2x215-253%KO | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Aerodactyl builds →Fly 2x206-244%KO Wing Attack 2x141-166%KO Sky Drop 2x141-166%KO Aerial Ace 2x141-166%KO | ||
Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Sigilyph builds →Synchronoise 2x271-319%KO Dream Eater 2x225-266%KO Fly 2x132-156%KO Air Slash 2x170-200%KO | ||
Gothitelle Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gothitelle builds →Future Sight 2x257-303%KO Dream Eater 2x215-253%KO Psychic 2x194-228%KO Psyshock 2x172-203%KO | ||
Unfezant Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Unfezant builds →Fly 2x225-266%KO Air Slash 2x119-141%KO Air Cutter 2x98-116%KO Aerial Ace 2x151-178%KO | ||
In Black & White, Reuniclus can KO Tyrogue with Psychic (249-293%). Gliscor threatens a KO with Earthquake (109-128%).
Reuniclus Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast110-130%KO Psychic 2x249-293%KO | ||
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gliscor builds →Earthquake109-128%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
Tyrogue starts the chain as a baby form and evolves into Hitmonlee at level 20. To get more eggs, breed the evolved versions. Evolving adds up to 245 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Black & White Tyrogue Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Tyrogue gets Bullet Punch and Counter exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ground coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside High Jump Kick and Brick Break.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Tyrogue Locations
Tyrogue starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Tyrogue in Black & White
Tyrogue Guide
Tyrogue has 3 evolution paths: Hitmonlee at level 20, Hitmonchan at level 20, and Hitmontop at level 20. Different conditions, different results.
Tyrogue has 3 evolution paths: Hitmonlee at level 20, Hitmonchan at level 20, and Hitmontop at level 20. Different method for each one.
Tyrogue is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.
Tyrogue is available in Black & White. Across the full series, it appears in 17 games total.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Tyrogue appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
