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)
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 Tyrogue Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
How to Get Tyrogue in Black 2 & White 2
No wild encounters for Tyrogue in Black 2 & White 2. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Tyrogue is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Black 2 & White 2.
Also found in:
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 2 & White 2. 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 2 & White 2. 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.
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- 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