Is Tyrogue Good in Scarlet & Violet Playthrough?
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Katy's team.
Tyrogue has the type edge here and should clean up Brassius's team.
Iono's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Kofu's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Larry's team.
Ryme's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Tulip's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Grusha's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Rika's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue trades roughly evenly with Poppy's team.
Larry's Pokemon outpace and outclass Tyrogue here.
Hassel's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Geeta's team hits Tyrogue's weaknesses hard.
Tyrogue cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonlee cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmonchan cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
Hitmontop cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Tyrogue in Scarlet & Violet
Tyrogue appears at moderate rates across 4 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Tyrogue in SV
Tyrogue is your first catch on the way to Tyrogue. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Tyrogue ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.63OverworldAvailable in-game· 3 pathsPick one
HitmonleeLv 20 (Atk > Def)
HitmonchanLv 20 (Atk < Def)
HitmontopLv 20 (Atk = Def)
Tyrogue Weakness
Tyrogue is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Tyrogue Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Tyrogue
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
 Squawkabilly Normal | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Squawkabilly builds →Aerial Ace 2x128-150%KO | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
 Staravia Normal | C | |
 Scyther Bug | B | |
 Flamigo Fighting | C | |
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Vivillon builds →Psybeam 2x77-91% Gust 2x75-89% | ||
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
 Florges Fairy | B | |
 Bombirdier Dark | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Bombirdier builds →Wing Attack 2x126-150%KO | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Flamigo Fighting | C | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x210-249%KO Psybeam 2x174-206%KO | ||
 Dachsbun Fairy | C | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
 Vespiquen Bug | C | |
Bombirdier Dark | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Bombirdier builds →Wing Attack 2x137-163%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x233-274%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x209-246%KO | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x222-262%KO Psybeam 2x181-214%KO | ||
 Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x203-239%KO Draining Kiss 2x76-89% | ||
 Bruxish WaterPsychic | C | |
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x244-288%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x216-255%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x234-276%KO Psybeam 2x191-225%KO | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Scyther Bug | B | |
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Gardevoir builds →Psychic 2x242-286%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x216-255%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Hatterene builds →Psychic 2x259-306%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x233-275%KO | ||
Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Indeedee PsychicNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Indeedee builds →Psychic 2x208-246%KO Draining Kiss 2x78-92% | ||
Bruxish WaterPsychic | C | |
In Scarlet & Violet, Mimikyu threatens a KO with Play Rough (242-284%).
Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle13-15% | ||
Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrogue View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x242-284%KO Shadow Sneak54-64% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Tyrogue Evolutions
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
SV Tyrogue Best Moveset
Fighting baby at 35 across every stat. AbilityGuts and AbilitySteadfast are interesting abilities on a frame that can't use them. The moveset is three possible evolutions: Hitmonlee for raw Attack, Hitmonchan for punch coverage, or Hitmontop for defensive utility. Pick the evolution that fits the team.
Best Build
Tyrogue best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Tank Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Bullet Punch
- Fake Out
- High Jump Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
Tyrogue Scarlet & Violet Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, For a casual playthrough, Tyrogue works as a placeholder. Fighting coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Hitmonlee. That's where the stats start mattering.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves