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Tyrogue Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Psychic2×Fairy2×
Tyrogue

Type matchups

Damage Tyrogue takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As a Fighting type, Tyrogue has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.

Base stats

HP
35
Attack
35
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
35
Speed
35
Total
210

Tyrogue has a base stat total of 210, higher than 2% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (35). Its Attack (35) and Sp. Atk (35) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 35 Defense and 35 Sp. Def it is frail.

Tyrogue can have the abilities Guts, Steadfast and Vital Spirit.

How to beat Tyrogue

Tyrogue takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Tyrogue's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Tyrogue's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Tyrogue's Fighting moves.

Evolution

Tyrogue is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Tyrogue → Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop) and evolves into Hitmonlee, Hitmonchan or Hitmontop.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tyrogue weak to?

As a Fighting type, Tyrogue takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.

What is Tyrogue resistant to?

Tyrogue resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.

What are the best counters to Tyrogue?

Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Tyrogue with super-effective attacks.