Hi there! I'm a huge Pokemon fan, and I've been playing the games since Red and Blue came out. I've bred, trained, and battled my way through every generation, and I love sharing my knowledge with other players. So you want to evolve your Tyrogue in Pokemon Crystal, huh? Well, you've come to the right place! Tyrogue's evolution is a bit unique – it doesn't evolve based on level alone. It all depends on its stats, specifically its Attack and Defense stats. Let me break it down for you:

Understanding Tyrogue's Evolutions

Tyrogue has the potential to evolve into one of three different Pokemon:

* Hitmonlee, the Kicking Pokémon, specializes in Attack.
* Hitmonchan, the Punching Pokémon, excels in Defense.
* Hitmontop, the Handstand Pokémon, boasts balanced Attack and Defense.

The Evolution Mechanic

Tyrogue's evolution path depends entirely on the relationship between its Attack and Defense stats when it reaches level 20. Here's the breakdown:

* Hitmonlee: If Tyrogue's **Attack stat is higher than its Defense stat** at level 20, it will evolve into Hitmonlee.
* Hitmonchan: If Tyrogue's **Defense stat is higher than its Attack stat** at level 20, it will evolve into Hitmonchan.
* Hitmontop: If Tyrogue's **Attack and Defense stats are exactly equal** at level 20, it will evolve into Hitmontop.

Tips for Evolving Tyrogue


1. Check Your Tyrogue's Stats: Go to the "Stats" screen in your Pokémon menu and carefully examine your Tyrogue's Attack and Defense stats.

2. Level Up Strategically: If you have a specific evolution in mind, you can influence the stat growth to achieve your desired outcome.
* For Hitmonlee: Focus on battling wild Pokémon that award more Attack EVs, such as Zubat, Golbat, and Gastly, which are common in Sprout Tower and Slowpoke Well.
* For Hitmonchan: Seek out Pokémon that provide more Defense EVs, like Geodude, Graveler, and Onix found in Union Cave and Dark Cave.
* For Hitmontop: This is the trickiest evolution, requiring careful stat management. You'll need to alternate battling Pokémon that provide both Attack and Defense EVs to ensure both stats remain as close to equal as possible.

3. Use Vitamins Sparingly: Vitamins like Protein and Iron can boost your Tyrogue's Attack or Defense stats by 10 points each, but they have a limit. Use them wisely, especially if you're aiming for Hitmontop and need precise stat control.

4. Don't Forget Nature: Your Tyrogue's Nature can also play a role in its stat growth. Natures like "Adamant" (increases Attack, lowers Special Attack) or "Impish" (increases Defense, lowers Special Attack) can make it easier to achieve the desired stat imbalance for Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan.

5. Be Patient: Evolving Tyrogue into your preferred form might take a little time and effort, especially if you're aiming for Hitmontop. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen on your first try – just keep training and adjusting your strategy!

Good luck evolving your Tyrogue! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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It evolves into one of three different Pok��mon starting at level 20:Hitmonlee if its Attack is higher than its Defense.Hitmonchan if its Defense is higher than its Attack.Hitmontop if its Attack and Defense are the same.read more >>