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Pokemon Crystal Phase 6: Mt. Mortar — Tyrogue Detour

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Mt. Mortar (off Route 42, between Ecruteak and Mahogany) is an optional cave with strong catches and a gift.

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Mt. Mortar (off Route 42, between Ecruteak and Mahogany) is an optional cave with strong catches and a gift.

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Mt. Mortar — Tyrogue Detour

Mt. Mortar (off Route 42, between Ecruteak and Mahogany) is an optional cave with strong catches and a gift. Deep inside, a Black Belt gives you a Tyrogue.

Tyrogue
Tyrogue (gift)
Fighting · Mt. Mortar · → Hitmonlee/chan/top by stats at Lv 20
Mt. Mortar catchTypeNotes
Tyrogue (gift)Fighting★ Evolves by Atk/Def ratio: Atk>Def → Hitmonlee, Def>Atk → Hitmonchan, equal → Hitmontop.
MarillWaterBulky; Azumarill is sturdy.
MachopFightingMachamp via trade — elite physical attacker.
Geodude / Tangela / RaticateVariousFiller + items.
Optimal call: A Fighting-type from here (Tyrogue's evolutions or a Machop) is great coverage for the Normal/Rock/Ice/Dark you'll meet — and Hitmontop/Hitmonchan are fun, viable picks. Skip Mt. Mortar if you're rushing; it's optional.

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