Tropius (Pokémon)

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Dusclops #356: Dusclops
Pokémon
#358: Chimecho Chimecho
Tropius
トロピウス Tropius
#357
357Tropius.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Grass Flying
Category
Fruit Pokémon
Abilities
Chlorophyll or Solar Power Harvest
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#150
Sinnoh
#185
Regional Browser numbers
Height
6'07"
Imperial
2.0 m
Metric
Weight
220.5 lbs.
Imperial
100.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
200 (26.1%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F357.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Monster and
Grass groups
26 cycles
(6630 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 169 Battle Exp.: 1691*

Tropius (Japanese: トロピウス Tropius) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Tropius are large sauropod Pokémon with brown and green bodies. They possess large, broad green leaves on their backs which they use for flight. These leaves also double for sugar production via photosynthesis, to give Tropius even more energy. Despite being very big and bulky, they are surprisingly maneuverable in the air. They have long necks which they use for reaching treetops to gorge on their most favored food, fruits. They also grow fruits of their own on their necks which resemble a bunch of ripe bananas. These fruits can be picked and consumed by other Pokémon and by humans, and grow twice a year because of the rapid reproduction of sugar in their leaves, making the rapid production of the fruits in its neck. Their feet have toenails the same color as their fruit.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Tropius can wield a large variety of Template:Type2 attacks, such as SolarBeam and Magical Leaf. It can also use the leaves on its back as wings and fly.

Behavior

Tropius spend their days feasting on fruit. They are generous, allowing people and other Pokémon to pick and eat the fruit growing on their neck.

Habitat

Tropius live in jungles in the tropics, such as those in Hoenn, although they also appear in southern Sinnoh, which is one of the warmer areas of the region. They have also been seen inhabiting the lush forest lands of eastern Unova.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Tropius enjoy fruit, especially one kind in particular. Since it ate only this kind of fruit continuously, the fruit began to grow around its neck. This is an example of a structural adaptation from the behavior of its ancestors.

In the anime

Tropius in the anime

Major appearances

The first major role that Tropius had was in From Brags to Riches. A trainer named Dominick used the Fruit Pokémon and a Swalot against Ash's Corphish and Torkoal. Tropius and Torkoal knocked each other out when their SolarBeam and Overheat attacks connected and created an explosion.

A wild Tropius also challenged Ash's Grovyle in Odd Pokémon Out.

Minor appearances

Tropius's first appearance was in the Pokémon movie Jirachi: Wish Maker. In it, Tropius was fleeing from the fake Groudon that was trying to snatch all the Pokémon.

A Tropius appears in the Rota competition in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew battling Kidd Summers's Weavile.

A Tropius made an appearance in The Rise of Darkrai.

A Tropius appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG127 Tropius May's Pokédex Tropius, the Fruit Pokémon. Tropius can fly through the air by flapping the leaves on its back. It grows stronger in bright sunlight.
Advanced Generation series entries continue below.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG161 Tropius Ash's Pokédex Tropius, the Fruit Pokémon. The fruit that grows around its neck is sweet and popular with children. It flies by flapping the large leaves on its body.

In the manga

File:Pilo.png
Sapphire's Tropius

Sapphire owns a Tropius named Pilo given to her by her father for flying purposes. She used it in the battle against Team Aqua to try and stop them from cutting volcanic activity of Mt. Chimney, and to fly around extensively. It was also taken by Ruby at one point to fly to Sootopolis City with Courtney so they could stop Kyogre and Groudon's titanic clash.

In the TCG

Main article: Tropius (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby The bunches of fruit around Tropius's neck are very popular with children. This Pokémon loves fruit, and eats it continuously. Apparently, its love for fruit resulted in its own outgrowth of fruit.
Sapphire Children of the southern tropics eat as snacks the fruit that grows in bunches around the neck of Tropius. This Pokémon flies by flapping the leaves on its back as if they were wings.
Emerald It flies by flapping its broad leaves. The bunch of fruit that grows around its neck is deliciously sweet. In the spring, it scatters pollen from its neck.
FireRed It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
LeafGreen
Generation IV
Diamond Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.
Pearl
Platinum Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
HeartGold The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It's a highly favored tropical snack.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Rare Route 119
Emerald
Rare Route 119
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Realgam Tower (Shadow)
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
Unknown Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Big Forest
Generation V
Black White
Rare Route 14
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Forest (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 16
Endless Level 21
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Sky Tower (22F-25F)
Sky Tower Summit (1F-8F)
Lightning Field (20F-29F)
Joyous Tower (86F-91F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Spacial Rift (B12-B15)
Deep Spacial Rift (B1-B2)
Pokémon Rumble Blast Forest: Everspring Valley
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Meadow Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
99
159 - 206 308 - 402
68
65 - 132 126 - 258
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
87
82 - 152 161 - 300
51
50 - 113 96 - 221
Total:
460
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
077 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1111 Razor Leaf Grass Physical 05555 09595% 25
1717 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20
2121 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
2727 Whirlwind Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
3131 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 —% 20
3737 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
4141 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
4747 Leaf Tornado Grass Special 06565 09090% 10
5151 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 20
5757 Bestow Normal Status 0000 —% 15
6161 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
6767 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
7171 Leaf Storm Grass Special 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tropius
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tropius
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tropius
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tropius
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ExeggcuteExeggutorHoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunflora
Bullet Seed Grass Physical 25 100% 30
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingTurtwigGrotleTorterra
FerroseedFerrothorn
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
AxewFraxureHaxorus
Dragon Dance Dragon Status —% 20
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingCuboneMarowakShroomish
BreloomCranidosRampardos
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
VictreebelBellossomGrovyleSceptileSnivyServine
Serperior
Leaf Blade Grass Physical 90 100% 15
VictreebelBellossomExeggutorSunfloraGrovyleSceptile
ShiftryTropiusTurtwigGrotleTorterraSnivy
ServineSerperior
Leaf Storm Grass Special 140 90% 5
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteExeggutorHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeCacneaCacturneTurtwigGrotle
TorterraCherubiCherrimSnivyServineSerperior
CottoneeWhimsicott
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
OddishGloomVileplumeBellossomTangelaTangrowth
ChikoritaBayleefMeganiumLotadLombreLudicolo
Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15
LotadLombreLudicoloSeedotNuzleafShiftry
Nature Power Normal Status —% 20
NuzleafShiftry
Razor Wind Normal Special 80 100% 10
BellsproutWeepinbellVictreebelLickitungLickilickyTangela
TangrowthTreeckoGrovyleSceptileSnivyServine
Serperior
Slam Normal Physical 80 75% 20
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurChikoritaBayleefMeganium
HoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraSeedot
NuzleafShiftryRoseliaRoseradeTurtwigGrotle
TorterraMaractusFoongusAmoonguss
Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Tropius in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Tropius in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tropius
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tropius
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Tropius can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Tropius cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tropius
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tropius
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Dream World Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
Dream World Silver Wind Bug Special 60 100% 5
  • A superscript level indicates that Tropius can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Tropius
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Tropius
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS357.png PinRSani357.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani357.png 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 357.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.6%
Friend Area: Jungle
Phrases
51%-100% HP That's not my beard! They're fruits!
26%-50% HP My HP has dropped to about half.
1%-25% HP I'm beat... My head feels too heavy to lift...
Level up I leveled up! It made my fruits sweeter, too!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up! It made my fruits sweeter, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 357.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW357.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Tropius plays in the Meadow Zone. She loves to eat Berries! Her favorite Attraction is Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Tropius
Does not evolve
Tropius
 Grass  Flying 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 357.png Spr 3e 357.png Spr 3f 357.png Spr b 3r 357.png
Spr 3r 357 s.png Spr 3e 357 s.png Spr 3f 357 s.png Spr b 3r 357 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 357.png Spr 4p 357.png Spr 4h 357.png Spr b 4d 357.png
Spr 4d 357 s.png Spr 4p 357 s.png Spr 4h 357 s.png Spr b 4d 357 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 357.png Spr 5b2 357.png Spr b 5b 357.png
Spr 5b 357 s.png Spr 5b2 357 s.png Spr b 5b 357 s.png
Tropius For other sprites and images, please see Tropius images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Tropius is the exact same size as another Template:Type2 Pokémon, Venusaur. Both have a height of 6 feet 7 inches and a weight of 220.5 pounds.
  • Tropius is the only Grass/Flying type to actually learn the HM move Fly.

Origin

Tropius resembles a generic sauropod, a type of long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur. It may also draw inspiration from Mokele mbembe, a legendary sauropod-like creature said to live in the jungles of the Congo basin of Africa. Tropius also resembles a banana plant.

Name origin

Tropius's name is a combination of tropical and -saurus. It could also be a pun of 'tropism'. Phototropism happens when the plant needs more sunlight, and so turns to the available source of light. If a plant is planted the wrong way around, the roots will use geotropism to grow towards gravity and find water.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin
German Tropius
French Tropius
Korean 트로피우스 Tropius
Chinese (Taiwan) 熱帶龍 Rè Dài Lóng Literally "Tropical/tropic dragon".


External links

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