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No. 0357

Tropius

Fruit Pokémon

Tropius
Official art
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
100 kg 220.5 lbs
Base stat total
460 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.
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Base stats

HP99174–206308–402
Atk6879–132126–258
Def8392–148153–291
SpA7282–136134–267
SpD8796–152161–300
Spe5163–11396–221
Total460Higher than 52% of Pokémon
HP99Atk68Def83Spe51SpD87SpA72

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

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Type matchups

GrassFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ice (because of Grass and Flying)
2×
Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Poison (because of Grass)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Flying)Water (because of Grass)
¼×
Grass (because of Grass and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Grass and Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 51); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+113Max103No SP71Min63Scarf169Tailwind226

At max Speed, Tropius outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 113Tropius · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 103Tropius · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 71Tropius · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.07% of teams · rank #194 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Sitrus Berry
Ability
Nature
Bold
EVs
248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Tera Type
Poison
  1. Leech Seed
  2. Protect
  3. Substitute
  4. Air Cutter

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.13%
  • Rated 1500+0.11%
  • Rated 1630+0.07%
  • Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD74.7%
  • Bold 248 HP / 144 Def / 116 Spe25.1%
  • Impish 48 HP / 160 Atk / 20 Def / 20 SpD / 248 Spe0.2%
  • Calm 244 HP / 12 SpA / 252 SpD0.1%
  • Modest 252 Def / 8 SpA / 248 SpD0%

Tera types

  • Poison74%
  • Ghost25.1%
  • Grass0.7%
  • Water0.2%

Common teammates

Evolution

Tropius does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20
1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
6Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20
10Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
16Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
21WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
30Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
36Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
41Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
46OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
50SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5
56Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM190Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM206Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
EggHeadbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggLeaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.GrassPhys90100%15
EggLeech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
EggSlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

Biology

Due to its diet, fruits similar to bananas grow on its neck twice a year. The fruit of Tropius native to Alola are sweeter than those of other regions.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Fruit Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Original Hoenn#150Extended Sinnoh#185Updated Unova#288New Hoenn#156Updated Alola#354Updated Poni#101Paldea#246
  1. Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.

    Ultra Moon
  2. The bunches of fruit growing around the necks of Tropius in Alola are especially sweet compared to those in other regions.

    Ultra Sun
  3. It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X
  4. The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It’s a highly favored tropical snack.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  5. Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.

    Platinum · Black · White
  6. Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.

    Diamond · Pearl
  7. It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  8. 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.

    Emerald
  9. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Tropius
Japanese
トロピウス
Japanese (romaji)
Tropius
Korean
트로피우스
Chinese (Traditional)
熱帶龍
Chinese (Simplified)
热带龙
French
Tropius
German
Tropius
Spanish
Tropius
Italian
Tropius

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

2 HP
200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
161
Slow

Breeding

MonsterGrass
♂ 50%♀ 50%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Exeggutor IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Exeggutor IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Flying)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
White 2 1 area
  • Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66
Black 2 1 area
  • Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–66
Colosseum 1 area
  • Realgam Tower ColosseumSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 49
White 1 area
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60
Black 1 area
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–60
Platinum 6 areas
  • Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30
  • Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
  • Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–29
  • Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
  • Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–28
Emerald 1 area
  • Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 119Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.