No. 0357

Tropius

Fruit Pokémon

Official art

Tropius is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 460. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Flying

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

Pokédex entryUltra Moon

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

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

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Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

FireFlyingPoisonRock

Resists

½×

FightingWater

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Ground

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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tropius against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
113		Tropius · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
103		Tropius · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
71		Tropius · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega 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

If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
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If is active, this Pokémon's Sp. Atk is 1.5×; loses 1/8 max HP per turn.
Everything about Solar Power →
Other Pokémon with Solar Power 8
Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Sunkern Sunflora Mega Houndoom Helioptile Heliolisk
If last item used is a Berry, 50% chance to restore it each end of turn. 100% in .
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Other Pokémon with Harvest 7
Exeggcute Exeggutor Phantump Trevenant Smoliv Dolliv Arboliva

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #194 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD
Tera Type: Poison

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

Usage by rating

All games0.1%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Sitrus Berry100.0%
Liechi Berry0%

Abilities

100.0%
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

Poison74.0%
Ghost25.1%
Grass0.7%
Water0.2%

Common teammates

Umbreon93.3%
Klefki74.0%
Tentacruel70.8%
Salazzle41.0%
Suicune41.0%
Amoonguss33.0%
Diancie33.0%
Quagsire22.6%

Evolution

Tropius does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15


1	GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Spec	40	100%	35
1	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Grass	Phys	55	95%	25
6	Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
10	Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	65	100%	20
16	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
21	WhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
30	Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
36	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
41	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
46	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
50	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
56	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 48


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Phys	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	60	—	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Spec	60	—	20
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Spec	60	95%	25
TM44	Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Dragon	Phys	60	90%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Phys	25	100%	30
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM65	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Phys	80	100%	15
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM89	Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.	Fighting	Phys	80	100%	10
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
TM100	Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.	Dragon	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Spec	85	100%	10
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Spec	90	100%	10
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM156	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Spec	130	90%	5
TM160	Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.	Flying	Spec	110	70%	10
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM172	RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM190	Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Phys	125	100%	10
TM197	Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.	Flying	Phys	40	90%	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Phys	120	100%	15
TM206	Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.	Grass	Phys	90	100%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.	Dragon	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	15
Egg	Leaf BladeHigh critical hit ratio.	Grass	Phys	90	100%	15
Egg	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
Egg	SlamNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	75%	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.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#341 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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

Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.
Ultra Moon
The bunches of fruit growing around the necks of Tropius in Alola are especially sweet compared to those in other regions.
Ultra Sun
It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.
Black 2 · White 2 · X
The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It’s a highly favored tropical snack.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
Platinum · Black · White
Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.
Diamond · Pearl
It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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
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
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.