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| * Tropius is exactly the same size as another {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, {{p|Venusaur}}. Both have a height of 6'7" (2.0 m) and a weight of 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg). | | * Tropius is exactly the same size as another {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, {{p|Venusaur}}. Both have a height of 6'7" (2.0 m) and a weight of 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg). |
| * Tropius was the first Pokémon to be distributed in a [[Cherish Ball]], with the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Shokotan Tropius}} distribution. | | * Tropius was the first Pokémon to be distributed in a [[Cherish Ball]], with the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Shokotan Tropius}} distribution. |
| * Tropius shares its category with {{p|Bounsweet}}, {{p|Steenee}}, and {{p|Tsareena}}. They are all known as the Fruit Pokémon. | | * Tropius shares its category with the {{p|Bounsweet}} evolutionary family. They are all known as the Fruit Pokémon. |
| * Of all the Pokémon that existed during [[Generation IV]], Tropius is the only one that is exclusive to {{v2|Platinum}}. | | * Of all the Pokémon that existed during [[Generation IV]], Tropius is the only one that is exclusive to {{v2|Platinum}}. |
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Revision as of 21:32, 25 July 2020
Tropius (Japanese: トロピウス Tropius) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Tropius is a large sauropod-like Pokémon with a brown body wrapped in green leaves on its chest and head. It possesses large, broad green leaves on its back, which it uses for flight and for sugar production via photosynthesis. Despite being very big and bulky, it is surprisingly maneuverable in the air. It has a long neck with a thin black line around it. It uses its neck for reaching treetops to gorge on its most favored fruit. Since it ate only this kind of fruit continuously, the fruit began to grow around its neck. These yellow, banana-like fruits can be picked and consumed by other Pokémon or humans, and grow twice a year because of the rapid production of sugar in Tropius's leaves. Its feet have toenails the same color as its fruit.
In warm areas, there are ranches that raise Tropius. In Alola, its fruit is especially sweet compared to those of other regions. It lives in tropical jungles.
In the anime
Major appearances
Tropius made its main series debut in From Brags to Riches, under the ownership of Dominick. He used the Fruit Pokémon and a Swalot in his battle against Ash's Corphish and Torkoal. Tropius and Torkoal knocked each other out when their Solar Beam and Overheat attacks connected and created an explosion. Tropius reappeared in a flashback in the next episode.
In Odd Pokémon Out, a Tropius living on Camomile Island challenged Ash's Grovyle for the love of Nurse Joy's Meganium.
Minor appearances
Tropius debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker as one of the residents of Forina, Jirachi's home. Later, it was among those fleeing from the fake Groudon that was trying to snatch all the Pokémon.
A Tropius appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Trainer's Tropius appeared in a fantasy in Like a Meowth to a Flame.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Tropius was part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Another belonged to a Trainer that battled Kidd Summers's Weavile during the Rota tournament.
A Coordinator's Tropius appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Tropius with Dark Void.
A Tropius appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Tropius competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Pokédex entries
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Tropius
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Tropius, the Fruit Pokémon. Tropius can fly through the air by flapping the leaves on its back. It grows stronger in bright sunlight.
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Tropius
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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.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Troppy
Sapphire owns a Tropius nicknamed Troppy, which was given to her by her father for flying purposes. He first appeared in Bubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill II.
A Tropius appeared in Mind-Boggling with Medicham.
A Tropius appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
Enta has a Tropius, which helped him reach the top of the Battle Pyramid.
In the TCG
- Main article: Tropius (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
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Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.
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Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
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The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It's a highly favored tropical snack.
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B2W2: #288
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Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
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It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.
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It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.
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The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It's a highly favored tropical snack.
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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.
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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.
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Game locations
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In side games
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In events
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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99
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159 - 206
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308 - 402
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68
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65 - 132
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126 - 258
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83
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153 - 291
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72
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134 - 267
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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51
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50 - 113
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96 - 221
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Total: 460
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Tropius's learnsets from other generations.
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Pokémon Battle Trozei
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
- Tropius is exactly the same size as another Grass-type Pokémon, Venusaur. Both have a height of 6'7" (2.0 m) and a weight of 220.5 lbs. (100.0 kg).
- Tropius was the first Pokémon to be distributed in a Cherish Ball, with the Shokotan Tropius distribution.
- Tropius shares its category with the Bounsweet evolutionary family. They are all known as the Fruit Pokémon.
- Of all the Pokémon that existed during Generation IV, Tropius is the only one that is exclusive to Platinum.
Origin
Tropius resembles a generic sauropod, a long-necked, herbivorous dinosaur, combined with a banana plant.
Name origin
Tropius is a combination of tropical and saurus (Greek for lizard). It may also be a pun of tropism: phototropism is when plants move to catch more sunlight, and if a plant is not planted upright, the roots will use gravitropism to grow towards gravity and find water.
In other languages
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トロピウス Tropius
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From tropical, saurus, and possibly tropism
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Tropius
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Same as English name
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Tropius
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Same as English name
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Tropius
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Tropius
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Same as English name
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트로피우스 Tropius
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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熱帶龍 / 热带龙 Rèdàilóng
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Literally "Tropical dragon"
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ट्रोपियस Tropius
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Transliteration of English name
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โทรพิอุส Tropius
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Tropius images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
