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Tropius

Fruit Pokémon

Tropius
Official art
GrassFlying
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
100 kg 220.5 lbs
Base stat total
460 top 48%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.
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Base stats

HP99159–206308–402
Atk6865–132126–258
Def8379–148153–291
SpA7269–136134–267
SpD8782–152161–300
Spe5150–11396–221
Total460Higher than 52% of all Pokémon
HP99Atk68Def83Spe51SpD87SpA72

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Fire2×Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Fighting½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Chlorophyll

    Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

  • Solar Power

    Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

  • HarvestHidden ability

    Has a 50% chance of restoring a used Berry after each turn if the Pokémon has held no items in the meantime.

Competitive

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
Harvest
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%

Moves

  • Leech Seed99.8%
  • Protect99.8%
  • Substitute99.8%
  • Air Cutter74%
  • Roar21.6%
  • Spite3.5%
  • Air Slash0.6%
  • Dual Wingbeat0.2%
  • Growth0.2%
  • Sunny Day0.2%

Items

  • Sitrus Berry100%
  • Liechi Berry0%

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 the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20
1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35
1Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25
6Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
10StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
16Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
21WhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
30Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10
36Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
41Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
46OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
50SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5
56Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 48

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM190Solar BladeRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassPhys125100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM206Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15
TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10
EggDragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
EggHeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
EggLeaf BladeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys90100%15
EggLeech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
EggSlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Fruit Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 HP
Catch rate
200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
161
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
MonsterGrass
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
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