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No. 0357 · Generation III · Hoenn

Tropius

The Fruit Pokémon

TL;DR. Tropius is a grass/flying-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 460. It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.

Grass Flying

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

Height2.0 m
Weight100.0 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Solar Power
HiddenHarvest
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 460. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 99
Attack 68
Defense 83
Sp. Attack 72
Sp. Defense 87
Speed 51
Total460
460 base stat total, the 477th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Grass-types.
99 base HP, Tropius's strongest stat, ranking 21st of 230 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Tropius in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tropius reaches 1,941 CP at level 40 and 2,220 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack136
GO Defense163
GO Stamina223
Max CP (L40)1,941
Max CP (L50)2,194
Best buddy (L51)2,220
Raid catch CP 1,046–1,109 (L20). Weather boosted 1,307–1,386 (L25).

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Competitive

Tropius in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tropius across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #380 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #380 80.1 score
Ultra League #618 68.2 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Tropius.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tropius, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Tropius?

Tropius is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Tropius weak to?

Tropius takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock.

What is Tropius resistant to?

Tropius is immune to Ground. It also resists Water, Fighting, Grass.

Does Tropius evolve?

Tropius does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Tropius from?

Tropius was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0357.

What are Tropius's base stats?

Tropius has HP 99, Attack 68, Defense 83, Special Attack 72, Special Defense 87, and Speed 51. Total base stat total: 460.

What are Tropius's abilities?

Tropius can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Solar Power, plus the Hidden Ability Harvest.

Is Tropius legendary or mythical?

No. Tropius is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Tropius's best stat?

Tropius's highest base stat is HP at 99, which ranks 21st of 230 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Tropius good?

Tropius has a base stat total of 460, the 477th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Tropius →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Tropius as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Tropius in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Tropius in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Tropius in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Tropius in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Tropius in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Tropius 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Tropius is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Fire Poison Flying Rock
½× Resists
Water Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Tropius vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 230 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Tropius Grass avg Difference
HP 99 68 +31
Attack 68 76 -8
Defense 83 69 +14
Special Attack 72 72 +0
Special Defense 87 70 +17
Speed 51 70 -19
Total 460 425 +35
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Game appearances

Tropius appears in 23 games.

Every mainline release where Tropius is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Tropius in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.

Platinum
Great Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Route 119
Black, White
Unova Route 14
Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 18
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Exeggutor IslandPoke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
colosseum
Realgam Tower Colosseum
X, Y
Friend Safari Flying
Pokémon anime

Tropius appears in 5 episodes.

From HZ041 (2024-03-01) through AG161 (2006-01-26).

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Tropius cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.