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.
It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
Stat spread.
Total of 460. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Tropius first appeared on February 18, 2023, during Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Las Vegas.
Tropius in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tropius across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #414 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tropius is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Tropius appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Tropius is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tropius.
Every main-series game Tropius is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Casseroya Lake
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildExeggutor Island, Poké Pelago (Only begin appearing after the player becomes Champion)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Flying) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 119 and 120
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 14
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 18
Generation IVObtainableTradeTransfer only
- Diamond · PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTransfer only
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoute 119
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tropius appears in 5 episodes.
From AG122 (2005-04-07) through HZ041 (2024-03-01).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tropius in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Tropius
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.