tropius

Tropius is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Grass / Flying

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
• Solar Power (Hidden Ability): Increases the Pokémon's Special Attack stat in sunny weather, but it also loses a small amount of HP each turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Tropius is a large, sauropod-like Pokémon with a long neck and a brown body.
• It has broad, green, leafy wings on its back that allow it to fly, resembling large palm leaves.
• Its head features a smaller, lighter green leaf that curves upwards.
• Tropius has a distinct face with a rounded snout and a pair of yellow, banana-like fruit growing from under its chin.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Tropius is often found in tropical, forested areas where it can bask in the sunlight and feed on fruit.
• It has a gentle and docile nature, often seen peacefully grazing or flying slowly through the lush foliage.
• Known for the sweet fruit it grows, which it shares with children and other Pokémon.
• Prefers warm climates and thrives in environments where it can absorb ample sunlight.

In Battle:

• Tropius is a versatile Pokémon that can utilize its Flying type to avoid Ground-type attacks, providing a strategic advantage.
• Notable moves include Leaf Storm, Air Slash, and Solar Beam, leveraging its dual typing.
• It can also use Synthesis and Leech Seed to restore its health during battles.
• Weak against Ice, Flying, Poison, Rock, and Fire types due to its dual type characteristics.

Evolution:

• Tropius does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone species in its evolutionary line.

Interesting Facts:

• The bananas that grow on Tropius's neck are edible and reportedly delicious; the Pokémon often shares these with others.
• Its ability to fly using its leafy wings is a unique trait among large, land-based Pokémon.
• Inspired by ancient, long-necked dinosaurs like Brachiosaurus, combined with elements of tropical foliage.
• In certain regions, its fruit is considered a delicacy and is a favorite treat for many Pokémon.

Tropius remains a beloved and intriguing Pokémon due to its unique design and harmonious connection with nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

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