Tropius

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Tropius is a Grass/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Fruit Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	357
Type	Grass Flying
Species	Fruit Pokémon
Height	2.0 m (6′07″)
Weight	100.0 kg (220.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Chlorophyll 2. Solar Power Harvest (hidden ability)
Local №	150 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 185 (Platinum) 288 (Black 2/White 2) 156 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 354 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	2 HP
Catch rate	200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	161
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Grass, Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP	99	308	402
Attack	68	126	258
Defense	83	153	291
Sp. Atk	72	134	267
Sp. Def	87	161	300
Speed	51	96	221
Total	460	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Tropius.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2	½		¼	4	½	2	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2			2

Evolution chart

Tropius does not evolve.

Tropius changes

In Generation 3, Tropius does not have the Solar Power ability.
In Generations 3-4, Tropius has a base experience yield of 169.
In Generations 3-7, Tropius has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed LeafGreen	It lives in tropical jungles. The bunch of fruit around its neck is delicious. The fruit grows twice a year.
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.
Diamond 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 SoulSilver	The bunch of fruit around its neck ripens twice a year and is delicious. It’s a highly favored tropical snack.
Black White	Delicious fruits grew out from around its neck because it always ate the same kind of fruit.
Black 2 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.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Because it continually ate only its favorite fruit, the fruit started growing around its neck.

Moves learned by Tropius

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Tropius learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growth	Normal	—	—
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
6	Sweet Scent	Normal	—	100
10	Stomp	Normal	65	100
16	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
21	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
26	Leaf Tornado	Grass	65	90
30	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
36	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
41	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
46	Dragon Hammer	Dragon	90	100
50	Synthesis	Grass	—	—
56	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
61	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90

Egg moves

Tropius learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tropius egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
Dragon Hammer	Dragon	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Nature Power	Normal	—	—
Slam	Normal	80	75
Synthesis	Grass	—	—

Moves learnt by TM

Tropius is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
09	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
51	Roost	Flying	—	—
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	—	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
94	Fly	Flying	90	95
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
97	Defog	Flying	—	—
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100

Moves learnt by TR

Tropius cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Tropius learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growth	Normal	—	—
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
6	Sweet Scent	Normal	—	100
10	Stomp	Normal	65	100
16	Magical Leaf	Grass	60	∞
21	Whirlwind	Normal	—	—
26	Leaf Tornado	Grass	65	90
30	Natural Gift	Normal	—	100
36	Air Slash	Flying	75	95
41	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
46	Bestow	Normal	—	—
50	Synthesis	Grass	—	—
56	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
61	Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90

Egg moves

Tropius learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tropius egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
Dragon Hammer	Dragon	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	70	100
Leaf Blade	Grass	90	100
Leaf Storm	Grass	130	90
Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100
Nature Power	Normal	—	—
Razor Wind	Normal	80	100
Slam	Normal	80	75
Synthesis	Grass	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Tropius can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Defog	Flying	—	—
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100
Synthesis	Grass	—	—
Tailwind	Flying	—	—
Worry Seed	Grass	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Tropius is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
19	Roost	Flying	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
76	Fly	Flying	90	95
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
96	Nature Power	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Tropius can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Silver Wind	Bug	60	100	Generation 4 — TM
Air Cutter	Flying	60	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Ominous Wind	Ghost	60	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Twister	Dragon	40	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
3
4
5
6
7

Tropius sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal						—
Shiny						—

See all Tropius sprites

Where to find Tropius

Ruby Sapphire	Route 119
FireRed LeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 119
Diamond Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum	Great Marsh
HeartGold SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White	Route 14
Black 2 White 2	Route 18
X Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Route 119, 120
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Exeggutor Island, Poké Pelago
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword Shield	Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern

Answers to Tropius questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Tropius
Japanese	トロピウス (Tropius)
German	Tropius
French	Tropius

Name origin

tropical: of or relating to the rainforest
-saurus: Greek suffix meaning ‘lizard’