Tropius

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Tropius
Tropius
National Pokédex
Dusclops - Tropius (#357) - Chimecho
Hoenn Pokédex
Dusclops - Tropius (#150) - Chimecho
Japanese name Tropius
Evolves from None
Evolves into None
Generation Third
Species Fruit Pokémon
Type Grass / Flying
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.0 m)
Weight 220.5 lb (100.0 kg)
Ability Chlorophyll/Sun Power(the latter from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Tropius (トロピウス Toropiusu?) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Tropius in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]

Tropius's name is derived from the words tropic or tropism and Brachiosaurus.

Tropius's appearance is modelled after the image we have of dinosaurs, Tanystropheus, a semi-aquatic, extremely long-necked reptile, in particular. Tropius is a quadruped, with brown skin and a long, slender neck. Its head is covered with a green, leafy structure resembling a helmet. Tropius also has leaves on its back, but they are larger, broader and resemble wings in both shape, function, and position. Sweet, yellow, banana-like fruit (Nanab Berry) grows in bunches under its chin, from which it can scatter pollen.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Tropius's natural habitat is the jungles of the southern tropics. It is a 'frugivore', thriving on fruit. It is theorized that Tropius's love of fruit eventually resulted in the species incorporating fruit as part of its very anatomy. It may also be that Tropius eats so much fruit that it gets an excess of vitamins and minerals, so it grows fruit to get rid of excess nutrients.

Bunches of banana-like fruit can be seen growing under a Tropius's neck. These fruit are deliciously sweet and particularly popular among the children in south tropical villages, who eat it as snacks. Tropius also has broad leaves on its back, which, if flapped hard enough, can be used as wings, enabling this bulky Pokémon to fly.

[edit] Role

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Tropius are featured in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire of the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.[3]

Tropius can be caught in Route 119 in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.In Pokémon Colosseum, Tropius is a Shadow Pokémon and can be snagged in the Realgam Tower Colosseum.

In-battle, Tropius takes quadruple damage from Ice attacks, making it risky to use in a tournament setting. All of his stats are lower than avarage except for it's Special Defense stat that is slightly higher than average. Because of that, some people prefer the other Grass/Flying Pokémon, Jumpluff, that has higher stats.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow[4]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,[5] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners.

Tropius appeared with some other pokémon in the pokémon movie "Jirachi: Wish Maker".

Tropius also appeared in the Hoenn League under the direction of Tomono in the episode "From Brags To Riches".[6] A wild Tropius appeared in the episode "Odd pokémon Out",[7] where it was challenged by Ash's headstrong Grovyle.

[edit] In other media

Tropius in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Tropius in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Sapphire, a female protagonist of Pokémon Adventures (a manga series based on the Advanced Generation games), borrowed a Tropius from her father, Professor Birch, and uses it repeatedly to travel around Hoenn.[8]

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.[9] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999, until Nintendo USA started publishing the series in 2003.[10]

Tropius has been seen on two cards thus far, one on EX Hidden Legends and another on EX Deoxys.

[edit] References

Notes
  1. ^ pokémon Franchise Approaches 150 Million Games Sold. PR Newswire. Retrieved on 2006-02-28.
  2. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. URL Accessed June 1, 2006.
  3. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
  4. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
  5. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
  6. ^ From Brags To Riches. Kunihiko Yuyama (Director). Cartoon Network.
  7. ^ Odd pokémon Out. Kunihiko Yuyama (Director). Cartoon Network.
  8. ^ Synopsis of Pokémon Adventures manga; Chapter 183. "VS. Mightyena" Serebii.net. URL accessed on May 13, 2006.
  9. ^ Pokémon Trading Card Game "How to play" guide Pokemon-tcg.com. URL Accessed July 3, 2006.
  10. ^ pokémon Trading Card Game News; "Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire TCG Releases" Wizards.com. URL Accessed July 3, 2006.
Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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