As a Grass/Flying type, Tropius has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 99
Attack: 68
Defense: 83
Sp. Atk: 72
Sp. Def: 87
Speed: 51
Total: 460

Tropius has a base stat total of 460, higher than 47% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (99). Its Attack (68) and Sp. Atk (72) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 51 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 99 HP, 83 Defense and 87 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Tropius can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Solar Power and Harvest.

How to beat Tropius

The best way to beat Tropius is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Black Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.