Tropius (Brilliant Stars 5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tropius from the Brilliant Stars set is an Uncommon Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It features the ability Curative Bower and the attack Slicing Blade. This card is numbered 5 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Curative Bower — Prevents Confusion on your Grass Energy-attached Pokémon and cures it if already Confused.
• Attack: Slicing Blade — Deals 100 damage with a cost of two Grass and one Colorless Energy.
• Flavor Text: “Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.”
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This Tropius is Brilliant Stars #5 (Uncommon), illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. It includes the Curative Bower ability alongside the Slicing Blade attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tropius card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh9,” number 5, and the regulation mark “F.” The card image is available at: /images/swsh9/swsh9-5.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this Tropius card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity, maintaining artwork and surface quality is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: This set includes Tropius as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a useful ability that aids in managing Special Conditions, making it a notable pick for collectors and players interested in Grass decks. Release date is unknown.