Tropius Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates #5

Character Intro

Tropius from the Shining Fates set is an Uncommon card numbered 5. With 110 HP and straightforward, utility-focused moves, it’s an accessible, engaging addition to a collection or casual deck.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Attacks:
• Attach Leaves: Attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Gust: Deals 30 damage (cost: 1 Grass, 1 Colorless).
• Abilities: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: “Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. In warm areas, many ranches raise Tropius.”

Key Printings

This exact Tropius card appears in the Sword & Shield expansion “Shining Fates” as card number 5. It is an Uncommon rarity with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tropius card. It is identified by the set code “swsh45” and the card number 5. The illustrator is Akira Komayama. The card image can be found at: /images/swsh45/swsh45-5.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Tropius card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store this Tropius card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its Uncommon rarity value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates (swsh45): This set features Tropius as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with supportive energy attachment and a modest attack. It fits well in decks that benefit from energy acceleration to the bench. The set’s focus on shiny and special variants does not extend to this particular card, which remains a straightforward, reliable choice for collectors and casual players alike.