Tropius Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #12

Character Intro

Tropius from the Cosmic Eclipse set is an Uncommon Basic Grass-type card, numbered 12. With a sturdy 120 HP and the sustaining attack Leaf Drain alongside Synthesis for energy setup, it’s a tidy, versatile pickup for collectors who appreciate supportive Grass-type Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attacks:
• Synthesis: Search your deck for a Grass Energy card and attach it to one of your Pokémon, then shuffle your deck.
• Leaf Drain: Deals 50 damage and heals 30 damage from Tropius.
• Flavor Text: The bunches of fruit growing around the necks of Tropius in Alola are especially sweet compared to those in other regions.
• Set Code: sm12
• Card Number: 12
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This Tropius is printed exclusively in the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), numbered 12. It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions indicated. sowsow’s artwork presents Tropius in a tranquil pose, underscoring its connection to Alola’s distinctive flora.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Tropius. Identifiers include set code sm12 and card number 12. The card has no regulation mark, is a Basic Grass-type, and carries a retreat cost of 2.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Tropius card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed sowsow artwork, preserving surface and edges helps maintain collector appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Features Tropius as a Basic Grass-type with supportive healing and energy attachment attacks. The flavor text and artwork highlight Alolan characteristics, making it a charming pick for collectors interested in regional variants.