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Tropius
Rising Rivals 52/111 • uncommon
- Set
- Rising Rivals
- Number
- 52/111
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.38
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to Tropius during your opponent's next turn.
Remove all damage counters from 1 of your Benched Grass Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Tropius card, numbered 52/111, was released as part of the Rising Rivals expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2009. This set centered on the return of Gym Leaders and Elite Four trainers, drawing heavily from the Pokémon Platinum video game. The expansion was designed to introduce SP Pokémon—specialized versions of cards belonging to specific trainers—and featured a distinct aesthetic that captured the competitive intensity of the Sinnoh region's elite battlers.
The artwork for this specific card captures Tropius in a vibrant, stylized manner consistent with the era's focus on dynamic battle stances and lush, elemental environments. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for collectors and players alike, emphasizing the creature's status as a Grass-type Pokémon capable of both defensive and utility roles. While not a centerpiece of the set, the card is remembered for its clean presentation and its role in broadening the variety of available Grass-type options during a time when SP-themed mechanics were beginning to dominate the competitive landscape.
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