Tropius δ Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tropius δ from Dragon Frontiers is a Rare Basic Metal-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It pairs the support-focused Tropical Heal with the scalable Grind attack, making it a distinctive δ-species card with solid, flexible utility.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Tropius δ
• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Tropical Heal (Poké-Power) removes all Special Conditions, Imprison markers, and Shock-wave markers from your Pokémon when Tropius is put onto the Bench from your hand.
• Attack: Grind – does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Tropius, costing 1 Metal Energy.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Set Code: ex15
• Card ID: ex15-23
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears solely in Dragon Frontiers (ex15) as card number 23. It is classified as Rare and features the less-common-for-Tropius Metal typing. Its unique Poké-Power and attack make it a notable pickup for δ-species and Metal-type collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identification is straightforward via set code (ex15), card number (23), the δ symbol with Metal typing, and the illustrator credit to Mitsuhiro Arita.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to available data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value centers on Tropical Heal for clearing Special Conditions and markers when benched.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and artwork, keep Tropius δ in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique features, consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon Frontiers (ex15): Introduces the Metal-type Tropius δ as a Rare with a powerful Poké-Power. The set’s release date is unknown, but the card remains visually appealing and strategically interesting for δ-species collectors.