Tropius (Plasma Blast 5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Tropius is an Uncommon Pokémon card from the Plasma Blast set, numbered 5. With 100 HP and the standout attack Energy Press, it’s a clean, vibrant addition to a Grass-focused binder or themed deck.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Attacks:
• Return: Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand; deals 10 damage.
• Energy Press: Deals 20+ damage, with 20 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: It flies by flapping its broad leaves and gives the sweet, delicious fruit around its neck to children.

Key Printings

This printing appears in Plasma Blast as card 5 at Uncommon rarity. Illustrated by Shigenori Negishi, it’s a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by set code “bw10” and card number “5”. In markets, it’s often referenced as “Tropius Plasma Blast 5”.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Keep in a cool, dry place to prevent warping or fading and preserve the artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast: Includes Tropius as a Basic Grass-type with a draw-plus-damage kit: Return to refill your hand and Energy Press to scale damage with the opponent’s Energy. The flavorful text and detailed art make it a pleasant collectible.