The 2006 Pokémon TCG card Tropius δ (Dragon Frontiers #23), a Rare Metal-type featuring the Tropical Heal ability and Metal Grind attack.
Tropius δ
2006 • Pokémon • Dragon Frontiers
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Tropius δ occupies a unique space in the 2006 Dragon Frontiers expansion, identified by card number 23 and the set code DF. As a Basic Metal-type Pokémon, this card offers distinct mechanical options for players seeking versatile bench support. The card features the Tropical Heal ability, which allows the player to remove all Special Conditions, Imprison markers, and Shock-wave markers when Tropius is moved from the hand to the Bench. This utility makes it a strategic choice for maintaining board control during gameplay. Offensively, Tropius δ relies on Metal Grind, an attack that deals 10 damage for each Energy attached to it. This scaling damage potential rewards players who invest resources into powering up this Pokémon, creating a dynamic risk-reward dynamic in matches. The card is designated as a Rare, indicating its specific tier within the Dragon Frontiers product line. Designed by Mitsuhiro Arita, the card reflects the artistic style and mechanical complexity characteristic of this era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Collectors often seek out Dragon Frontiers cards to complete their set portfolios or to appreciate the diverse Pokémon roster included in this release. The combination of utility abilities and scaling attacks makes Tropius δ a notable piece for enthusiasts of the Metal type and those interested in the strategic depth of 2000s-era Pokémon cards. Whether building a thematic collection or analyzing game mechanics, this card represents a solid component of the Dragon Frontiers series.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Tropius δ
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
70
Metal
Basic
Fire ×2
1
357
Card Text
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Ability: Tropical Heal
Once during your turn, when you put Tropius from your hand onto your Bench, you may remove all Special Conditions, Imprison markers, and Shock-wave markers from your Pokémon.
Attack: Grind (10×)
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Tropius.
