Grass
#0556
— Cactus Pokémon
Maractus
Height1.0 m
Weight28.0 kg
Base Exp161
BST461
Abilities
Water Absorb
Chlorophyll
Storm Drainhidden
It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
Base Stats
HP
75
Atk
86
Def
67
SpA
106
SpD
67
Spe
60
BST461
Evolution Chain
Maractus does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Maractus can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen VIII games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Absorb
Grass20100%
Lv1After You
Normal——
Lv1Ingrain
Grass——
Lv1Peck
Flying35100%
Lv1Spiky Shield
Grass——
Lv4Growth
Normal——
Lv8Mega Drain
Grass40100%
Lv12Leech Seed
Grass—90%
Lv16Sucker Punch
Dark70100%
Lv20Pin Missile
Bug2595%
Lv24Giga Drain
Grass75100%
Lv28Sweet Scent
Normal—100%
Lv32Synthesis
Grass——
Lv36Petal Blizzard
Grass90100%
Lv40Cotton Spore
Grass—100%
Lv44Sunny Day
Fire——
Lv48Solar Beam
Grass120100%
Lv52Acupressure
Normal——
Lv56Petal Dance
Grass120100%
Lv60Cotton Guard
Grass——
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Maractus across different games
- Pokémon Black
- "It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds."
- Pokémon White
- "Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas."
- Pokémon Black 2
- "When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee."
- Pokémon Sword
- "With noises that could be mistaken for the rattles of maracas, it creates an upbeat rhythm, startling bird Pokémon and making them fly off in a hurry."
- Pokémon Shield
- "Once each year, this Pokémon scatters its seeds. They’re jam-packed with nutrients, making them a precious food source out in the desert."
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About Maractus
Maractus is the Cactus Pokémon a Grass type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 461 with Water Absorb or Chlorophyll as abilities.
What is Maractus weak to?
Maractus is a Grass-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.
How to counter Maractus
To counter Maractus in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Ice or Poison or Flying or Bug moves and can withstand its Grass STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Maractus in competitive teams
Maractus can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Maractus on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
