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Maractus.

national dex #556 · gen V
BST 461 · grass
Maractus official artwork
grass
#556 · gen V
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HP
75
ATK
86
DEF
67
SPA
106
SPD
67
SPE
60
BST 461 · best Sp. Atk 106 · worst Speed 60 · meters scale to 200

Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground.

Typinggrass
AbilitiesWater Absorb, Chlorophyll, Storm Drain
Height, weight1.0 m / 28.0 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsPlant
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Maractus base stats

BST 461 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP75260354
Atk86159298
Def67125256
SpA106195342
SpD67125256
Spe60112240
BST461bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA

Maractus weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig1
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immune to
nothing

Maractus abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Water AbsorbAbsorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Storm DrainhiddenRedirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Best Maractus moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
grassPetal DanceSPEC120
grassPetal BlizzardPHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalHyper VoiceSPEC90
normalUproarSPEC90
flyingBouncePHYS85
poisonPoison JabPHYS80

Maractus moves

gen 8 · 74 moves · 20 level-up · 32 TM/HM · 8 egg · 14 tutor
51 moves · Maractus appears in 7 games
AbsorbL1PeckL1Spiky ShieldL1GrowthL6Leech SeedL12Mega DrainL13Pin MissileL20Giga DrainL26Sweet ScentL28SynthesisL32IngrainL33Cotton SporeL40Sucker PunchL42Sunny DayL45Petal BlizzardL48Solar BeamL50AcupressureL52Petal DanceL56After YouL57Cotton GuardL60AssuranceTMAttractTMBounceeggBullet SeedeggDrain PunchTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlidetutorGrassy TerraineggHelping HandTMHyper VoiceTMLeaf StormTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRoundTMSafeguardTMScreechTMSeed BombeggSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSpikeseggSubstituteTMThroat ChopTMUproarTMWeather BallTMWood HammereggWorry Seedegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
PeckflyingPHYS35100%35Level 1
AbsorbSTABgrassSPEC20100%25Level 1
Spiky ShieldgrassSTAT--10Level 1
GrowthnormalSTAT--20Level 6
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 12
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15Level 13
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20Level 20
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Level 26
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Level 28
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Level 32
IngraingrassSTAT--20Level 33
Cotton SporegrassSTAT-100%40Level 40
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 42
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5Level 45
Petal BlizzardSTABgrassPHYS90100%15Level 48
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 50
AcupressurenormalSTAT--30Level 52
Petal DanceSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 56
After YounormalSTAT--15Level 57
Cotton GuardgrassSTAT--10Level 60
AssurancedarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Pin MissilebugPHYS2595%20TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Weather BallnormalSPEC50100%10TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Egg
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30Egg
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10Egg
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Egg
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Egg
SpikesgroundSTAT--20Egg
Wood HammerSTABgrassPHYS120100%15Egg
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Egg
After YounormalSTAT--15Tutor
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
Drain PunchfightingPHYS75100%10Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Hyper VoicenormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Tutor
Throat ChopdarkPHYS80100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Maractus Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
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.

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.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.

Generation V3 entries
Black

It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.

White

Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.

Black 2, White 2

When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.

Maractus species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorGreen
ShapeBlob
HabitatUnknown
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight28.0 kg (61.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsPlant
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience161
EV yield2 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#556
Unova (BW)#062
Unova (B2W2)#119
Galar#296
Wild held items
Miracle Seed5%
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleMixed attacker86 Atk / 106 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 106very good
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load5 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Maractus

Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). 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. Maractus stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Maractus base stats

Maractus has a base stat total of 461, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 106 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 60 (average). Maractus functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Maractus is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Maractus weaknesses and resistances

As a Grass-type, Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks. This gives Maractus 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Maractus abilities

Maractus's abilities include Water Absorb, Chlorophyll, Storm Drain. Water Absorb absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight. Its Hidden Ability is Storm Drain, which redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Maractus moves and learnset

Maractus can learn 74 moves in Generation 8, including 20 by leveling up, 32 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Petal Dance (Grass, 120 power), Petal Blizzard (Grass, 90 power). For coverage, Maractus can learn Hyper Voice (Normal), Uproar (Normal), Bounce (Flying).

Training Maractus

Maractus has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Maractus yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Maractus belongs to the Plant egg group. Wild Maractus may be found holding Miracle Seed.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Maractus. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Maractus, or use the team builder to see how Maractus fits into your squad.

Tools for Maractus
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