Maractus: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk8695–151159–298

Def6778–130125–256

SpA106113–173195–342

SpD6778–130125–256

Spe6072–123112–240

Total461Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugFireFlyingIcePoison

Resists

½×

ElectricGrassGroundWater

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Water becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Maractus outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
Everything about Water Absorb →
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Chinchou Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Dracovish Arctovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon
If Sun is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Chlorophyll →
Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Exeggcute Exeggutor Tangela Bellossom Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Tropius Cherubi Tangrowth Leafeon Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Deerling Sawsbuck Capsakid Scovillain
This Pokémon draws Water moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Water immunity.
Everything about Storm Drain →
Other Pokémon with Storm Drain 7
Lileep Cradily Shellos Gastrodon Finneon Lumineon Tatsugiri

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Maractus does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 20

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25

1After YouThe target makes its move right after the user.NormalStatus——15

1IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.GrassStatus——20

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Spiky ShieldProtects from moves. Contact: loses 1/8 max HP.GrassStatus——10

4GrowthRaises user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1; 2 in Sun.NormalStatus——20

8Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec40100%15

12Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

16Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

20Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

24Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

28Sweet ScentLowers the foe(s) evasiveness by 2.NormalStatus—100%20

32SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.GrassStatus——5

36Petal BlizzardNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.GrassPhys90100%15

40Cotton SporeLowers the target's Speed by 2.GrassStatus—100%40

44Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

48Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

52AcupressureRaises a random stat of the user or an ally by 2.NormalStatus——30

56Petal DanceLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.GrassSpec120100%10

60Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 32

TM07Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM46Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM52BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM63Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM88Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR59Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TR71Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.GrassSpec13090%5

TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TR95Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 2

EggWood HammerHas 33% recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

EggWorry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Tutor 1

TutorGrassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20

Biology

When it shakes its hands around, it sounds like maracas being played.

Design & origin

Its English name is a portmanteau of "maraca" and "cactus".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Cactus Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green

: —

Original Unova#062Updated Unova#119Galar#296

Once each year, this Pokémon scatters its seeds. They’re jam-packed with nutrients, making them a precious food source out in the desert.
Shield
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.
Sword
When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.
Black 2 · White 2
Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Maractus
Japanese: マラカッチ
Japanese (romaji): Maracacchi
Korean: 마라카치
Chinese (Traditional): 沙鈴仙人掌
Chinese (Simplified): 沙铃仙人掌
French: Maracachi
German: Maracamba
Spanish: Maractus
Italian: Maractus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 SpA
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 161
: Medium

Breeding

: Grass
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Insular Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Sword 8 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Grass)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

Black 2 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19

White 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Black 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20
Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.