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Maractus (Japanese: マラカッチ, HepburnMarakatchi) (mah-RAK-tus[1]) is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Maractus is a small plant-based cactus-like Pokémon, as its name suggests, with a somewhat feminine appearance. It has two ear-like extensions protruding from its head that end in lavender flowers. They have three yellow thorns on them similar to one on the middle of Maractus' forehead. It has yellow eyes and a zigzagged w-shaped mouth. Its main body is made of two shades of green (one shade lighter or darker than the other, the light being the main body color and the dark being the secondary), and ends in either a single star-shaped foot or what appears to be a star-shaped bush. It has mid-sized arms that end in a sort of dark green frill before the hand. Its hands each have three yellow claws similar to its thorns.

Its Shiny form has a vivid green hue replacing the main body color, and purple replacing the secondary. The yellow in its eyes and thorns is replaced by lavender and consequently the lavender in its flowers is replaced by yellow.

Behavior[]

Maractus usually shake themselves to fend themselves by startling bird Pokémon through their rhythmic dances and body movements, as well as producing a sound similar to a maracas. They scatter their seeds once in a year.

Maractus are commonly found in groups of anywhere from a dozen to two dozen in dry, sandy regions; their most common sightings are in dry and arid areas, such as deserts. They can survive on remarkably little water for Grass-type Pokémon, letting them to tolerate the aridity of barren deserts. Though they are capable of moving, Maractus remain rooted in place for the majority of the day in order to conserve as much energy as possible. When it rains, Maractus will gorge themselves on water to last until the next distant rainfall.

Natural Abilities[]

Their seeds are full of nutrients, which can be a precious food source that can benefit survival in deserts.

Evolution[]

Maractus does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Desert Resort Uncommon
Black 2 and White 2 Desert Resort Uncommon
X and Y Friend Safari Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Mirage Area Rare
Sun and Moon Transfer None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Black

    It uses uptempo dancing and sound to drive away its natural enemies, the bird Pokémon who aim for its flower’s seeds.

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

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

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

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

  • Alpha Sapphire

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

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
75
Attack
86
Defense
67
Sp. Atk
106
Sp. Def
67
Speed
60
Total
461

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Spiky Shield —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
1 Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
1 After You —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
3 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Growth —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
13 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
15 Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
18 Cotton Spore 100% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
22 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
26 Giga Drain 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
29 Acupressure —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
33 Ingrain —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
38 Petal Dance 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
42 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
48 Petal Blizzard 90 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
50 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
55 Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
57 After You —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
N/AXY
1ORAS
Spiky Shield —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Tough 1 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Cute 1 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
After You —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS
Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 4 0 ♥
3XY
3ORAS
Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
6XY
6ORAS
Growth —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
10XY
10ORAS
Pin Missile 25 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
13XY
13ORAS
Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 2 3 ♥
15XY
15ORAS
Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 1 0 ♥
18XY
18ORAS
Cotton Spore 100% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
22XY
22ORAS
Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
26XY
26ORAS
Giga Drain 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
29XY
29ORAS
Acupressure —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 1 0 ♥
33XY
33ORAS
Ingrain —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 1 0 ♥
38XY
38ORAS
Petal Dance 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
42XY
42ORAS
Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
45XY
45ORAS
Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
48XY
48ORAS
Petal Blizzard 90 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Beautiful 2 2 ♥
50XY
50ORAS
Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
55XY
55ORAS
Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Cute 1 0 ♥
57XY
57ORAS
After You —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
3 Sweet Scent 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Growth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Pin Missile 14 85% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
13 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
15 Synthesis —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
18 Cotton Spore 100% 40 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
22 Needle Arm 60 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
26 Giga Drain 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
29 Acupressure —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
33 Ingrain —% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
38 Petal Dance 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
42 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
50 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
55 Cotton Guard —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
57 After You —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 File:Type HOME.png [[type|]] Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bounce Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bullet Seed Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora 25 100% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Grass Whistle Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Snover, Abomasnow 55% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Grassy Terrain Oddish, Gloom, Tangela, Tangrowth, Roserade, Comfey —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Leech Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott, Phantump, Trevenant, Comfey 90% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Seed Bomb Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Spikes Cacnea, Cacturne —% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
Wood Hammer Exeggutor, Exeggutor, Torterra, Snover, Abomasnow, Phantump, Trevenant 120 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Worry Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bounce Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Bullet Seed Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora 25 100% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Grass Whistle Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Snover, Abomasnow 55% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Grassy Terrain Oddish, Gloom, Tangela, Roserade, Tangrowth —% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Leech Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott 90% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Seed Bomb Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Spikes Cacnea, Cacturne —% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Wood Hammer Exeggutor, Torterra, Snover, Abomasnow, Phantump, Trevenant 120 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Worry Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bounce Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bullet Seed Exeggcute, Exeggutor, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunflora 25 100% 30 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
GrassWhistle Sunkern, Sunflora, Roselia, Snover, Abomasnow 55% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Leech Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Breloom, Roselia, Cacnea, Cacturne, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Cherubi, Cherrim, Snivy, Servine, Serperior, Cottonee, Whimsicott 90% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Seed Bomb Bulbasaur, Exeggutor, Sunkern, Shroomish, Breloom 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Spikes Cacnea, Cacturne —% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
Wood Hammer Exeggutor, Torterra, Snover, Abomasnow 120 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Worry Seed Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Exeggcute, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Sunkern, Sunflora, Shroomish, Cherubi, Cherrim 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You USUM —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Drain Punch USUM 75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Synthesis USUM —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Worry Seed USUM 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
After You ORAS —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bounce ORAS 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Drain Punch ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Synthesis ORAS —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Worry Seed ORAS 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You  —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bounce  85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Drain Punch  75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Synthesis  —% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Worry Seed  100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • Maractus is the third cactus like Pokémon, the other two being Cacnea and Cacturne.
  • When affected by sleep, Maractus's eyes do not close.

Origin[]

Maractus is based on a cactus, more specifically a flowering prickly pear cactus. This resemblance is more prevalent in its Shiny coloration in which it sports magenta markings, the color of a ripe prickly pear fruit. Its movements of dancing and shape may also take inspiration from maracas and Spanish dances originating in the southwestern United States or Mexico. Its abilities also reference cacti as Chlorophyll raises its Speed in harsh sunlight (referencing how cacti often grow in hot desert areas) and both Water Absorb and Storm Drain utilize Water-type moves (referencing how cacti often store water inside them).

Etymology[]

Maractus comes from maraca and cactus.

Its Japanese name, Marakatchi, seems to be a portmanteau of maraca and mariachi (a type of music that originated in Mexico).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 231. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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