Maractus: Evolution, Shiny, Weaknesses and Abilities

⚡The Essentials on Maractus

Type: Grass
Weaknesses: ×2 Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug Table
Resistances: ×½ Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Evolution: Maractus does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
Shiny: Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View
Stats: Total 461 · top stat: Special Attack (106) Detail
In Current Games: Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, regional exclusive
Other Names: Maracachi in French · マラカッチ, Maracacchi in Japanese · Maracamba in German All Languages

📋Overview

Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon, No. 556 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 5. Category: Cactus Pokémon. Height: 1 m, weight: 28 kg.

Abilities: Water Absorb and Chlorophyll. Hidden Ability: Storm Drain. Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves (×2 damage).

Generation

Generation 5

Black / White

National No.

#556

National Pokédex

📊Base Stats

The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.

HP

75

255

Attack

86

255

Defense

67

255

Special Attack

106

255

Special Defense

67

255

Speed

60

255

Total

461

Min HP (Lv. 100)

260

0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature

Max HP (Lv. 100)

354

31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature

Gen Changes

Stable

Unchanged recently

🛡️Type Effectiveness

Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Grass). See the type chart

Weak (×2) — 5 types

Fire

×2

Ice

×2

Poison

×2

Flying

×2

Bug

×2

Normal (×1) — 9 types

Normal

×1

Fighting

×1

Psychic

×1

Rock

×1

Ghost

×1

Dragon

×1

Dark

×1

Steel

×1

Fairy

×1

Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types

Water

×½

Electric

×½

Grass

×½

Ground

×½

✨Abilities

Water Absorb

Ability 1

If hit by a Water-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.

Chlorophyll

Ability 2

Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in harsh sunlight.

Storm Drain

The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

🌱Maractus Evolution

This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.

🔮Maractus Forms and Shiny

Standard Form

Grass

Shiny Availability

Shiny form available

Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096. With Shiny Charm: 1/1365. Masuda Method: 1/683.

⚔️Maractus Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.

Lv.

Move

Type · Cat.

Accuracy

Pow.

PP

1

After You

Normal Stat

—

15

1

Spiky Shield

Grass Stat

—

10

1

Peck

Flying Phys.

100%

35

1

Ingrain

Grass Stat

—

20

1

Absorb

Grass Spec.

100%

20

25

4

Growth

Normal Stat

—

20

8

Mega Drain

Grass Spec.

100%

40

15

12

Leech Seed

Grass Stat

90%

—

10

16

Sucker Punch

Dark Phys.

100%

70

5

20

Pin Missile

Bug Phys.

95%

25

20

22

Needle Arm

Grass Phys.

100%

60

15

24

Giga Drain

Grass Spec.

100%

75

10

28

Sweet Scent

Normal Stat

100%

—

20

32

Synthesis

Grass Stat

—

5

36

Petal Blizzard

Grass Phys.

100%

90

15

40

Cotton Spore

Grass Stat

100%

—

40

44

Sunny Day

Fire Stat

—

5

48

Solar Beam

Grass Spec.

100%

120

10

52

Acupressure

Normal Stat

—

30

56

Petal Dance

Grass Spec.

100%

120

10

60

Cotton Guard

Grass Stat

—

10

TM/HM

Move

Type · Cat.

Accuracy

Pow.

PP

TM01

Protect

Normal Stat

—

10

TM02

Aerial Ace

Flying Phys.

—

60

20

TM03

Assurance

Dark Phys.

100%

60

10

TM04

Attract

Normal Stat

100%

—

15

TM05

Weather Ball

Normal Spec.

100%

50

10

TM06

Bullet Seed

Grass Phys.

100%

25

30

TM07

Sleep Talk

Normal Stat

—

10

TM08

Uproar

Normal Spec.

100%

90

10

TM09

Seed Bomb

Grass Phys.

100%

80

15

TM10

Grassy Terrain

Grass Stat

—

10

TM11

Round

Normal Spec.

100%

60

15

TM12

Substitute

Normal Stat

—

10

TM13

Confide

Normal Stat

—

20

TM14

Helping Hand

Normal Stat

—

20

TM15

Rain Dance

Water Stat

—

5

TM16

Pin Missile

Bug Phys.

95%

25

20

TM17

Poison Jab

Poison Phys.

100%

80

20

TM18

Energy Ball

Grass Spec.

100%

90

10

TM19

Throat Chop

Dark Phys.

100%

80

15

TM20

Facade

Normal Phys.

100%

70

20

TM21

Secret Power

Normal Phys.

100%

70

20

TM22

Nature Power

Normal Stat

—

20

TM23

Frustration

Normal Phys.

100%

—

20

TM24

Giga Drain

Grass Spec.

100%

75

10

TM25

Screech

Normal Stat

85%

—

40

TM26

Solar Beam

Grass Spec.

100%

120

10

TM27

Hyper Voice

Normal Spec.

100%

90

10

TM28

Grass Knot

Grass Spec.

100%

—

20

TM29

Spikes

Ground Stat

—

20

TM30

Hidden Power

Normal Spec.

100%

60

15

TM31

Bounce

Flying Phys.

85%

85

5

TM32

Double Team

Normal Stat

—

15

TM33

Rest

Psychic Stat

—

5

TM34

Return

Normal Phys.

100%

—

20

TM35

Snore

Normal Spec.

100%

50

15

TM36

Safeguard

Normal Stat

—

25

TM37

Leaf Storm

Grass Spec.

90%

130

5

TM38

Endure

Normal Stat

—

10

TM39

Toxic

Poison Stat

90%

—

10

TM40

Drain Punch

Fighting Phys.

100%

75

10

TM41

Swagger

Normal Stat

85%

—

15

TM42

Sunny Day

Fire Stat

—

5

Origin

Move

Type · Cat.

Accuracy

Pow.

PP

—

Bullet Seed

Grass Phys.

100%

25

30

—

Seed Bomb

Grass Phys.

100%

80

15

—

Grassy Terrain

Grass Stat

—

10

—

Wood Hammer

Grass Phys.

100%

120

15

—

Spikes

Ground Stat

—

20

—

Bounce

Flying Phys.

85%

85

5

—

Grass Whistle

Grass Stat

55%

—

15

—

Worry Seed

Grass Stat

100%

—

10

—

Leech Seed

Grass Stat

90%

—

10

Origin

Move

Type · Cat.

Accuracy

Pow.

PP

—

After You

Normal Stat

—

15

—

Sleep Talk

Normal Stat

—

10

—

Uproar

Normal Spec.

100%

90

10

—

Seed Bomb

Grass Phys.

100%

80

15

—

Helping Hand

Normal Stat

—

20

—

Endeavor

Normal Phys.

100%

—

5

—

Throat Chop

Dark Phys.

100%

80

15

—

Giga Drain

Grass Spec.

100%

75

10

—

Grassy Glide

Grass Phys.

100%

55

20

—

Hyper Voice

Normal Spec.

100%

90

10

—

Bounce

Flying Phys.

85%

85

5

—

Snore

Normal Spec.

100%

50

15

—

Knock Off

Dark Phys.

100%

65

20

—

Worry Seed

Grass Stat

100%

—

10

—

Synthesis

Grass Stat

—

5

—

Drain Punch

Fighting Phys.

100%

75

10

No data available for this category.

🥚Advanced Breeding

Egg Groups

Grass

Gender

♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%

Ditto Compatibility

✓ Yes

Pokérus

Susceptible

EV ×2 if infected

Max Characteristic

Special Attack

Highest base stat

Hyper Training & Mints

Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.

🗺️Where to Find Maractus

Available in 10 games, 14 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.

Natively obtainable: Black Black 2 White White 2 Alpha Sapphire Omega Ruby X Y Shield Sword

Generation V

⚫

Black 2 encounters

Available ▼

Tall grass (2)

Desert Resort Lv. 20 10%

⚫

Black 2 2 encounters

Available ▼

Tall grass (2)

Desert Resort Lv. 19 10%

⬜

White 2 encounters

Available ▼

Tall grass (2)

Desert Resort Lv. 20 10%

⬜

White 2 2 encounters

Available ▼

Tall grass (2)

Desert Resort Lv. 19 10%

Generation VI

🔵

Alpha Sapphire 1 encounter

Available ▼

Tall grass (1)

Mirage Island Lv. 36-38 10%

🔴

Omega Ruby 1 encounter

Available ▼

Tall grass (1)

Mirage Island Lv. 36-38 10%

❎

X 1 encounter

Available ▼

Tall grass (1)

Friend Safari Lv. 30 33%

🟥

Y 1 encounter

Available ▼

Tall grass (1)

Friend Safari Lv. 30 33%

Generation VIII

🛡️

Shield 1 encounter

Available ▼

Wild Area (1)

Wild Area / Galar

⚔️

Sword 1 encounter

Available ▼

Wild Area (1)

Wild Area / Galar

🔄Transfer to Pokémon HOME

How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.

Black

→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

White

→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

Black 2

→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

White 2

→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

X

→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

Y

→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

Omega Ruby

→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

Alpha Sapphire

→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank

→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME

Sword

→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)

Shield

→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)

Note: Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.

🏆Competitive & Meta

📱Maractus in Pokémon GO

2,274Max CP (Lv. 40)
1,299Perfect CP in Raids
1 kmper Candy as Buddy

🌍 Regional exclusive
✨ Shiny available

Pokémon GO entry: Maractus →

📖Pokédex Entries

Description by game, with language selection.

Black

“Avec une danse et des sons saccadés, il fait fuir ses prédateurs, les Pokémon Oiseaux dévoreurs de graines de fleur.”

Black

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

White

“Il vit dans les endroits secs. Quand il bouge son corps en rythme, il fait un bruit de maracas.”

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

“アップテンポの　おどりと　おとではなの　タネを　ねらう　てんてきのとりポケモンを　おいはらうのだ。”

X

“템포가 빠른 춤과 소리로 꽃씨를 노리는 천적인 새포켓몬을 쫓아버린다.”

X

“Avec une danse et des sons saccadés, il fait fuir ses prédateurs, les Pokémon Oiseaux dévoreurs de graines de fleur.”

X

“Verjagt Vogel-Pokémon, die auf seine Blüten aus sind, mit einem flotten Tänzchen und lauter Untermalung.”

X

“Espanta a los Pokémon pájaro con un baile rápido y haciendo ruido para evitar que picoteen las semillas de sus flores.”

X

“Con danze e suoni a ritmo vivace scaccia i suoi predatori, i Pokémon uccello, che divorano i semi dei suoi fiori.”

X

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

X

“アップテンポの　踊りと　音で花の　タネを　ねらう　天敵のとりポケモンを　追い払うのだ。”

Y

“かんそうした　とちで　くらす。からだを　リズミカルに　うごかすとマラカスのような　おとを　かなでる。”

Y

“건조한 땅에서 산다. 몸을 리드미컬하게 움직이면 마라카스 같은 소리를 낸다.”

Y

“Il vit dans les endroits secs. Quand il bouge son corps en rythme, il fait un bruit de maracas.”

Y

“Erzeugt durch rhythmische Bewegungen Laute, die dem Klang von Maracas ähneln. Lebt an trockenen Orten.”

Y

“Vive en territorio árido. Emite un sonido parecido a unas maracas si se mueve de forma rítmica.”

Y

“Vive nelle zone aride. Se muove il corpo a tempo produce un suono di maracas.”

Y

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

Y

“乾燥した　土地で　暮らす。体を　リズミカルに　動かすとマラカスのような　音を　奏でる。”

Omega Ruby

“アップテンポの　おどりと　おとではなの　タネを　ねらう　てんてきのとりポケモンを　おいはらうのだ。”

Omega Ruby

“템포가 빠른 춤과 소리로 꽃씨를 노리는 천적인 새포켓몬을 쫓아버린다.”

Omega Ruby

“Avec une danse et des sons saccadés, il fait fuir ses prédateurs, les Pokémon Oiseaux dévoreurs de graines de fleur.”

Omega Ruby

“Verjagt Vogel-Pokémon, die auf seine Blüten aus sind, mit einem flotten Tänzchen und lauter Untermalung.”

Omega Ruby

“Espanta a los Pokémon pájaro con un baile rápido y haciendo ruido para evitar que picoteen las semillas de sus flores.”

Omega Ruby

“Con danze e suoni a ritmo vivace scaccia i suoi predatori, i Pokémon uccello, che divorano i semi dei suoi fiori.”

Omega Ruby

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

Omega Ruby

“アップテンポの　踊りと　音で花の　タネを　ねらう　天敵のとりポケモンを　追い払うのだ。”

Alpha Sapphire

“かんそうした　とちで　くらす。からだを　リズミカルに　うごかすとマラカスのような　おとを　かなでる。”

Alpha Sapphire

“건조한 땅에서 산다. 몸을 리드미컬하게 움직이면 마라카스 같은 소리를 낸다.”

Alpha Sapphire

“Il vit dans les endroits secs. Quand il bouge son corps en rythme, il fait un bruit de maracas.”

Alpha Sapphire

“Erzeugt durch rhythmische Bewegungen Laute, die dem Klang von Maracas ähneln. Lebt an trockenen Orten.”

Alpha Sapphire

“Vive en territorio árido. Emite un sonido parecido a unas maracas si se mueve de forma rítmica.”

Alpha Sapphire

“Vive nelle zone aride. Se muove il corpo a tempo produce un suono di maracas.”

Alpha Sapphire

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

Alpha Sapphire

“乾燥した　土地で　暮らす。体を　リズミカルに　動かすとマラカスのような　音を　奏でる。”

Sword

“マラカスの　ような　おとを　だす。ようきな　リズムに　とりポケモンはおどろき　あわて　とびさっていく。”

Sword

“마라카스 같은 소리를 낸다. 리듬이 경쾌해서 새포켓몬은 깜짝 놀라 허둥지둥 날아가버린다.”

Sword

“會發出沙鈴般的聲音。鳥寶可夢會因那輕快的節奏而受驚飛走。”

Sword

“Il produit un bruit de maracas. Quand il danse à un rythme enjoué, il surprend les Pokémon oiseaux, qui s’enfuient alors à tire-d’aile.”

Sword

“Es erzeugt Laute, die dem Klang von Maracas ähneln, und weiß sich Vogel-Pokémon mit flotten Rhythmen vom Leib zu halten.”

Sword

“Emite un sonido parecido a unas maracas. Se mueve con un ritmo marchoso para sorprender a los Pokémon pájaro, que huyen espantados.”

Sword

“Emette un suono di maracas. Sfrutta il suo ritmo vivace per prendere alla sprovvista i Pokémon alati, che volano via in tutta fretta.”

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.”

Sword

“マラカスの　ような　音を　だす。陽気な　リズムに　鳥ポケモンは驚き　慌て　飛び去っていく。”

Sword

“会发出沙铃般的声音。鸟宝可梦会因那轻快的节奏而受惊飞走。”

Shield

“いちねんに　いちど　タネを　まく。はなの　タネは　えいようまんてんでさばくの　きちょうな　しょくりょう。”

Shield

“일 년에 한 번 씨를 뿌린다. 꽃의 씨는 영양이 매우 풍부해 사막의 귀중한 식량이다.”

Shield

“一年散播一次種子。花的種子營養十足，是沙漠中貴重的食糧。”

Shield

“Il sème les graines de ses fleurs une fois par an. Celles-ci abondent en nutriments et représentent une denrée précieuse dans le désert.”

Shield

“Es verstreut ein Mal im Jahr Samen, die jede Menge Nährstoffe enthalten und in der Wüste als kostbares Nahrungsmittel gelten.”

Shield

“Una vez al año, esparce sus semillas, cuyo alto valor nutritivo las convierte en una inestimable fuente de alimento en el desierto.”

Shield

“Una volta all’anno i suoi fiori rilasciano semi ricchissimi di sostanze nutritive, che li rendono un prezioso alimento nel deserto.”

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.”

Shield

“１年に　一度　種を　まく。花の　種は　栄養満点で砂漠の　貴重な　食料。”

Shield

“一年散播一次种子。花的种子营养十足，是沙漠中贵重的食粮。”

🌍Multilingual Names

🇫🇷 Français

Maracachi

🇬🇧 English

Maractus

🇯🇵 漢字

マラカッチ

🇯🇵 Kana

マラカッチ

🇯🇵 Romaji

Maracacchi

🇩🇪 Deutsch

Maracamba

🇪🇸 Español

Maractus

🇮🇹 Italiano

Maractus

🇰🇷 한국어

마라카치

🇨🇳 ZH-Hans

沙铃仙人掌

🇹🇼 ZH-Hant

沙鈴仙人掌

Category (Genus)

🇫🇷 FR

Pokémon Cactus

🇬🇧 EN

Cactus Pokémon

🇯🇵 JP

サボテンポケモン

🇩🇪 DE

Kaktus-Pokémon

🎬Media & Gallery

Audio Cries

❓Frequently asked questions about Maractus

What type is Maractus?

Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon.

What are Maractus's weaknesses?

Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying and Bug-type moves (×2 damage).

What is Maractus's Hidden Ability?

Maractus's Hidden Ability is Storm Drain. Its regular Abilities are Water Absorb and Chlorophyll.

Can you get a Shiny Maractus in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Shiny Maractus is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry