Its strongest point is Sp. Atk — higher than 87% of species. It does not evolve: it does not come from anything and does not change into anything. In defense it has 5 weaknesses and 4 resistances at its disposal. Very easy to catch, often with the first Poké Ball.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Strong point: Sp. Atk.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Atk, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (106) is 20 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all.
- Modest +SpA · −Atk The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
- Timid +Spe · −Atk Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.
- Chlorophyll doubles Speed in harsh sunlight. Calculate Speed benchmarks with the ability active — it may change the point of a +Spe or −Spe nature.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 3
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Unova | #062 | Black / White |
|---|---|---|
| Unova | #119 | Black 2 / White 2 |
| Galar | #296 | Sword / Shield |
Abilities
- Water Absorb Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Chlorophyll Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
- Storm Drain Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Pokédex entry
It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Maractus takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
How it was drawn
2010–2016The sprites come straight from the games in which Maractus appeared — one from each release.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
TCG cards (6)
All Maractus cards →Maractus has 6 cards in 5 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 87 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Where to catch it (14)
All locations →The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.
Galar
Hoenn
Kalos
Unova
Moves (65)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (42 via TM/TR, 9 via Egg, 16 via tutor) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | After You | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Ingrain | Grass | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 1 | Peck | Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | Spiky Shield | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 4 | Growth | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 8 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Leech Seed | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 16 | Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 20 | Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| 22 | Needle Arm | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Synthesis | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 36 | Petal Blizzard | Grass | Physical | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Cotton Spore | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 44 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 48 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 52 | Acupressure | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 56 | Petal Dance | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Cotton Guard | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 |