Maractus (Pokémon)

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Maractus
マラカッチ Maracacchi
#556
556Maractus.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type
Grass Unknown
Category
Cactus Pokémon
Abilities
Water Absorb or Chlorophyll Storm Drain
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Unova
#062 #119
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3'03"
Imperial
1.0 m
Metric
Weight
61.7 lbs.
Imperial
28.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Green
Catch rate
255 (33.3%)
Body style
Body05.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F556.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Grass group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 161 Battle Exp.: 1611*

Maractus (Japanese: マラカッチ Maracacchi) is a Grass-type Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve to or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Maractus is a cactus-like Pokémon, with large ear-like extensions. These extensions feature dark green spiky arrangements at the base, yellow spikes further up, and flowers, with pink petals and yellow centers, at the top. It has a yellow spike on its head, yellow eyes and a spiky-looking mouth. Other dark green spiky arrangements adorn its neck, the wrists of its yellow-fingered arms, and base. Its base has three foot or root-like stubs.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Moving its body rhythmically makes its body create maraca-like sounds. It can produce up-temp songs and dance.

Behavior

It will use up-tempo songs and dancing to scare away any bird Pokémon that may feed on its flower seeds.

Habitat

Maractus live in arid regions and dry desert-like areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Maractus in the anime

Major appearances

Three Maractus appeared in A Maractus Musical! under the ownership of Toby. They performed in a Pokémon Musical and battled Ash's Pikachu, Tepig and Snivy in a Triple Battle.

Minor appearances

A Maractus made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

A Maractus appeared in a fantasy in Clash of the Connoisseurs!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW053 Maractus Ash's Pokédex Maractus, the Cactus Pokémon. When Maractus dance in rhythm, they sound like maracas shaking. They make their homes in dry desert-like areas.

In the manga

File:TP Maractus Adventures.png
Maractus in the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Maractus was used by a Team Plasma Grunt in Sandstorm. It, together with its trainer, were easily defeated by Grimsley and his Bisharp.


In the TCG

Main article: Maractus (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond {{{diamonddex}}}
Pearl {{{pearldex}}}
Platinum {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
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 When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Desert Resort
Black 2 White 2
Rare Desert Resort
Dream World
Rugged Mountain*
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Cove Area

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Black White Miracle Seed Miracle Seed (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Miracle Seed Miracle Seed (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
86
81 - 151 159 - 298
67
64 - 130 125 - 256
106
99 - 173 195 - 342
67
64 - 130 125 - 256
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
461
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground ½×
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
00Start Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25
033 Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
066 Growth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1010 Pin Missile Bug Physical 01414 08585% 20
1313 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15
1515 Synthesis Grass Status 0000 —% 5
1818 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000 100100% 40
2222 Needle Arm Grass Physical 06060 100100% 15
2626 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10
2929 Acupressure Normal Status 0000 —% 30
3333 Ingrain Grass Status 0000 —% 20
3838 Petal Dance Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
4242 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5
4545 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —% 5
5050 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
5555 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000 —% 10
5757 After You Normal Status 0000 —% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Maractus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Maractus
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Maractus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Maractus

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
HoppipSkiploomJumpluff
Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
ExeggcuteExeggutorHoppipSkiploomJumpluffSunflora
Bullet Seed Grass Physical 25 100% 30
SunkernSunfloraRoseliaRoseradeSnoverAbomasnow
GrassWhistle Grass Status 55% 15
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteExeggutorHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloom
RoseliaRoseradeCacneaCacturneTurtwigGrotle
TorterraCherubiCherrimSnivyServineSerperior
CottoneeWhimsicott
Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
BulbasaurExeggutorSunkernShroomishBreloom
Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
CacneaCacturne
Spikes Ground Status —% 20
ExeggutorTorterraSnoverAbomasnow
Wood Hammer Grass Physical 120 100% 15
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurExeggcuteExeggutorHoppip
SkiploomJumpluffSunkernSunfloraShroomishBreloom
CherubiCherrim
Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Maractus in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Maractus in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Maractus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Maractus

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 After You Normal Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
B W B2 W2 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5
B W B2 W2 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 80 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Synthesis Grass Status —% 5
B W B2 W2 Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Worry Seed Grass Status 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Maractus can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Maractus cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Maractus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Maractus

Dream World moves

Generation V
Other generations:
VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Rugged Mountain Leech Seed Grass Status 90% 10
Rugged Mountain Spikes Ground Status —% 20
  • A superscript level indicates that Maractus can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Maractus
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Maractus

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2556.png Strong: Weak:
PokéPark Pad entry:
Maractus like to dance. The three of them always have fun when they get together.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Maractus
Does not evolve
Maractus
 Grass 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 556.png Spr 5b2 556.png Spr b 5b 556.png
Spr 5b 556 s.png Spr 5b2 556 s.png Spr b 5b 556 s.png
Maractus For other sprites and images, please see Maractus images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Maractus is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 461.
  • Maractus is the only Grass-type Pokémon capable of learning Peck.
  • Maractus shares its species name with Cacnea. They are both known as Cactus Pokémon.
  • Two of Maractus's Abilities revolve around a real-world cactus's tolerance to water: Water Absorb absorbs direct damage to restore health from them, also making it immune, while Storm Drain draws in Water-type moves directed at another target, as well as making it immune to them.
  • Although Maractus can only be found at the Desert Resort where a permanent sandstorm rages, it cannot have any Ability negating sandstorm damage, nor is it Rock-, Ground-, or Steel-type, and thus is susceptible to damage by the sandstorm.

Origin

Maractus appears to be based on a flowering cactus, most likely the prickly pear, and a maraca. It also physically resembles a rabbit and may be a visual pun on the bunny ears cactus. It also seems to be based on traditional Mexican dress styles and, due to the fact that it dances and makes maraca-like sounds, may mean it probably may be based on Spanish dances, possibly the Mexican version of the Cuban Son.

Name origin

Maractus may be a combination of maraca and cactus.

Maracacchi may be a combination of maraca and mariachi.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese マラカッチ Maracacchi From maraca and mariachi
France Flag.png French Maracachi Similar to Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Maractus Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Maracamba From Maracas and ¡Ay, caramba!
Italy Flag.png Italian Maractus Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마라카치 Marakachi Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 街頭沙鈴 / 街头沙铃 Jiētóushālíng From 墨西哥街頭樂隊 Mòxīgē-jiētóuyuèduì and 沙鈴 shālíng.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese



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