Maractus (#0556) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk8681–151159–298

Def6764–130125–256

SpA10699–173195–342

SpD6764–130125–256

Spe6058–123112–240

Total461Higher than 54% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fire2×Flying2×Ice2×Poison2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingRockGhostSteelPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

With Storm Drain: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Storm DrainHidden ability
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Maractus does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 20

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1After YouMakes the target act next this turn.NormalStatus——15

1IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Spiky ShieldBlocks damaging attacks and damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP.GrassStatus——10

4GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

8Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

12Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

16Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

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

24Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

28Sweet ScentLowers the target’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

32SynthesisHeals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.GrassStatus——5

36Petal BlizzardInflicts regular damage.GrassPhys90100%15

40Cotton SporeLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.GrassStatus—100%40

44Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

48Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

52AcupressureRaises one of a friendly Pokémon’s stats at random by two stages.NormalStatus——30

56Petal DanceHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.GrassSpec120100%10

60Cotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 32

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

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM46Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

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

TM52BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM63Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM88Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR42Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR71Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR95Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 2

EggWood HammerUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.GrassPhys120100%15

EggWorry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

Tutor 1

TutorGrassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Cactus Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpA
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 161
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Grass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 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