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Maractus (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Grass type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games.
Physiology and Behaviour[]
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 features further such green spikes arranged in a five-pointed star.
When Maractus moves its body rhythmically, it emits sounds reminiscent of maracas being played. This allows Maractus to produce up-tempo songs and dances that it can use to scare away predators. Avian Pokémon in particular may try to feed on its flower seeds.
Maractus live in arid regions and dry desert-like areas.
Appearances[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds. |
| Pokémon White | Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee. |
| Pokémon White 2 | When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds. |
| Pokémon Y | Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | |
| Pokémon White | |
| Pokémon Black 2 | |
| Pokémon White 2 | |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
| Pokémon Shield | Dappled Grove, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
Base Stats[]
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 86 |
| Defense | 67 |
| Sp. Attack | 106 |
| Sp. Defense | 67 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 461 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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Trivia[]
- Maractus is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 461.
- Two of Maractus's Abilities revolve around how a real-world cactus stores water with great efficiency: Water Absorb absorbs direct damage from Water-type moves to restore health from them as well as making it immune to them, while Storm Drain draws in Water-type moves directed at another target, also making it immune.
- Although Maractus can only be found at the Desert Resort in Generation V where a permanent sandstorm rages, it cannot have any Ability negating sandstorm damage, nor is it Rock-, Ground-, or Steel-type, and thus it is susceptible to damage by the sandstorm.