Maractus
#296 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Cactus 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.
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.
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Maractus
#296
No evolutions

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Shiny
Maractus
Cactus Pokémon

HP
75
Attack
86
Defense
67
Sp. Atk
106
Sp. Def
67
Speed
60
Total
461
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from





Resistances
Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 | The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. |
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Ingrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it’s rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Start | After You | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user. |
| Start | Spiky Shield | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact. |
| 4 | Growth | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| 8 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 12 | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 16 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 20 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| 24 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 28 | Sweet Scent | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. |
| 32 | Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| 36 | Petal Blizzard | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it. |
| 40 | Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| 44 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| 48 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| 52 | Acupressure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats. |
| 56 | Petal Dance | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| 60 | Cotton Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Hammer | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM41 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. |
| TM46 | Weather Ball | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM52 | Bounce | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM58 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| TM63 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM88 | Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR23 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TR42 | Hyper Voice | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR71 | Leaf Storm | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR95 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Glide | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
Water Absorb
Ability Slot 1
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage.
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Chlorophyll
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in harsh sunlight.
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Storm Drain
Hidden Ability
Draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of being hit by Water-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.




















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