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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.

Pokédexes

Galar #296

Egg Group

Grass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 SpA

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

161
Maractus

Maractus

#296

No evolutions

Darmanitan Galar Zen

Dwebble

Maractus normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Maractus sprite

Shiny

Maractus

Cactus Pokémon

#296
Grass

Height

1 m

Weight

28 kg

Base XP

161

Abilities

Water AbsorbChlorophyllStorm Drain

HP

75

Attack

86

Defense

67

Sp. Atk

106

Sp. Def

67

Speed

60

Total

461

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireIcePoisonFlyingBug

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricGrassGround
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartIngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it’s rooted, it can’t switch out.

StartAfter YouNormalStatus--15

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

StartSpiky ShieldGrassStatus--10

In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact.

4GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

8Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

12Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

16Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

20Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

24Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

28Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.

32SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

36Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical9010015

The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.

40Cotton SporeGrassStatus-10040

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.

44Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

48Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

52AcupressureNormalStatus--30

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats.

56Petal DanceGrassSpecial12010010

The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

60Cotton GuardGrassStatus--10

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Wood HammerGrassPhysical12010015

The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Class
Description
TM07Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM50Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM63Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM88Grassy TerrainGrassStatus--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.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR23SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR71Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905

The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

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 GlideGrassPhysical5510020

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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SwSh / Pokédex

Maractus

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.

Pokédexes

Galar #296

Egg Group

Grass

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

2 SpA

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

255

Base Experience

161
Maractus

Maractus

#296

No evolutions

Darmanitan Galar Zen

Dwebble

Maractus normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Maractus sprite

Shiny

Maractus

Cactus Pokémon

#296
Grass

Height

1 m

Weight

28 kg

Base XP

161

Abilities

Water AbsorbChlorophyllStorm Drain

HP

75

Attack

86

Defense

67

Sp. Atk

106

Sp. Def

67

Speed

60

Total

461

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireIcePoisonFlyingBug

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

WaterElectricGrassGround
Class
Description
StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

StartIngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it’s rooted, it can’t switch out.

StartAfter YouNormalStatus--15

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

StartSpiky ShieldGrassStatus--10

In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker that makes direct contact.

4GrowthNormalStatus--20

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

8Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

12Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

16Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

20Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

24Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

28Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness.

32SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

36Petal BlizzardGrassPhysical9010015

The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.

40Cotton SporeGrassStatus-10040

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats.

44Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

48Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

52AcupressureNormalStatus--30

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats.

56Petal DanceGrassSpecial12010010

The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

60Cotton GuardGrassStatus--10

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
Wood HammerGrassPhysical12010015

The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia.

Class
Description
TM07Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

TM11Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

TM50Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM58AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

TM63Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM88Grassy TerrainGrassStatus--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.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR23SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR35UproarNormalSpecial9010010

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

TR42Hyper VoiceNormalSpecial9010010

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TR59Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

TR65Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR71Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905

The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

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 GlideGrassPhysical5510020

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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