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Maractus

The Cactus Pokémon

Height: 3'3" (1m) Weight: 61.6lbs (28kg)

#556

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  • N: #556
  • U: #119

  • Maractus's Damage Multipliers

  • Maractus's Base Stats

    • HP
      75
      64.1%
      B
    • Attack
      86
      67.8%
      B
    • Defense
      67
      50.7%
      C+
    • Sp. Attack
      106
      89.1%
      A
    • Sp. Defense
      67
      53.1%
      C+
    • Speed
      60
      42.1%
      C-
    • Total:
      461
      59.1%
      B-

  • Maractus Evolution Chart

    Maractus does not evolve.

  • Maractus's Abilities

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    Water Absorb Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
    Chlorophyll Boosts the Pokémon's Speed in sunshine.
    Hidden Storm Drain Draws in all Water-type moves to up Sp. Attack.
    Water Absorb Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
    Chlorophyll Boosts the Pokémon's Speed in sunshine.
    Hidden Storm Drain Draws in all Water-type moves to up Sp. Attack.

  • Maractus Level Up Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    55 Cotton Guard gra 10 - - No Damage. The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user?s Defense stat.
    10 Pin Missile bug 20 25 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
    26 Giga Drain gra 10 75 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
    45 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    42 Sucker Punch dar 5 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
    33 Ingrain gra 20 - - No Damage. Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
    6 Growth nor 20 - - No Damage. The user's body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
    18 Cotton Spore gra 40 - 100% No Damage. Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
    22 Needle Arm gra 15 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
    15 Synthesis gra 5 - - No Damage. -
    29 Acupressure nor 30 - - No Damage. The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.
    38 Petal Dance gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
    13 Mega Drain gra 15 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    50 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    - Absorb gra 25 20 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    - Peck fly 35 35 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
    57 After You nor 15 - - No Damage. The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
    3 Sweet Scent nor 20 - 100% No Damage. A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    55 Cotton Guard gra 10 - - No Damage. The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user?s Defense stat.
    10 Pin Missile bug 20 25 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
    26 Giga Drain gra 10 75 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
    45 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    42 Sucker Punch dar 5 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
    33 Ingrain gra 20 - - No Damage. Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
    6 Growth nor 20 - - No Damage. The user's body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
    18 Cotton Spore gra 40 - 100% No Damage. Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
    22 Needle Arm gra 15 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
    15 Synthesis gra 5 - - No Damage. -
    29 Acupressure nor 30 - - No Damage. The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.
    38 Petal Dance gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
    13 Mega Drain gra 15 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    50 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    - Absorb gra 25 20 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    - Peck fly 35 35 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
    57 After You nor 15 - - No Damage. The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
    3 Sweet Scent nor 20 - 100% No Damage. A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    42 Sucker Punch dar 5 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
    29 Acupressure nor 30 - - No Damage. The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.
    3 Sweet Scent nor 20 - 100% No Damage. A sweet scent that lowers the foe's evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.
    - Absorb gra 25 20 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    - After You nor 15 - - No Damage. The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
    - Peck fly 35 35 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
    6 Growth nor 20 - - No Damage. The user's body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
    33 Ingrain gra 20 - - No Damage. Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
    45 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    - Cotton Guard gra 10 - - No Damage. The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user?s Defense stat.
    26 Giga Drain gra 10 75 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
    38 Petal Dance gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
    22 Needle Arm gra 15 60 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
    18 Cotton Spore gra 40 - 100% No Damage. Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
    15 Synthesis gra 5 - - No Damage. -
    50 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    13 Mega Drain gra 15 40 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
    55 Cotton Guard gra 10 - - No Damage. The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user?s Defense stat.
    10 Pin Missile bug 20 25 95% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
    57 After You nor 15 - - No Damage. The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
    48 Petal Blizzard gra 15 90 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it.

  • Maractus TM Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM040 Aerial Ace fly 20 60 - Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
    TM053 Energy Ball gra 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
    TM086 Grass Knot gra 20 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
    TM084 Poison Jab poi 20 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM020 Safeguard nor 25 - - No Damage. The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
    TM022 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM011 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM040 Aerial Ace fly 20 60 - Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
    TM053 Energy Ball gra 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
    TM086 Grass Knot gra 20 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
    TM084 Poison Jab poi 20 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM020 Safeguard nor 25 - - No Damage. The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
    TM022 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM011 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    TM040 Aerial Ace fly 20 60 - Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
    TM045 Attract nor 15 - 100% No Damage. Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
    TM100 Confide nor 20 - - No Damage. The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
    TM032 Double Team nor 15 - - No Damage. By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
    TM053 Energy Ball gra 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
    TM042 Facade nor 20 70 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
    TM021 Frustration nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
    TM086 Grass Knot gra 20 - 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.
    TM010 Hidden Power nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
    TM096 Nature Power nor 20 - - No Damage. An attack that makes use of nature's power. Its effects vary depending on the user's environment.
    TM084 Poison Jab poi 20 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
    TM017 Protect nor 10 - - No Damage. It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
    TM044 Rest psy 10 - - No Damage. The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
    TM027 Return nor 20 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
    TM048 Round nor 15 60 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
    TM020 Safeguard nor 25 - - No Damage. The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
    TM088 Sleep Talk nor 10 - - No Damage. While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
    TM022 Solar Beam gra 10 120 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
    TM090 Substitute nor 10 - - No Damage. The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
    TM011 Sunny Day fir 5 - - No Damage. The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
    TM087 Swagger nor 15 - 90% No Damage. The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
    TM006 Toxic poi 10 - 90% No Damage. A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

  • Maractus HM Move List

    Maractus does learn any moves by HM.

  • Maractus Tutor Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Maractus does learn any moves by tutoring.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    After You nor 15 - - No Damage. The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.
    Bounce fly 5 85 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Drain Punch fig 10 75 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
    Endeavor nor 5 - 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def -
    Giga Drain gra 10 75 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
    Helping Hand nor 20 - - No Damage. A move that boosts the power of the ally's attack in a Double Battle.
    Hyper Voice nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
    Knock Off dar 25 65 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
    Seed Bomb gra 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
    Sleep Talk nor 10 - - No Damage. While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
    Snore nor 15 50 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
    Synthesis gra 5 - - No Damage. -
    Uproar nor 10 90 100% Special Attack, damage based on Sp.Atk and Sp.Def The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
    Worry Seed gra 10 - 100% No Damage. A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Maractus does learn any moves by tutoring.

  • Maractus Egg Move List

    • Gen V
    • Gen VI
    bw Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Bounce fly 5 85 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Bullet Seed gra 30 25 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
    Grass Whistle gra 15 - 55% No Damage. The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
    Leech Seed gra 10 - 90% No Damage. A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
    Seed Bomb gra 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
    Spikes gro 20 - - No Damage. The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
    Wood Hammer gra 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
    Worry Seed gra 10 - 100% No Damage. A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
    b2w2 Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Bounce fly 5 85 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Bullet Seed gra 30 25 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
    Grass Whistle gra 15 - 55% No Damage. The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
    Leech Seed gra 10 - 90% No Damage. A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
    Seed Bomb gra 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
    Spikes gro 20 - - No Damage. The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
    Wood Hammer gra 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
    Worry Seed gra 10 - 100% No Damage. A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.
    xy Name Type PP Pwr. Acc. Class Definition
    Bounce fly 5 85 85% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
    Bullet Seed gra 30 25 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.
    Grass Whistle gra 15 - 55% No Damage. The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.
    Grassy Terrain gra 10 - - No Damage. The user turns the ground under everyone's feet to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn.
    Leech Seed gra 10 - 90% No Damage. A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.
    Seed Bomb gra 15 80 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above.
    Spikes gro 20 - - No Damage. The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
    Wood Hammer gra 15 120 100% Physical Attack, damage based on Atk and Def The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot.
    Worry Seed gra 10 - 100% No Damage. A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia.

  • Maractus's Egg Group