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National No. 556

Maractus

Cactus Pokémon

Plant
Generation V
1 m Size
28 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0556
Maractus

Description

Once each year, this Pokémon scatters its seeds. They’re jam-packed with nutrients, making them a precious food source out in the desert.

Abilities

Ability 1

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Ability 2

Chlorophyll

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Hidden Ability

Storm Drain

Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1 m / 3'28"
Weight 28 kg / 61.73 lbs
Color Green
Body
Blob Pokémon consisting of a head and a base
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 161
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Grass
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation V / Unova
Available since Black / White · Generation V
Form Maractus
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Maractus
French Maracachi
German Maracamba
Spanish Maractus
Italian Maractus
Japanese マラカッチ Maracacchi
Korean 마라카치 Maracacchi
Chinese 沙鈴仙人掌 / 沙铃仙人掌 Jiētóushālíng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

10 descriptions

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Miracle Seed
Miracle Seed
5% · Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Maractus
Maractus
Nº556

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Maractus

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
86
-
81 - 151
159 - 298
Defense
67
-
64 - 130
125 - 256
Sp Attack.
106
+2 EV
99 - 173
195 - 342
Defense Esp.
67
-
64 - 130
125 - 256
Speed
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Total
461
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
86
Lv 50: 81 - 151 Lv 100: 159 - 298
Df.
67
Lv 50: 64 - 130 Lv 100: 125 - 256
At. Esp. +2 EV
106
Lv 50: 99 - 173 Lv 100: 195 - 342
Df. Esp.
67
Lv 50: 64 - 130 Lv 100: 125 - 256
Vel.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Total +2 EV
461

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Peck No.64 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Sweet Scent No.230 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Growth No.74 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Pin Missile No.42 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 25
Hit 95%
Mega Drain No.72 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Synthesis No.235 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Cotton Spore No.178 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 100%
Needle Arm No.302 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
PP 15
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Giga Drain No.202 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Acupressure No.367 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Ingrain No.275 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Petal Dance No.80 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 56
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Sucker Punch No.389 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Sunny Day No.241 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Solar Beam No.76 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Cotton Guard No.538 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 60
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
After You No.495 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Petal Blizzard No.572 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Spiky Shield No.596 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Leech Seed No.73 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 90%