Where can I find Maractus in SoulGold?

Maractus can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Maractus?

Maractus is a grass-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Maractus learn in SoulGold?

Maractus can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Maractusin Pokémon SoulGold

grass

Pokédex Entry

Cactus Pokémon

Arid regions are their habitat. When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Grass

Dex

#556

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Changes water into HP.

Chlorophyll(Secondary)

Raises Speed in sunshine.

Storm Drain(Hidden)

Draws in Water moves.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

grass

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

161

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Miracleseed(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×2poison ×2flying ×2bug ×2

Resists

water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Maractus can be found in Vajra Desert West (very rare). Wild ones range from level 26 to 30.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (22)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Spiky ShieldLevel: 1Spiky Shield	grass	0	0	10
1	Spiky ShieldLevel: 1Spiky Shield	Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	After YouLevel: 1After You	normal	0	0	15
1	After YouLevel: 1After You	Helps out the target, letting it move next.
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	grass	0	0	20
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
4	GrowthLevel: 4Growth	normal	0	0	0
4	GrowthLevel: 4Growth	Forces the body to grow, raising Attack and Sp. Atk.Forces the body to grow and heightens Sp. Atk.
8	Mega DrainLevel: 8Mega Drain	grass	40	100	0
8	Mega DrainLevel: 8Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
12	Leech SeedLevel: 12Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
12	Leech SeedLevel: 12Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
16	Sucker PunchLevel: 16Sucker Punch	dark	0	100	5
16	Sucker PunchLevel: 16Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	bug	0	0	20
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
24	Giga DrainLevel: 24Giga Drain	grass	0	100	0
24	Giga DrainLevel: 24Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
28	Needle ArmLevel: 28Needle Arm	grass	60	100	15
28	Needle ArmLevel: 28Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
32	SynthesisLevel: 32Synthesis	grass	0	0	5
32	SynthesisLevel: 32Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
36	Petal BlizzardLevel: 36Petal Blizzard	grass	90	100	15
36	Petal BlizzardLevel: 36Petal Blizzard	Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack all.
40	Cotton SporeLevel: 40Cotton Spore	grass	0	0	40
40	Cotton SporeLevel: 40Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
44	Sunny DayLevel: 44Sunny Day	fire	0	0	5
44	Sunny DayLevel: 44Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
48	Solar BeamLevel: 48Solar Beam	grass	120	100	10
48	Solar BeamLevel: 48Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	normal	0	0	30
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	The user sharply raises one of its stats.
56	Petal DanceLevel: 56Petal Dance	grass	70	100	0
56	Petal DanceLevel: 56Petal Dance	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
60	Solar BladeLevel: 60Solar Blade	grass	125	100	10
60	Solar BladeLevel: 60Solar Blade	Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light.
65	Seed FlareLevel: 65Seed Flare	grass	120	85	5
65	Seed FlareLevel: 65Seed Flare	Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def.
70	Tail GlowLevel: 70Tail Glow	bug	0	0	20
70	Tail GlowLevel: 70Tail Glow	Flash light that drastically Flashes a light that sharply raises Sp. Atk.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	grass	0	100	30
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
BounceBounce	flying	85	85	5
BounceBounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	0	100	10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	0	90	10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
Wood HammerWood Hammer	grass	120	100	15
Wood HammerWood Hammer	Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.
SpikesSpikes	ground	0	0	20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	0	55	15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	0	0	10
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	The ground turns to grass for 5 turns. Restores HP.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	0	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	1	0	20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.