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	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Spiky ShieldLevel: 1Spiky Shield	Evades attack, and damages the foe if struck.
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	PWR35	ACC100	PP35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
1	After YouLevel: 1After You	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	After YouLevel: 1After You	Helps out the target, letting it move next.
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	IngrainLevel: 1Ingrain	Lays roots that restore HP. The user can't switch out.
4	GrowthLevel: 4Growth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
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	PWR40	ACC100	PP0
8	Mega DrainLevel: 8Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
12	Leech SeedLevel: 12Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
12	Leech SeedLevel: 12Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
16	Sucker PunchLevel: 16Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
16	Sucker PunchLevel: 16Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
20	Pin MissileLevel: 20Pin Missile	Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
24	Giga DrainLevel: 24Giga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
24	Giga DrainLevel: 24Giga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
28	Needle ArmLevel: 28Needle Arm	grass	PWR60	ACC100	PP15
28	Needle ArmLevel: 28Needle Arm	Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching.
32	SynthesisLevel: 32Synthesis	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
32	SynthesisLevel: 32Synthesis	Restores HP. The amount varies with the weather.
36	Petal BlizzardLevel: 36Petal Blizzard	grass	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
36	Petal BlizzardLevel: 36Petal Blizzard	Stirs up a violent storm of petals to attack all.
40	Cotton SporeLevel: 40Cotton Spore	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
40	Cotton SporeLevel: 40Cotton Spore	Spores cling to the foes, Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing Speed.
44	Sunny DayLevel: 44Sunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
44	Sunny DayLevel: 44Sunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
48	Solar BeamLevel: 48Solar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
48	Solar BeamLevel: 48Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
52	AcupressureLevel: 52Acupressure	The user sharply raises one of its stats.
56	Petal DanceLevel: 56Petal Dance	grass	PWR70	ACC100	PP0
56	Petal DanceLevel: 56Petal Dance	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
60	Solar BladeLevel: 60Solar Blade	grass	PWR125	ACC100	PP10
60	Solar BladeLevel: 60Solar Blade	Charges first turn, then chops with a blade of light.
65	Seed FlareLevel: 65Seed Flare	grass	PWR120	ACC85	PP5
65	Seed FlareLevel: 65Seed Flare	Generates a shock wave that sharply reduces Sp. Def.
70	Tail GlowLevel: 70Tail Glow	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
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	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
Bullet SeedBullet Seed	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
BounceBounce	flying	PWR85	ACC85	PP5
BounceBounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
Worry SeedWorry Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Worry SeedWorry Seed	Plants a seed on the foe giving it Insomnia.
Leech SeedLeech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Leech SeedLeech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	A barrage of hard seeds is fired at the foe.
Wood HammerWood Hammer	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
Wood HammerWood Hammer	Slams the body into a foe. The user gets hurt too.
SpikesSpikes	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
SpikesSpikes	Sets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	grass	PWR0	ACC55	PP15
Grass WhistleGrass Whistle	Lulls the foe into sleep with a pleasant melody.
Grassy TerrainGrassy Terrain	grass	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
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	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Nature PowerNature Power	normal	PWR1	ACC0	PP20	TM96TM96
Nature PowerNature Power	The type of attack varies depending on the location.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.