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#0556Unova · Generation 5

Maractus

MaracacchiCactus Pokémon

Grass

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

Height
1 m
Weight
28 kg
Abilities
Water Absorb, Chlorophyll, Storm Drain (hidden)
12Anime episodes
14Games found in
5Japanese cards
2011Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.

  • Omega Ruby

    It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.

1 more entries from older games
  • White 2

    When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.

Evolution

The Maractus line

Does not evolve.

Where to find it

Found in 14 games

Regions: Unova · Kalos · Hoenn · Galar

BlackUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Desert Resort · Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave20
WhiteUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Desert Resort · Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave20
Black 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Desert Resort · Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave19
White 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Desert Resort · Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave19
XKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
YKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Omega RubyHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Mirage IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave36-38
Alpha SapphireHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Mirage IslandWalking in tall grass or a cave36-38
SwordGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld27-60
Dappled GroveCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld29-60
Route 6Walking in the overworld29-33
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Area 2), Stony Wilderness (Area 3), Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld28-60
ShieldGalar6 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld27-60
Dappled GroveCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld29-60
Route 6Walking in the overworld29-33
Stony Wilderness · Stony Wilderness (Area 2), Stony Wilderness (Area 3), Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld28-60
Sword: The Isle of ArmorGalar4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fields of HonorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Shield: The Isle of ArmorGalar4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Fields of HonorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Insular SeaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Soothing WetlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Training LowlandsCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.35-50
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar1 location
LocationHowLevel
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure.65

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

12 episodes on record

First appearanceA Maractus Musical!BW053 · Black & White · first aired in Japan October 27, 2011

Major appearances 1

Black & White

  • BW053A Maractus Musical!2011
Minor appearances · 11 episodes

Black & White

  • BW069Climbing the Tower of Success!2012
  • BW080Clash of the Connoisseurs!2012
  • BW112Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!2013
  • BW117Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!2013
  • BW125Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!2013

Journeys

  • JN005Mind-Boggling Dynamax!2019
  • JN050A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!2021
  • JN092The Winding Path to Greatness!2021

Horizons

  • HZ008The Door That Never Opens2023
  • HZ130Hamber's Moonlight Battle2026

Movie

  • M15Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice2012

Japanese cards

5 cards across 3 sets

Pull one yourself: Black Bolt box · Battle Partners box

Black Bolt

20252 cards
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Battle Partners

20252 cards
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Ancient Roar

20231 card
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