Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Attack carry most of Maractus's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.
When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.
Maractus Weakness
Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Grimer Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Grimer builds →Sludge 2x40-48% Venoshock 2x40-48% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x52-62% Flame Charge 2x44-52% Ember 2x35-43% | ||
 Koffing Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Koffing builds →Sludge 2x48-57% Venoshock 2x48-57% Clear Smog 2x40-48% Smog 2x24-29% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x40-48% Ember 2x27-33% Smog 2x16-19% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x60-70% Flame Charge 2x37-45% Ember 2x56-67% Gust 2x37-45% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Braviary builds →Wing Attack 2x78-93% Aerial Ace 2x78-93% Peck 2x46-54% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mandibuzz builds →Pluck 2x48-57% Gust 2x30-35% | ||
 Sigilyph Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Sigilyph builds →Air Cutter 2x67-80% Gust 2x46-54% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Growlithe builds →Flame Burst 2x60-70% Fire Fang 2x54-64% Flame Wheel 2x51-61% Flame Charge 2x43-51% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x80-94% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Braviary builds →Fly 2x109-129%KO U-turn 2x58-69% Wing Attack 2x75-89% Aerial Ace 2x75-89% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x68-80% U-turn 2x35-42% Pluck 2x46-54% Incinerate 2x27-32% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Leavanny builds →Bug Bite 2x65-77% Struggle Bug 2x41-49% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x81-96% Poison Sting 2x14-18% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Braviary builds →Fly 2x111-131%KO U-turn 2x57-67% Wing Attack 2x75-88% Aerial Ace 2x75-88% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x66-78% U-turn 2x35-42% Pluck 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x27-32% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Leavanny builds →X-Scissor 2x86-101%KO Bug Bite 2x64-76% Aerial Ace 2x43-50% Struggle Bug 2x40-48% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x147-173%KO Fly 2x42-50% Leech Life 2x56-67% U-turn 2x49-58% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Sting 2x14-17% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Braviary builds →Fly 2x111-131%KO Air Slash 2x51-60% U-turn 2x58-68% Wing Attack 2x76-90% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x67-79% Air Slash 2x51-60% U-turn 2x35-42% Pluck 2x46-54% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Fire Blast 2x149-176%KO Fly 2x43-51% Leech Life 2x57-68% U-turn 2x51-60% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Roserade builds →Venoshock 2x83-98% Poison Sting 2x13-16% | ||
Braviary Normal | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Braviary builds →Fly 2x113-134%KO Air Slash 2x53-62% U-turn 2x59-69% Wing Attack 2x76-90% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mandibuzz builds →Fly 2x68-80% Air Slash 2x51-60% U-turn 2x36-43% Pluck 2x45-54% | ||
 Muk Poison | C | |
Obtain MethodCastelia Sewers Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Muk builds →Gunk Shot 2x131-154%KO Fire Blast 2x55-65% Sludge Wave 2x71-84% Sludge Bomb 2x68-80% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Maractus with Outrage (86-102%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (97-114%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed38-45% Outrage86-102%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain11-13% Fire Blast 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Scald9-11% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake53-62% Ice Shard 2x85-100%KO Superpower84-99% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Maractus is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Maractus easily with 57 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Bounce, Bullet Seed, Grass Whistle and 5 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Maractus Best Moveset
Maractus's job is getting Spikes up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Stormdrain helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity. Synthesis keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Maractus best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Spikes
- Sucker Punch
- Synthesis
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Maractus gets Bounce and Bullet Seed exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Flying and Bug coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Petal Dance and Solar Beam.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Maractus Locations
moderate rates for Maractus across 4 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Maractus in Black 2 & White 2
Before you go hunting for Maractus, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. Black 2 and White 2 each have different walking encounters at Lv. 19+.
Maractus Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Maractus. The 461 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a setup sweeper. Giga Drain with Leftovers is the standard set.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Maractus. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Storm Drain) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Maractus worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Maractus is leaning toward the special side (base 106 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a setup sweeper.
In Black 2 & White 2, Storm Drain is the hidden ability. It redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Worth hunting for if you want Maractus to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Maractus joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves