Maractus

Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Maractus has a maximum CP of 2,571. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Maractus is Bullet Seed and Solar Beam.

Maractus Stats and Max CP

201 ATK

130 DEF

181 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2571 CP

Lvl 40

2274 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1624 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1299 CP

Lvl 15 Research

974 CP

Maractus's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Grass-type

#134

Great League

#1087

Ultra League

#822

Maractus Type Chart

Maractus takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Ice160.0%

Poison160.0%

Maractus takes reduced damage from:

Electric62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Water62.5%

Maractus best moveset

Bullet Seed + Solar Beam

Bullet Seed

Solar Beam

The best Grass-type moveset for Maractus is Bullet Seed and Solar Beam (10.48 DPS, 156.3 TDO). In raids, Maractus ranks #134 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Poison Jab	Solar Beam	9.30	10.84	161.6
2.	Bullet Seed	Solar Beam	9.00	10.48	156.3
3.	Poison Jab	Petal Blizzard	8.60	10.02	149.5
4.	Bullet Seed	Petal Blizzard	7.98	9.30	138.7
5.	Poison Jab	Aerial Ace	7.67	8.94	133.3
6.	Bullet Seed	Aerial Ace	7.01	8.17	121.9

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Fast Attacks

Bullet Seed7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 5
Energy 13

Effects
Bullet Seed has no special effects.
See Bullet Seed details page ↗
Poison Jab1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 7

Effects
Poison Jab has no special effects.
See Poison Jab details page ↗

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Aerial Ace55332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Bug160%
Grass160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Steel62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 45

Effects
Aerial Ace has no special effects.
See Aerial Ace details page ↗
Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 180
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 5.0s
Damage window 2.8s - 4.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Solar Beam has no special effects.
See Solar Beam details page ↗
Petal Blizzard1101002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.6s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Petal Blizzard has no special effects.
See Petal Blizzard details page ↗

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	110
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.2s

Damage	110
Energy	65

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Maractus can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Maractus can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Maractus CP Chart

At Level 50, Maractus maxes out at 2,571 CP. Raid catches are 1,231 to 1,299 CP, or 1,539 to 1,624 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 923 to 974 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2571 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	923 CP - 974 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1231 CP - 1299 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1231 CP - 1299 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1539 CP - 1624 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Maractus’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	32 CP	2	100 CP	3	169 CP
4	238 CP	5	306 CP	6	375 CP
7	444 CP	8	512 CP	9	581 CP
10	650 CP	11	714 CP	12	779 CP
13	844 CP	14	909 CP	15	974 CP
16	1039 CP	17	1104 CP	18	1169 CP
19	1234 CP	20	1299 CP	21	1364 CP
22	1429 CP	23	1494 CP	24	1559 CP
25	1624 CP	26	1689 CP	27	1754 CP
28	1819 CP	29	1884 CP	30	1949 CP
31	1982 CP	32	2014 CP	33	2046 CP
34	2079 CP	35	2111 CP	36	2144 CP
37	2176 CP	38	2209 CP	39	2241 CP
40	2274 CP	41	2303 CP	42	2332 CP
43	2361 CP	44	2390 CP	45	2420 CP
46	2450 CP	47	2480 CP	48	2510 CP
49	2540 CP	50	2571 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Maractus

Mega Pokémon that boost Maractus’s Grass-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Maractus.

Grass

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#556
Height	1 m
Weight	28 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Family and Evolution

Maractus family

Maractus’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Maractus

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.49 m	0.5 m	1 m	1.5 m	2 m

Size bounds

Maractus's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.49 m1′07″	0.5 m1′08″
XS	0.5 m1′08″	0.75 m2′06″
M	0.75 m2′06″	1.25 m4′01″
XL	1.25 m4′01″	1.5 m4′11″
XXL	1.5 m4′11″	2 m6′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Maractus from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Maractus

Maractus high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Maractus. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Maractus Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
White	Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.
Black 2, White 2	When it moves rhythmically, it makes a sound similar to maracas, making the surprised Pokémon flee.
X, Omega Ruby	It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.
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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Maractus in Pokémon GO?

Maractus’s best moves are Bullet Seed and Solar Beam, for 10.48 DPS and 156.3 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Maractus’s strengths and weaknesses?

Grass-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.

How does Maractus perform in Raids?

Maractus ranks #134 among Grass-type attackers (D Tier).

What is Maractus’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Maractus tops out at 2,274 CP at Level 40 and 2,571 CP at Level 50.

Can Maractus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Maractus can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Maractus Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Maractus cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Maractus?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Maractus: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Poison Jab

Solar Beam

9.30

10.84

161.6

Bullet Seed

Solar Beam

9.00

10.48

156.3

Poison Jab

Petal Blizzard

8.60

10.02

149.5

Bullet Seed

Petal Blizzard

7.98

9.30

138.7

Poison Jab

Aerial Ace

7.67

8.94

133.3

Bullet Seed

Aerial Ace

7.01

8.17

121.9

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	5
Energy	13

Damage

Energy

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 1.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Cloudy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.4s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	7

Damage

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

2.0s - 2.3s

Damage	60
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage

180

Energy

100

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage

150

Energy

Damage	110
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.6s - 2.2s

Damage

110

Energy

100

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.6s - 2.2s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage

110

Energy

Max CP

2571 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

923 CP - 974 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

1231 CP - 1299 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

1231 CP - 1299 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1539 CP - 1624 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

32 CP

100 CP

169 CP

238 CP

306 CP

375 CP

444 CP

512 CP

581 CP

650 CP

714 CP

779 CP

844 CP

909 CP

974 CP

1039 CP

1104 CP

1169 CP

1234 CP

1299 CP

1364 CP

1429 CP

1494 CP

1559 CP

1624 CP

1689 CP

1754 CP

1819 CP

1884 CP

1949 CP

1982 CP

2014 CP

2046 CP

2079 CP

2111 CP

2144 CP

2176 CP

2209 CP

2241 CP

2274 CP

2303 CP

2332 CP

2361 CP

2390 CP

2420 CP

2450 CP

2480 CP

2510 CP

2540 CP

2571 CP

Pokédex Number

#556

Height

1 m

Weight

28 kg

Region

Generation 5

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

XXS

XXL

0.49 m

0.5 m

1 m

1.5 m

2 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.49 m1′07″

0.5 m1′08″

0.75 m2′06″

1.25 m4′01″

1.5 m4′11″

XXL

1.5 m4′11″

2 m6′07″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Black

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

White

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

Black 2, White 2

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

X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

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.

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.

Maractus Stats and Max CP

Maractus's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Maractus Type Chart

Maractus takes increased damage from:

Maractus takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Maractus family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Maractus

Maractus high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Maractus in Pokémon GO?

What are Maractus’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Maractus perform in Raids?

What is Maractus’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Maractus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Maractus Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Maractus?

Overview and stats

Maractus Stats and Max CP

Maractus's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Maractus Type Chart

Maractus takes increased damage from:

Maractus takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Grass

Maractus family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Maractus

Maractus high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Maractus in Pokémon GO?

What are Maractus’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Maractus perform in Raids?

What is Maractus’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Maractus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Maractus Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Maractus?