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Maractus 12/114

Name: Maractus #12 - Black & White | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw1-12
Price: 0.6 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Black & White Base Released: Apr 25, 2011

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 28.5 packs (3.5%)

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0.60 $0.02 (3.45%)

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About Maractus

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

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Maractus
National Pokédex #556
Card Number 12/114
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date25/04/2011
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Black & White Base
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Constant Rattle
Flip 3 coins. If 1 of them is heads, this attack does 10 damage. If 2 of them are heads, this attack does 30 damage. If all of them are heads, this attack does 60 damage.
Giga Drain50
Heal from this Pokémon the same amount of damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Maractus standing amidst vibrant grass under dappled sunlight, its flower-tipped arms raised rhythmically as if preparing to create maraca-like sounds in a serene, lush, forested clearing.

Playability Overview

Maractus offers moderate damage with potential healing but is limited by reliance on coin flips and average HP, making it situational rather than a consistently strong choice in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny Desert BloomThis card fits great as a fresh highlight on a desert or arid-themed page. Place it alongside other cacti or grass-types that thrive in dry, open environments for a natural flow. Its soft green and warm background pairs nicely with other bright, calm cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Relaxed / Soft Green / Cactus Life / Arid Landscape