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Maractus 16/124

Name: Maractus #16 - Dragons Exalted | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw6-16
Price: 0.26 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragons Exalted Released: Aug 15, 2012

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Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 12 packs (8.3%)

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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 16/124
Card RarityUncommon
Illustratorsui
Release Date15/08/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dragons Exalted
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

Stun Needle20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Reinforced Needle40+
If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 40 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Maractus joyfully jumping amidst lush greenery and stone steps, its flower-like arms raised high under a partly cloudy sky, radiating vibrant energy and rhythm like a living maraca.

Playability Overview

Maractus has moderate HP and useful paralysis potential, but its reliance on Pokémon Tools for strong damage and lack of direct synergy limit its competitive viability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert OasisThis Maractus card fits great on a page focused on dry, sunny habitats. Use it as a nice middle spot surrounded by other Grass-types or Pokémon that thrive in arid or semi-arid settings. The mix of old stone buildings and greenery gives a nice balance between nature and civilization.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Sunny / Earthy Green / Arid Region / Urban Nature