Maractus 10/106
Set: Flashfire
Released: May 7, 2014
Pokémon
Grass Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%)
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About Maractus
It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #556
- Card Number 10/106
- Card RarityUncommon
- Illustratormatch
- Release Date07/05/2014
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Flashfire
- 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 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Exciting Shake

During your next turn, flip 6 coins instead of 2 for this Pokémon's Prickly Needles attack.
- Prickly Needles20×


Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Maractus joyfully shaking its prickly arms adorned with pink flowers, standing on rocky terrain beneath a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds, radiating energy and vibrant life.
Playability Overview
Maractus offers high-risk, high-reward play with its Prickly Needles attack relying heavily on coin flips, making it situationally powerful but inconsistent in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rocky Desert BloomThis Maractus card fits great on a rocky or desert-themed page. Use it as a lighter-toned card among other dry-land Pokémon, especially ones that have spiky or flowering traits. It brightens up rough backgrounds with its sunny blue sky and natural greenery.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Cheerful / Bright Green / Cactus Life / Sunbaked Rocks












