#0556 · Gen 5 · 461 BST
Maractus
A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 106 base Special Attack. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/95/78/113/78/72
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/151/130/173/130/123
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
Draws in all Water-type moves. Instead of being hit by Water-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Maractus
Maractus is a Grass/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 461. A Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 106 base Special Attack. Common ability: Water Absorb.
Best stat: Special Attack (106 base)
Maractus's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 106 base Special Attack and 60 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Water Absorb
- Chlorophyll
- Storm Drain
How to use Maractus competitively
Open the damage calculator with Maractus selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Maractus appears in the species dropdown. Drop Maractus into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0556 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Grass / None |
| Abilities | Water Absorb, Chlorophyll, Storm Drain |
| Base Stat Total | 461 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 86 / 67 / 106 / 67 / 60 |