Maractus Collector’s Guide: Black White Set #11

Character Intro

Maractus from the Black White set is an uncommon card numbered 11. It has 80 HP and two attacks—Mega Drain and Pin Missile—making it a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Water (-20)
• Flavor Text: It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.
• Attacks:
• Mega Drain: Deals 20 damage and heals 20 damage from Maractus.
• Pin Missile: Flip 4 coins; does 20 damage times the number of heads.
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Black White set printing of Maractus, card number 11. It is an uncommon card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Maractus card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “bw1-11,” rarity, and illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): Maractus appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a focus on healing and multi-hit attacks. This set introduced a variety of Pokémon with unique abilities and strategies, although Maractus itself has no abilities.