Maractus (Flashfire 10) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Maractus from the Flashfire set is an uncommon Basic Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP, numbered 10. Its signature attack, Prickly Needles, highlights its coin-flip-focused battle style.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Exciting Shake (Grass): Allows flipping 6 coins instead of 2 on the next turn’s Prickly Needles attack.
• Prickly Needles (Colorless ×2): Deals 20 damage times the number of heads from 2 coin flips.
• Flavor Text: “It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.”
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This guide covers Maractus from the Flashfire set (set code xy2), card number 10—an uncommon featuring illustrator match’s distinctive artwork.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identify this card by the Flashfire set symbol, card number 10, and the illustrator credit to match. The card’s image can be found at /images/xy2/xy2-10.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique attack Exciting Shake can increase the coin flips for Prickly Needles, potentially boosting damage output in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store this uncommon Maractus in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Flashfire (xy2): Maractus appears as a Basic Grass-type with a musical theme, featuring two attacks that synergize through coin flips. This set printing is the only known version for this card.