Is Maractus Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Grass-type with AbilityWater Absorb for Water immunity. Decent Special Attack but low Speed. Handles Olivia and Hapu, but outclassed by every other Grass option in Alola. Forgettable.
Maractus resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Maractus's weaknesses hard.
Maractus trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Maractus's weaknesses hard.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.
Maractus trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Maractus resists most of Hapu's coverage and hits back hard.
Maractus trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Maractus has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Maractus's weaknesses hard.
Maractus trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Maractus cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Maractus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Maractus in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Maractus is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Maractus Weakness
Maractus is weak to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Maractus Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Maractus
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salamence builds →Fly 2x122-144%KO Fire Fang 2x59-70% | ||
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x52-61% Gust 2x41-50% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salamence builds →Fly 2x118-139%KO Fire Fang 2x56-68% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x56-68% Gust 2x39-46% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salamence builds →Fly 2x123-145%KO Fire Fang 2x61-73% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Butterfree builds →Silver Wind 2x61-73% Gust 2x42-50% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salamence builds →Fly 2x118-140%KO Fire Fang 2x58-70% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x66-78% Infestation 2x26-31% | ||
Oricorio Fire | C | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salamence builds →Fly 2x122-143%KO Fire Fang 2x59-70% | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x122-143%KO Flame Charge 2x42-50% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Masquerain builds →Air Cutter 2x66-78% Infestation 2x25-31% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x151-178%KO Venoshock 2x78-92% Leech Life 2x41-48% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x148-175%KO Smog 2x25-30% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x108-128%KO Fly 2x82-97% U-turn 2x44-52% | ||
 Turtonator FireDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Turtonator builds →Overheat 2x130-153%KO Venoshock 2x44-52% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x134-158%KO Smog 2x21-26% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x170-201%KO Bug Buzz 2x119-140%KO Hurricane 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x144-169%KO Air Slash 2x84-99% | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x145-171%KO Sludge Bomb 2x102-120%KO Leech Life 2x39-47% Acrobatics 2x28-33% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x144-169%KO Sludge Bomb 2x68-80% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x171-201%KO Bug Buzz 2x119-140%KO Hurricane 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x182-214%KO Smog 2x29-35% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x142-168%KO Air Slash 2x84-99% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x190-224%KO X-Scissor 2x52-61% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x153-181%KO Smog 2x21-25% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x175-206%KO Bug Buzz 2x122-144%KO Hurricane 2x99-117%KO Poison Jab 2x38-45% | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Rayquaza builds →Fly 2x134-158%KO Overheat 2x128-151%KO Ice Beam 2x89-105%KO | ||
 Altaria Dragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Altaria builds →Sky Attack 2x156-184%KO Fire Blast 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x47-56% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x186-219%KO Smog 2x29-34% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x194-228%KO Poison Jab 2x52-61% X-Scissor 2x52-61% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Arcanine can KO Maractus with Flare Blitz (195-230%).
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x195-230%KO Extreme Speed44-51% Close Combat65-77% Wild Charge24-29% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Quagsire builds →Scald8-9% Earthquake12-14% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake17-20% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemIapapaberry NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Jellicent builds →Scald10-12% Ice Beam 2x45-53% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Maractus View Gastrodon builds →Scald10-12% Earthquake12-14% | ||
Maractus Evolutions
No evolution chain to worry about here. Maractus is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Maractus Best Moveset
Grass at 106 Sp. Atk with AbilityWater Absorb healing from Water, AbilityChlorophyll doubling Speed in sun, and AbilityStorm Drain absorbing Water as a hidden ability. MoveSpiky Shield protects and damages. But 60 Speed without sun and Grass-only coverage leave the moveset outclassed by every other Chlorophyll Grass-type.
Best Build
Maractus best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Maractus gets Bounce and Bullet Seed exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Flying and Bug coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Petal Dance and Solar Beam.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Maractus Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Chlorophyll changes the entire equation for Maractus. The 461 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Giga Drain with Leftovers is the standard set.
Chlorophyll is what you want on Maractus. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Water Absorb, Storm Drain) work on paper but Chlorophyll is what makes Maractus worth using.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Maractus is a special attacker with base 106 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Giga Drain, Leech Seed, Sunnyday, and Solarbeam. Giga Drain leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Maractus joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves