Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Maractus [Black/White]
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Weakness Chart for Grass-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks. Note: Pokemon with the Storm Drain ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Maractus? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Maractus, the extraordinary Grass-typed Pokémon! It's to see Maractus show up as a Black/White opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Want to master Maractus's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Dominating single battles, Maractus is a superb Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with intense special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Maractus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Maractus heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Maractus's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Maractus afterwards). ◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn). ◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Maractus by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises Maractus's attack and special attack by 1 stage; 2 in sun).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Maractus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
In double battles, Maractus's Special Sweeper role is a dazzling. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using destructive special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Maractus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Water Absorb, Maractus heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by water moves; water immunity. With a Miracle Seed equipped to it, Maractus's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Petal Dance is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Maractus afterwards). ◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn). ◆ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Maractus by a weather-dependent amount). ◆ Growth is a status move (raises Maractus's attack and special attack by 1 stage; 2 in sun).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Maractus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Maractus.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Maractus can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Maractus
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Sunny day + Growth
Moves: Safeguard + Petal dance
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Protect, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Maractus's stats
Acupressure
Cotton Guard
Growth
Most notable and possible best moves for Maractus
Knock Off
Protect
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Maractus in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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