
Maractus is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by the artist sui and is part of the Dragons Exalted set from the Black & White series,…
Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Dragons Exalted set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 16/124 and is classified as Uncommon. The Dragons Exalted set was released on August 15, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “Arid regions are their habitat. They move rhythmically, making a sound similar to maracas.”.
Card name: Maractus
Card number: 16/124
Set: Dragons Exalted
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 90
Artist: sui
Release date: August 15, 2012
National Pokédex number: 556
Maractus is most often collected as part of a complete Dragons Exalted set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Maractus was illustrated by sui.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Maractus is about
For context, the Dragons Exalted set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dragons Exalted set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Maractus is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 3 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Maractus sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3 copies to date.
Maractus appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black & White 12 (around $6.31), McDonald's Collection 2011 2 (around $6.28) and Black Bolt 93 (around $3.52).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Maractus pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Dragons Exalted set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dragons Exalted set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Maractus is from the Dragons Exalted set (Black & White series), numbered 16/124 with the Uncommon rarity.
Maractus is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 3 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Maractus sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Dragons Exalted set was released on August 15, 2012.
Yes. Maractus appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.