
Maractus is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is featured in the Fusion Strike set of the Sword & Shield series. The flavor text notes that it…
Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 12/264 and is classified as Rare. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “Once each year, this Pokémon scatters its seeds. They're jam-packed with nutrients, making them a precious food source out in the desert.”.
Card name: Maractus
Card number: 12/264
Set: Fusion Strike
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 110
Artist: 0313
Release date: November 12, 2021
National Pokédex number: 556
Maractus is a solid addition to the Fusion Strike set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Maractus was illustrated by 0313.
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 $0.20. Recent listings range from roughly $0.02 (low) to
For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -33% over the last 7 days and +11% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike 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 2 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.
Rare cards like Maractus are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2 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 Rare card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.20; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Maractus is from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 12/264 with the Rare rarity.
Maractus is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.20, within a recent range of roughly $0.02 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Rare cards like Maractus are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
Yes. Maractus appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.