
Maractus is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is featured in the McDonald's Collection 2011 set, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. The flavor text notes…
Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the McDonald's Collection 2011 set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 2/12. The McDonald's Collection 2011 set was released on June 17, 2011.
The card includes the flavor text: “It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.”.
Card name: Maractus
Card number: 2/12
Set: McDonald's Collection 2011
Series: Other
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 80
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: June 17, 2011
National Pokédex number: 556
Maractus is most often collected as part of a complete McDonald's Collection 2011 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 Kagemaru Himeno.
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 $6.28. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the McDonald's Collection 2011 set has a median card value near $4.83 and an average near $5.92, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -43% over the last 7 days and -29% 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 McDonald's Collection 2011 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 26 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 11.5%. 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.
Maractus appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Black & White 12 (around $6.31), Black Bolt 93 (around $3.52) and Journey Together 160 (around .38).
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 from the McDonald's Collection 2011 set (Other series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the McDonald's Collection 2011 set. Its current aggregated market price is about $6.28; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Maractus is from the McDonald's Collection 2011 set (Other series), numbered 2/12.
The current aggregated market price is about $6.28, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 26 copies so far, with about 11.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 26 copies, of which 3 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 11.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
The McDonald's Collection 2011 set was released on June 17, 2011.
Yes. Maractus appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.