Maractus 7 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set

About the Maractus Pokémon Card

Maractus is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 7/202 and is classified as Common. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.

The card includes the flavor text: “With noises that could be mistaken for the rattles of maracas, it creates an upbeat rhythm, startling bird Pokémon and making them fly off in a hurry.”.

Maractus Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Maractus

Card number: 7/202

Set: Sword & Shield

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 110

Artist: Atsuko Nishida

Release date: February 7, 2020

National Pokédex number: 556

Why Collect the Maractus Pokémon Card?

Maractus is most often collected as part of a complete Sword & Shield 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Maractus Pokémon Card

Maractus was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Maractus Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Maractus is about $0.22. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Sword & Shield set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Maractus Pokémon Card

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 4 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. 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.

How Rare Is the Maractus Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Maractus was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.

Other Printings of Maractus

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.

Final Thoughts on the Maractus Pokémon Card

The Maractus pokémon card is a Common card from the Sword & Shield set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Sword & Shield set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.22; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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