Maractus Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #7

Character Intro

Maractus from the Sword Shield set is a Common Pokémon card with 110 HP. It features the attack Powerful Needles and is card number 7 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Maractus card from the Sword Shield set, identified as card number 7. The card has no abilities.

• Zzzt: 20 damage for one Colorless Energy
• Powerful Needles: 60 damage times the number of heads flipped for each Energy attached

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It is identified by the set code “swsh1” and the card ID “swsh1-7.” The card’s rarity is Common, and it carries the regulation mark “D.” The official market reference query is “Maractus Sword Shield 7.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Maractus appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a focus on energy-dependent damage through its “Powerful Needles” attack. This set features detailed illustrations by Atsuko Nishida and introduces regulation mark D cards. Release date is unknown.