Maractus (Fusion Strike 12) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Maractus from the Fusion Strike set is a Rare card numbered 12, featuring 110 HP. Its standout attack, Ditch and Shake, adds strategic flair to gameplay. Its design captures the lively essence of its character within the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: E
• 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.

Key Printings

• Set/No./Rarity: Fusion Strike — 12 — Rare

Attacks

• Peck — 1 Grass energy — 20 damage
• Ditch and Shake — 1 Grass, 1 Colorless energy — Discard any number of Pokémon Tool cards from your hand. This attack does 50 damage for each card you discarded in this way.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known variants or alternate printings.
• Basic Pokémon with no evolutions and no abilities.
• Illustrator: 0313 (useful for authenticity checks).
• Image path: /images/swsh8/swsh8-12.jpg

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. Given its rarity and unique illustrator credit, maintaining mint condition is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: Maractus appears as a Rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a focus on energy-efficient attacks and a unique discard mechanic tied to Pokémon Tool cards. Its desert-themed flavor text adds thematic depth to the set’s diverse roster.