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Maractus

Black Bolt 08/86 • common

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 08/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.12
Artist: mingo

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$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Nov 5, 2026$0.04 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This grass-type Maractus card from the Black Bolt set offers a grounded addition to any collection focusing on the natural theme. As a common card, it represents an accessible piece of the series for enthusiasts looking to complete their set documentation.

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What it does

100 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyLively Needles20+

If this Pokémon was healed during this turn, this attack does 100 more damage.

Cost: grass energy colorless energyPierce50

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It uses an up-tempo song and dance to drive away the bird Pokémon that prey on its flower seeds.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Maractus was introduced in the fifth generation of the Pokémon franchise, specifically debuting in the Black and White series. This particular card, numbered 08/86, belongs to the 'Black Bolt' set, a theme deck released in the early 2010s to introduce players to the mechanics of the Unova region. The set was designed to be accessible, focusing on grass-type synergy to help newer players grasp the fundamentals of deck construction and type advantages.

The artwork for this card continues the vibrant, stylized aesthetic established by the Pokémon TCG design team during the transition to the Black and White era. Illustrators for this set aimed to capture the quirky, cactus-like personality of the Maractus species, highlighting its bright colors and unique, maraca-inspired design. While it is a common card, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who began their journey during the expansion of the franchise into the Unova region.

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