Maractus

Black Bolt 08/86 • common

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 08/86
Rarity: Common
Released: 2025
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.05
Artist: mingo

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$0.05market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.04 – $0.13 over the tracked period

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Lore

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Maractus was introduced in the fifth generation of Pokémon, drawing inspiration from the desert flora of the southwestern United States. As a common card in the Black Bolt set, it represents a standard Grass-type addition to the game's evolving roster, often appreciated by players for its thematic design rather than competitive scarcity.

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Provenance

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Maractus made its debut in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as part of the Black & White: Black Bolt expansion, which was released in Japan in 2011. This set was designed to introduce players to the Unova region, focusing on the vibrant and diverse creatures featured in the fifth generation of the franchise. The card depicts Maractus, a Grass-type Pokémon inspired by the saguaro cactus, capturing its whimsical, desert-dwelling aesthetic that characterizes many of the designs from this era of the series.

The card artwork is the work of illustrator Mizue, who chose a playful, stylized approach to emphasize the desert flora theme of the creature. As a common card, it was produced to serve as a staple element for deck building during the early days of the Black & White cycle. It was generally received as a functional addition to the game's mechanics, providing players with a balanced Grass-type option that fit well into the expanding catalog of the Unova region's unique ecosystem.

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