# Maractus - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Maractus builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Maractus Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Maractus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Maractus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Maractus.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x) |
| **Resists** | Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x. Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Weather Ball**: 84.609%
- **Spiky Shield**: 65.895%
- **Giga Drain**: 47.490%
- **Leaf Storm**: 39.806%
- **Leech Seed**: 33.642%
- **Sucker Punch**: 29.126%
- **Protect**: 25.923%
- **Helping Hand**: 16.909%
- **Hyper Voice**: 13.593%
- **Petal Dance**: 12.617%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 85.498%
- **Water Absorb**: 13.502%
- **Chlorophyll**: 1.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 34.710%
- **Expert Belt**: 25.798%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.423%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 12.300%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.592%
- **Room Service**: 3.537%
- **Other**: 3.641%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 50.218%
- **Excadrill**: 34.360%
- **Tyranitar**: 32.212%
- **Cinderace**: 27.746%
- **Weezing-Galar**: 26.054%
- **Charizard**: 25.813%

## FAQ for Maractus in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Maractus?
The most common moves for Maractus are Weather Ball, Spiky Shield, Giga Drain, Leaf Storm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Maractus?
Maractus is frequently paired with Torkoal, Excadrill, Tyranitar, Cinderace. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Maractus weak to and resistant against?
Maractus is weak to Fire (2x), Ice (2x), Poison (2x), Flying (2x), Bug (2x), resists Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ground (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x. Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Maractus?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Maractus?
The top build for Maractus features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `36/0/0/252/0/220`. This configuration accounts for 25.798% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Maractus?
Maractus is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (85.498%) and the item **Leftovers** (34.710%).

### What is the most common role for Maractus?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Maractus often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Maractus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 86 |
| Defense | 67 |
| Sp. Atk | 106 |
| Sp. Def | 67 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **461** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Maractus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Maractus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Maractus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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