Maractus
A basic grass-type with a powerful healing-related attack.
What this card does
Lively Needles deals 100 damage and an additional 100 if Maractus was healed this turn.
Pierce does 50 damage without any extra effects.
Pierce
No game text. (50 damage)
Maractus's Lively Needles can be a game-changer when you've been healing it, thanks to its ability to deal massive damage. Pierce is more straightforward but still useful in the right deck.
Attacks
If this Pokémon was healed during this turn, this attack does 100 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in decks that rely on healing and have access to Grass Energy cards, as its attacks benefit from those strategies.
- •High base HP
- •Flexible attack options
- •Potential for massive damage
- •Pierce's damage is lower compared to its other attacks
- •Weak against Fire types
Use Maractus in decks that include healing strategies to fully leverage Lively Needles' power.
Maractus can store energy within its spines, which it releases when threatened.
Look for ways to heal Maractus during your turns to maximize Lively Needles' effectiveness.
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