Malamar 51 / 131 Pokemon Card from Forbidden Light Set

Malamar — Forbidden Light 51/131 Pokémon TCG card

Malamar is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist You Iribi and is part of the Forbidden Light set from the Sun & Moon series,…

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About the Malamar Pokémon Card

Malamar is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Forbidden Light set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 51/131 and is classified as Rare. The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.

The card includes the flavor text: “It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.”.

Malamar Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Malamar

Card number: 51/131

Set: Forbidden Light

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Psychic

HP: 90

Artist: You Iribi

Release date: May 4, 2018

National Pokédex number: 687

Why Collect the Malamar Pokémon Card?

Malamar is a solid addition to the Forbidden Light set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Malamar Pokémon Card

Malamar was illustrated by You Iribi.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Malamar Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Malamar is about

.17. Recent listings range from roughly $0.75 (low) to
9.98 (high), with a mid-point near
.16. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Forbidden Light set has a median card value near

.17 and an average near $8.80, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -47% over the last 7 days and -13% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Forbidden Light set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Malamar Pokémon Card

Whether Malamar is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 80 copies of this card, of which 19 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 23.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Malamar Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Malamar are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 80 copies to date.

Other Printings of Malamar

Malamar appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM117 (around $4.86), XY Black Star Promos XY58 (around $4.73) and Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV18 (around $3.15).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Malamar Pokémon Card

The Malamar pokémon card is a Rare card from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Forbidden Light set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.17; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Malamar card from?

Malamar is from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 51/131 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Malamar card?

Malamar is classified as Rare.

How much is the Malamar 51/131 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.17, within a recent range of roughly $0.75 to
9.98. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Malamar card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 80 copies so far, with about 23.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Malamar?

PSA has graded 80 copies, of which 19 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 23.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Malamar card?

Rare cards like Malamar are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Forbidden Light set released?

The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.

Are there other printings of Malamar?

Yes. Malamar appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.