
Malamar is a Stage 1 Pokémon of the Darkness type with 90 HP. It is part of the XY Black Star Promos set, designated as card number XY58, and illustrated by…
Malamar is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the XY Black Star Promos set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number XY58/211 and is classified as Promo. The XY Black Star Promos set was released on October 12, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It lures its prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.”.
Card name: Malamar
Card number: XY58/211
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Series: XY
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 90
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: October 12, 2013
National Pokédex number: 687
Malamar is most often collected as part of a complete XY Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Malamar was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Malamar is about $4.73. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the XY Black Star Promos set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the XY Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 21 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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.
Malamar carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 21 copies to date.
Malamar appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM117 (around $4.86), Hidden Fates Shiny Vault SV18 (around $3.15) and Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery TG06 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Malamar pokémon card is a Promo card from the XY Black Star Promos set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the XY Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.73; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Malamar is from the XY Black Star Promos set (XY series), numbered XY58/211 with the Promo rarity.
Malamar is classified as Promo.
The current aggregated market price is about $4.73, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 21 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 21 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Malamar carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
The XY Black Star Promos set was released on October 12, 2013.
Yes. Malamar appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.