
Malamar is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with an HP of 100. It features artwork by 5ban Graphics and is part of the XY set, released in the early-modern era…
Malamar is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the XY set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 76/146 and is classified as Rare. The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.”.
Card name: Malamar
Card number: 76/146
Set: XY
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 100
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: February 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 687
Malamar is a solid addition to the XY 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.
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 $0.93. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to
For context, the XY set has a median card value near $0.89 and an average near $5.60, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +29% over the last 7 days and -18% 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 XY 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.
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.
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.
The Malamar pokémon card is a Rare card from the XY set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the XY set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.93; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Malamar is from the XY set (XY series), numbered 76/146 with the Rare rarity.
Malamar is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.93, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
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.
The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
Yes. Malamar appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.