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Malamar

Pokémon · Sun & Moon

Malamar

Sun & Moon

SM Black Star Promos · #SM117 · Promo · 2017

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$4.86

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Card facts

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Set position
SM117 / 250
Release year
2017
Rarity
Promo
HP
90
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Inkay
Retreat cost
2 energy
Illustrator
Shin Nagasawa
Pokédex #
687
Series
Sun & Moon

About this card

HP: 90Type: PsychicSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: Inkay

"It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids."

Ability: Psychic Recharge

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

[Psychic · Psychic · Colorless]Psychic Sphere — 60

Weakness: Psychic ×2

Retreat cost: Colorless · Colorless

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Pricing reference

Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.

TCGPlayer (USD)

Updated 2026/06/07
VariantLowMidHighMarketDirect Low
Holofoil$2.00$6.14$35.00$4.86$9.99

Cardmarket (EUR)

Updated 2025/11/21
VariantPrice
1-day average€4.00
7-day average€8.38
30-day average€8.77
Low€4.50
Trend price€6.49
Low (excellent+)€4.50
reverseHoloAvg1€7.95
Reverse holo 7-day€10.78
averageSellPrice€9.02
Reverse holo 30-day€7.54
Reverse holo trend€8.49

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Malamar is real?

Malamar is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Malamar worth?

As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Malamar is $4.86; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Malamar from?

Malamar is from the Pokémon set "SM Black Star Promos" in the Sun & Moon series, released in 2017.

What rarity is Malamar?

Malamar is a Promo card in the SM Black Star Promos set.

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