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Malamar 078/196

Name: Malamar #78 - Lost Origin | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: swsh11-78
Price: 0.17 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Lost Origin Released: Sep 9, 2022

Pokémon

Psychic Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 46.6 packs (2.1%) Evolves From: Inkay

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

0.17 $0.08 (88.89%)

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reverse Holofoil

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0.35 $0.06 (20.69%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.00	—	x86

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 7 Near Mint
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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PSA 5 Excellent
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Malamar 078/196 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.17 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.38

$0.17

Raw

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.17 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Malamar

Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Malamar
National Pokédex #[687]
Card Number 078/196
Card RarityRare
IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
Release Date09/09/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Lost Origin
Evolves From
Inkay
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKalos
Generation Generation 6

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points110 HP
Weakness Darkness ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Synchro Kinesis30+
Each player reveals their hand. If a card in your opponent's hand has the same name as a card in your hand, this attack does 90 more damage.
Psychic Sphere80

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Malamar rising from a dark, murky environment, its twisting tentacles extending wildly as a glowing city looms faintly in the distance, creating a mysterious and hypnotic atmosphere.

Playability Overview

Malamar's ability to deal massive damage through Synchro Kinesis rewards hand-reading and strategic timing, making it a tactical choice for disrupting opponents' plans while maintaining solid offensive pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Mystical DepthsThis Malamar card has that intriguing, ethereal quality to it. The glowing purple tones and the swirling patterns evoke a sense of mystery, making it perfect for a "Psychic" theme. Pair it with other psychic Pokémon like Mismagius or Gardevoir, creating a dreamlike vibe across the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Mysterious / Ethereal Glow / Mind Games / Psychic Powers

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