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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: 0.22 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

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0.22 $0.01 (4.35%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	30.00	—	x91

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