Pokémon · Mega Evolution
Malamar
Pitch Black · #52 · Uncommon · 2026
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 52 / 120
- Release year
- 2026
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 120
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Inkay
- Retreat cost
- 2 energy
- Regulation mark
- J
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- Pokédex #
- 687
- Series
- Mega Evolution
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 2 copies on average · 1 decks
More by Naoki Saito
This card was illustrated by Naoki Saito.
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About this card
"It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants."
DPerplex
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
DBrain Crush — 130
If your opponent's Active Pokémon isn't Confused, this attack does nothing.
Weakness:G×2
Retreat cost:CC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
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Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Malamar was legal.
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, 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 "Pitch Black" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.
What rarity is Malamar?
Malamar is a Uncommon card in the Pitch Black set.
Malamar in the news
Recent posts from card communities and trading-card press mentioning Malamar.
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