Malamar · Obsidian Flames, what to know.
About the Malamar card
Malamar is card 138 of 230 in Obsidian Flames, released in August 2023, an Uncommon. It is a Stage 1 Darkness-type with 120 HP.
As a Stage 1, it evolves from Inkay, which places Malamar deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
Illustrated by Nelnal.
The Pokédex entry printed on Malamar reads: "It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events."
What is Malamar worth?
Malamar is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Malamar before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Malamar grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Malamar
Raw copies of Malamar are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Malamar is the practical move.
