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Malamar - Obsidian Flames (#138)
- Number
- 138
- Illustrator
- Nelnal
- Energy
- Darkness
It's said that Malamar's hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.
Malamar - Obsidian Flames
Malamar is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Obsidian Flames Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Nelnal. It sits at card number 138 in the Obsidian Flames checklist, classified as a Darkness-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.17 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Malamar has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#138 in Obsidian Flames) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 41Average
Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 33 sales · since 2023-08-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $0.11 | ||
| RAW | $0.10 | ||
| RAW | $0.14 | ||
| RAW | $0.21 | ||
| RAW | $0.13 | ||
| RAW | $0.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.11 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.93 |
Other printings of Malamar
Malamar FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Malamar from Obsidian Flames worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.17 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Malamar?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Malamar has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Malamar?
Nelnal illustrated this card. See Nelnal's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Malamar released?
The Obsidian Flames set released in 2023, so this card (#138 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Malamar?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Obsidian Flames set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.