Question 1

What is the current market value of Malamar #78?

Accepted Answer

For Malamar in Lost Origin, the current reference price is $0.13. Compared with last week, pricing is 35.0% lower. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.13), by 2.4%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.03 and a peak around $0.22 (146% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Malamar #78 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The market retraced 35.0% this week, and current pricing sits 41% below its recent high watermark. With a 146% 90-day spread ($0.03-$0.22), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.13), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Malamar #78 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2022, Lost Origin introduced this print of Malamar. The printed flavor text states: "Gazing at its luminescent spots will quickly induce a hypnotic state, putting the observer under Malamar's control." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Psychic. This card evolves from Inkay. Attack line includes "Synchro Kinesis" and "Psychic Sphere". It has a weakness to Darkness and resistance to Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Malamar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Malamar printings create a useful comparison set for Malamar. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $10.71 (53450% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.44), this card is -95%. Notable alternatives include Malamar #52 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, Malamar #119 (Unbroken Bonds) at $1.02, Malamar #90 (Burning Shadows) at $0.21, and Malamar #51 (Forbidden Light) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Malamar #78 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Lost Origin entered circulation in 2022. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. With 217 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 4 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Malamar (#78) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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