Question 1

What is the current market value of Malamar #78?

Accepted Answer

Malamar from Lost Origin is currently trading around $0.20. Over the last 7 days it gained 6.1%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.21, this card is now 5.8% lower. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.16 and $0.25, producing a 45% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Malamar #78 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term momentum is positive (6.1% over 7 days), while the card sits 25% above its 90-day low. With a 45% 90-day spread ($0.16-$0.25), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 5.8% below its 30-day reference ($0.21). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $30.00, or +14900% relative to raw.

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. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Malamar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Malamar sits within a broader pool of Malamar variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.07 and $3.17 (4429% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.86), this card is -77%. Notable alternatives include Malamar #34 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.07, Malamar #138 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.09, Malamar #TG06 (Silver Tempest Trainer Gallery) at $1.61, and Malamar #70 (Chilling Reign) at $0.12.

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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