Question 1

What is the current market value of Malamar #SM117?

Accepted Answer

For Malamar in SM Black Star Promos, the current reference price is $10.71. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($10.98) by 2.4%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $10.71 and $12.52, producing a 17% range and low-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Malamar #SM117 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $10.71 to $12.52 (17% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($10.98), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Malamar #SM117 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, SM Black Star Promos introduced this print of Malamar. Card flavor text reads: "It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Malamar evolves from Inkay. Printed ability include "Psychic Recharge". Notable move text references "Psychic Sphere". Psychic weakness applies to this print. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Malamar cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Malamar often benchmark it against other Malamar cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $2.46 (12200% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.66), this card is +1523%. 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 #SM117 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. Series classification for this set is Sun & Moon. With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Malamar (#SM117) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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