If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
XY was released in 2014. XY is grouped under the XY era.
The checklist contains 146 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.
Within this set, Malamar is card number 77 with a Rare designation.
Malamar appears in XY, released in 2014. Card flavor text reads: "It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 100.
Energy typing is Darkness. This card evolves from Inkay.
The printed attacks highlight "Mental Panic" and "Puncture". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Psychic.
Malamar from XY is currently trading around $0.30. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Against its 30-day baseline of $0.29, this card is pricing 3.9% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.28 and $0.34, producing a 20% range and moderate-volatility behavior.
Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.
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 $0.11 and $3.41 (3000% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.93), this card is -68%.
Notable alternatives include Malamar #XY58 (XY Black Star Promos) at $3.41, Malamar #46 (Ancient Origins) at $0.13, Malamar #76 (XY) at $0.40, and Malamar #70 (Chilling Reign) at $0.11.
Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.28 and $0.34 create a 20% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile.
Current value is 3.9% above its 30-day reference ($0.29). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +14900% above the current raw benchmark.
PSA 9 is currently around $8.00, while PSA 10 is $45.00.
