Malamar 51/131
Pokemon card from Forbidden Light · released May 4, 2018
Malamar is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 51/131 in Forbidden Light (released May 4, 2018), illustrated by You Iribi. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.26 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$1.23 to ~$1.26, up 2.4%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.68 | ~$0.40 | ~$0.69 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$1.26 | ~$0.85 | ~$1.29 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Forbidden Light |
| Number | 51/131 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Psychic |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Inkay |
| Artist | You Iribi |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number51/131Card 51 of the 131 in the main Forbidden Light list.
- Set symbol
The small Forbidden Light symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. You Iribi” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Psychic RechargeOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Psychic Sphere60
Weakness: Psychic ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Malamar printings
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All Malamar cards · Forbidden Light price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.