Malamar
Malamar is a Rare Shiny Pokémon TCG printing from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault (#SV18). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.06 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2019. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Malamar suits collectors working on Hidden Fates Shiny Vault who need the Rare Shiny slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear.
What is Malamar from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault?
Malamar is a Pokémon card in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault numbered SV18. It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids. National Pokédex #687. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Malamar worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.06 for Malamar. Low and high spread runs $1.52 to $29.60. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Hidden Fates Shiny Vault |
|---|---|
| Number | SV18 |
| Rarity | Rare Shiny |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.06 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.20 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 90 |
|---|---|
| Types | Psychic |
| Evolves from | Inkay |
| Psychic Sphere | PsychicPsychicColorless 60 |
| Psychic Recharge | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Psychic ×2 |
How collectible is Malamar?
Malamar is listed as Rare Shiny in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Malamar?
Catalog fields: set Hidden Fates Shiny Vault, rarity Rare Shiny. Illustrated by Hideki Ishikawa. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Malamar from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Malamar is catalogued as Rare Shiny printing in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $3.06.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.06 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Malamar worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.06 for ungraded Malamar from Hidden Fates Shiny Vault. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Malamar from?
Malamar is listed in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault (Sun & Moon) as card #SV18. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Malamar?
Our catalog lists Malamar as Rare Shiny in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Malamar good for collectors or players?
Malamar includes gameplay stats in Hidden Fates Shiny Vault. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.