Malamar
SM - Forbidden Light · 51/131 · Rare
Current Prices
番号
51/131
レアリティ
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
549
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Malamar
Malamar is a Rare card that stands out in the SM - Forbidden Light set, numbered 51/131 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Malamar Price Analysis
The current market price for Malamar from SM - Forbidden Light is $0.54 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.80 to a high of $0.80. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $38.87 — approximately 72.0x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Malamar has increased in value by +5.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (549+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Malamar
Professional grading is available for Malamar and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.43 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.42 | $0.46 | $0.46 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 205 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $38.87 | $38.87 | $38.87 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 4 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $2.89 | $2.89 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.54 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 245 |
Is Malamar a Good Investment?
Malamar carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
