Malamar
SM - Forbidden Light · 51/131 · Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
SM - Forbidden LightNumer
51/131
Rzadkość
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
253
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 Reverse_Holofoil 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 $1.06 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.05 to a high of $1.05. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $21.50 — approximately 20.3x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +0.9% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 253 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
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, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 72 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.06 | $1.05 | $1.05 | 135 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.92 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 19 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.10 | $1.10 | $1.10 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.09 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 17 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
