Malamar (Forbidden Light 51) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Malamar from the Forbidden Light set is a Rare card numbered 51 with 90 HP. It features the intriguing ability Psychic Recharge and the attack Psychic Sphere, making it a unique addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Inkay)
• Type: Psychic
• HP: 90
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Psychic Recharge — Attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Psychic Sphere — Costs 2 Psychic and 1 Colorless Energy, deals 60 damage.
• Flavor Text: It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
• Illustrator: You Iribi
• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Card Number: 51
• Rarity: Rare
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Malamar appears in the Sun & Moon Forbidden Light set, identified by the set code sm6-51. It is a rare card featuring the Psychic Recharge ability and the Psychic Sphere attack. The card’s artwork by You Iribi is unique to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code sm6 and card number 51. The card’s Psychic type, Stage 1 subtype, and the distinctive Psychic Recharge ability help collectors and players recognize it easily.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store Malamar in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Malamar debuts with a useful energy-recycling ability and a solid attack, making it a notable Psychic-type Stage 1 in this set. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the set’s focus on strategic energy management.

This Malamar printing is a valuable addition for collectors focusing on the Sun & Moon era and those interested in Psychic-type Pokémon with tactical abilities.