Malamar Collector’s Guide: Chilling Reign #70

Character Intro

Malamar (#70) from Chilling Reign is a Rare Rapid Strike Stage 1 Pokémon with 120 HP and the standout attack Rapid Strike Tentacles. It’s a striking, thematic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1, Rapid Strike
• Evolves From: Inkay
• Attack: Rapid Strike Tentacles — does 40 damage times the number of Rapid Strike cards revealed from your hand, then shuffles those cards back into your deck.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “It’s said that Malamar’s hypnotic powers played a role in certain history-changing events.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh6
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Image URL: /images/swsh6/swsh6-70.jpg

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Malamar from the Chilling Reign expansion, card number 70. It is a Rare card featuring Rapid Strike mechanics central to its attack strategy.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are documented. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: “swsh6”
– Card number: 70
– Rapid Strike subtype
– Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. As a Rare with a unique Rapid Strike designation, handle with care to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign (swsh6): Introduced Malamar as a Rapid Strike Stage 1 Psychic-type with a powerful scaling attack. The set emphasizes strategic deck building around Rapid Strike cards, making Malamar a thematic and tactical choice for collectors and players alike.

For collectors seeking a visually captivating and strategically interesting Psychic-type Rapid Strike card, Malamar #70 from Chilling Reign offers a compelling addition to any collection.