Malamar (Burning Shadows 90) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Malamar from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare card numbered 90 with 100 HP. Its standout attack, Energy Slosh, adds strategic depth to gameplay, and the design captures Malamar’s unique presence in the Pokémon TCG.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Inkay)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing of Malamar is from the Burning Shadows set, card number 90. It is classified as a Rare card and features no additional print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm3-90” and the distinctive artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

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

• Psybeam: Confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Energy Slosh: Deals 70 damage and allows energy transfer to a benched Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain condition for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows: Introduced Malamar as a rare Darkness-type Stage 1 Pokémon with hypnotic-themed attacks and solid HP, adding strategic depth to the set’s lineup.