Malamar-EX Collector’s Guide (Phantom Forces #115)

Character Intro

Malamar-EX is a Rare Ultra card from the Phantom Forces set with 170 HP. It features the disruptive ability Hyper Hypnosis and the high-ceiling attack MAXamar. This card stands out for its dynamic design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• HP: 170
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Ability: Hyper Hypnosis (can put opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep when attaching Energy)
• Attack: MAXamar (damage depends on coin flips for each Energy attached)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rarity: Rare Ultra
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Set: Phantom Forces (xy4)
• Card Number: 115
• Pokémon-EX rule applies: opponent takes 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Phantom Forces set, identified by set code xy4 and card number 115. It is a Basic EX Pokémon card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: xy4-115
• No known print variants or alternate artworks for this card.
• Subtypes: Basic, EX
• Regulation mark: Unknown
• Image: /images/xy4/xy4-115.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card follows the Pokémon-EX rule: when Malamar-EX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats as per the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork by Ryo Ueda and maintain condition, store Malamar-EX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Phantom Forces (xy4): Introduced Malamar-EX as a powerful Darkness-type Basic EX with a unique ability that can disrupt opponents by inducing Sleep. It remains a rare ultra card prized for its strategic potential and striking illustration.