Malamar (Ancient Origins 46) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Malamar from the Ancient Origins set is a common card numbered 46 with 90 HP. It features the attack Trash Tentacle, showcasing its unique battling style. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

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

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Ancient Origins set, card number 46. It is a common rarity card illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.

• Entangling Control: switches an opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon and causes confusion.
• Trash Tentacle: deals 30 damage and allows the player to retrieve a card from their discard pile.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card printing. Identifiers include the set code “xy7” and the card number “46.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/xy7/xy7-46.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Its strategic attacks provide interesting tactical options, but its tournament viability is uncertain due to legality restrictions.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collectible value. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduced Malamar as a Stage 1 Darkness-type with unique control and recovery attacks. This set emphasizes strategic gameplay with Pokémon that manipulate the opponent’s board state.