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
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Forces | 115 | Rare Ultra | 170 | Ryo Ueda |
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.
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