Malamar

Malamar

Selected Masterpiece • 119/214
Artist Yusuke Ohmura
Market Price $0.39
Unbroken Bonds Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

Yusuke Ohmura

Yusuke Ohmura is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2022, with artwork appearing across XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield releases including Cosmic Eclipse and Unbroken Bonds. The work favors anime-inflected character design and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Malamar card captures a moment where this enigmatic Pokémon is poised on the shoreline, its vibrant colors contrasting against the soft hues of the sunset. With its flowing tentacles and expressive features, Malamar seems to embody a sense of mystery and allure, as if it is about to unleash its hypnotic powers. The background hints at a tranquil beach scene, yet the swirling energy around Malamar adds an intriguing tension, inviting curiosity about its intentions. This snapshot presents a blend of serenity and”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/05/2019

Hypnotic Reign

Your opponent reveals their hand. You may discard a Pokémon you find there and use one of that Pokémon's non-GX attacks as this attack.

Dark Pressure

80

Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost