Malamar

Malamar

Selected Masterpiece • 77/146
Artist 5ban Graphics
Market Price $0.7
XY XY 2014
The Illustrator

5ban Graphics

5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Malamar, a Pokémon with a unique design, standing confidently against a backdrop of rocky terrain and a bright sky. Its tentacle-like arms and expressive face suggest a blend of mischief and charm, inviting viewers into its world. The scene captures a moment of stillness, as if Malamar is contemplating its next move in a vast, open landscape. This portrayal evokes a sense of curiosity about the adventures that await in its environment.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Darkness
Set XY
Era
XY
Release
05/02/2014

Mental Panic

30

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Puncture

70

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost