Malamar #SM117
Malamar #SM117 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $6.83, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Malamar #SM117. Sell on your own schedule.
Malamar at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rare rarity.
- Trades around $6.83 on TCGplayer.
- No published price history.
- Set: SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon, 2017).
Malamar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Malamar #SM117.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.50
- Mid
- $6.99
- High
- —
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Is this Malamar a good deal?
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About Malamar #SM117
Malamar is the #SM117 of 248 card in SM Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon series. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.83, with listings from $4.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #SM117 / 248
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Inkay
- Released
- 2017/02/03
Malamar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Malamar #SM117 — the playability layer behind the price.
Psychic Recharge
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Psychic Sphere
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Psychic Recharge
- Attacks
- 1
Malamar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Malamar #SM117.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($6.83).
At $6.83 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $6.83 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Malamar, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Malamar price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.55–$6.98. The most recent snapshot of $6.83 sits 65% up that range, 2.1% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.1%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Malamar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $6.83 market translates to a net of about $5.63 (eBay), $5.66 (TCGplayer), $6.14 (Cardmarket), $5.79 (Whatnot) or $6.83 (direct). That $1.20 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Malamar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Malamar #SM117 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.83 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-60.8% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Malamar within SM Black Star Promos
Malamar ranks #143 of 164 tracked SM Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $17.55.
That is 61% below the middle of the set — a top-13% position.
The set's top card is Champions Festival (#SM78), valued at $388.67.
What makes Malamar valuable
- Artwork by Shin Nagasawa is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Malamar is a Psychic card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Malamar is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Malamar
- For Malamar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Malamar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Malamar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Malamar value questions
How much is Malamar worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $6.83 (low $4.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Should I buy Malamar?
As a modern-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
Is Malamar rare?
Malamar is a Rare card from SM Black Star Promos (Sun & Moon series, 2017). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Malamar?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.83). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Malamar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.83. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Malamar's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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