XY / #76/146

Malamar

Printed language: Portuguese · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): XY
Rarity (source): Rara
Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
Source reference: xy1-76

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Malamar attracts prey by making the patterns on its body glow. If prey watches this light for too long, it can hypnotise it, then wrap it in its tentacles. Their sharp tips also help subdue its catch. The Pokédex relates that ill-intentioned people seek to use this influence, and some legends even credit it with momentous historical events. Its power has thus fuelled distrust as much as the stories surrounding it.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Shield presents as a rumour the idea that Malamar’s hypnosis has changed the course of history. Pokémon Ultra Moon provides a more concrete detail: its glowing patterns attract prey, and the tips of its tentacles are sharp.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP: 100
Type (source): Sombrio
Stage (source): Estágio 1
Evolves from (printed name): Inkay
Pokédex number: 687
Retreat cost: 1 Energy
Weakness (source): Lutador ×2
Resistance (source): Psíquico -20

Printed card text — Portuguese

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Lixo Mental

Cost: Sombrio

Seu oponente joga 4 moedas. Para cada coroa, ele ou ela descarta um card da própria mão.

Raio da Distorção

Cost: Sombrio · Incolor · Incolor

Damage: 30

Jogue uma moeda. Se sair cara, o Pokémon Ativo do seu oponente ficará Adormecido. Se sair coroa, o Pokémon Ativo do seu oponente ficará Confuso.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

Normal
normal · Padrão

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