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Malamar
XY 76/146 • rare
- Set
- XY
- Number
- 76/146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2014
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $0.35
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Your opponent flips 4 coins. For each tails, he or she discards a card from his or her hand.
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep. If tails, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
It wields the most compelling hypnotic powers of any Pokémon, and it forces others to do whatever it wants.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Malamar 76/146 was released in February 2014 as part of the XY base set, which marked the transition of the Pokémon Trading Card Game into the sixth generation of the franchise. This set was introduced alongside the release of the Pokémon X and Y video games, aiming to familiarize players with new mechanics such as the Fairy-type and the aesthetic shifts brought by the Kalos region. As an Overturning Pokémon, Malamar was designed to showcase the darker, more mysterious elements introduced in the new generation.
The card features an illustration by the artist 5ban Graphics, a creative team known for their consistent digital style within the TCG. Their approach for this card emphasized the creature's hypnotic and tentacled design, utilizing bold lines and high-contrast colors to reflect its dual Dark and Psychic typing in the source material. Within the game's competitive meta of the time, the card was appreciated for its ability to disrupt opponents, cementing its place as a recognizable rare card for both players and fans of the Kalos expansion.
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