Malamar (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 199/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
199/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Malamar (Japanese) Worth?
Malamar (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 199/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Malamar (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Malamar (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 199/184) is worth around $1.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.20, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.55. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.20, Lightly Played $1.08, Moderately Played $0.98, Heavily Played $0.60, Damaged $0.55 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $36.00 — about 30x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.95.
Is It Worth Grading Malamar (Japanese)?
Grading Malamar (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.20) and a PSA 10 ($36.00) is about $34.80 — a 30x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.95, CGC 10 $16.99, CGC 9.5 $7.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 32 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.88 | $1.88 | $1.88 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 55 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $10.99 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 37 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $3.66 | $3.66 | $3.66 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.98 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.20 | $1.00 | $2.00 | 697 |
Is Malamar (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Malamar (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Malamar (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
