Malamar
SM - Forbidden Light · 51/131 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
51/131
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Malamar Worth?
Malamar (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM - Forbidden Light set, card number 51/131. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Malamar (SM - Forbidden Light, 51/131) is worth around $1.06 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.06, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.06, Lightly Played $0.91, Moderately Played $0.89, Heavily Played $0.75, Damaged $0.20 — 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 $21.50 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Malamar?
Grading Malamar can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.06) and a PSA 10 ($21.50) is about $20.44 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.10 | $1.10 | $1.10 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 86 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.89 | $0.84 | $0.84 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.06 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 143 |
Is Malamar a Good Buy?
Malamar 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
