Malamar
SWSH11: Lost Origin · 078/196 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
078/196
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Malamar: Rarity & Collectibility
Malamar in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #078/196 of the SWSH11: Lost Origin set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Malamar?
In 2026, a Near Mint Malamar (Rare, SWSH11: Lost Origin #078/196) changes hands at roughly $0.31, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.31, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $0.16. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.31, Lightly Played $0.29, Moderately Played $0.16 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.38 | $1.38 | $1.38 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 18 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.59 | $14.59 | $14.59 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.28 | $0.47 | 170 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.31 | $0.20 | $0.49 | 1,060 |
Collector Outlook for Malamar
Malamar holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Malamar on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
