How rare is Malamar (77)?

Malamar (77) is a Rare, held back by print runs so collectors have to seek out clean copies of #77/146.

Is Malamar (77) a chase card?

It is a sought-after pull. Malamar (77) is not a top-tier secret hit, but as Rare #77/146 it is a card completists actively chase for the XY Base Set set.

What makes Malamar (77) collectible?

Malamar (77) combines its Rare rarity from XY Base Set, the difficulty of finding it in top condition, and steady demand from set-builders. Track its rarity and graded prices on RarePokemonCard, refreshed from real 2026 marketplace data.

Malamar (77)

Name: Malamar (77) - XY Base Set (77/146)
Brand: Pokemon

XY Base Set · 77/146 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $0.68

Low $0.68

High $0.68

PSA 10 N/A

PSA 9 $8.00

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

XY Base Set

Number

77/146

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Reverse_Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Malamar (77): Rarity & Collectibility

Malamar (77) 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 #77/146 of the XY Base Set 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 (77)?

In 2026, a Near Mint Malamar (77) (Rare, XY Base Set #77/146) changes hands at roughly $0.68, 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 $0.68, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.13. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.68, Lightly Played $0.50, Moderately Played $0.38, Heavily Played $0.28, Damaged $0.13 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.

Detailed Price Breakdown

Source	Condition / Grade	Average	Low	High	Sales
ebay	PSA 9	$8.00	$8.00	$8.00	1
tcgplayer	DAMAGED	$0.13	$0.13	$0.13	3
tcgplayer	HEAVILY PLAYED	$0.28	$0.28	$0.28	2
tcgplayer	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$0.50	$0.45	$0.45	27
tcgplayer	MODERATELY PLAYED	$0.38	$0.38	$0.38	9
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$0.68	$0.68	$0.68	70

Collector Outlook for Malamar (77)

Malamar (77) 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 (77) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.