Malamar – Champion's Path (#45)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Malamar (#45) is an Uncommon card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Eerie Wave attack (50 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.09, Cardmarket average sale is €0.06, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.09
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.07
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 45
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Eerie Wave
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 50
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. -
Random Peck
[Darkness, Darkness, Colorless]
— 80+
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 40 more damage for each heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Malamar from Champion's Path (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Malamar 45 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Malamar's Eerie Wave deals 50 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #45 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.09 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Malamar is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Malamar card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Malamar 45 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Malamar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Malamar card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Malamar works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.