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Malamar EX card from the Phantom Forces set
Illustration by Eske Yoshinob. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Malamar EX

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A high stakes Darkness type that knocks out opponents with a coin flip.

Darkness170 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

When you attach Energy from your hand, it can put the opponent's Active Pokémon to sleep.

It deals 60 damage for every head flipped when attacking.

Signature ability

Hyper Hypnosis

When you attach an Energy from your hand to this Pokémon, you may use this Ability. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

The Hyper Hypnosis ability lets you force the opponent's Pokemon to sleep as soon as you add Energy. This control is powerful but risky because losing this ex Pokemon gives your child two prize cards instead of one.

Attacks

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MAXamar60×

Flip a coin for each Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 60 damage times the number of heads.

Abilities

AbilityHyper Hypnosis

When you attach an Energy from your hand to this Pokémon, you may use this Ability. Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that focus on quickly attaching Darkness Energy. It works well for players who enjoy taking big risks for high rewards.

Strengths
  • Strong sleep control
  • High damage potential
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Two prize penalty on loss
  • Fighting type weakness
  • Coin flip uncertainty
Pro tip

Use the sleep ability to stop an opponent's attack while you build up Energy for a big hit.

From the Pokédex

Malamar is known for its hypnotic spiral patterns which it uses to control its prey.

Note for the parent

Remind them that if their Malamar is knocked out, the opponent gets two prizes which can end the game quickly.

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