The 2017 SM Black Star Promos Malamar SM117 Holo Promo is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon trading card featuring the Psychic Recharge ability.
Malamar
2017 • Pokémon • SM Black Star Promos
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Description
This SM117 Malamar Holo Promo belongs to the 2017 SM Black Star Promos set within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Illustrated by Shin Nagasawa, this Stage 1 Psychic-type card evolves from Inkay and features 90 HP. It includes the Psychic Recharge ability, allowing players to attach a Psychic Energy card from the discard pile to a Benched Pokémon once per turn. The card's attack is Psychic Sphere for 60 damage and requires a Retreat Cost of 2.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Malamar
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
Shin Nagasawa
Card Stock
English
Holo
90
Psychic
Stage 1
Inkay
Psychic ×2
2
687
Card Text
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Ability: Psychic Recharge
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Attack: Psychic Sphere (60)
It lures prey close with hypnotic motions, then wraps its tentacles around it before finishing it off with digestive fluids.
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FAQ
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What is the evolution line for Malamar in the TCG?
Malamar is a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves from Inkay. It does not evolve further in the standard TCG mechanics.
What does the Psychic Recharge ability do?
Once during your turn before your attack, you may attach a Psychic Energy card from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon.
Who illustrated the SM117 Malaram card?
The SM117 Malamar Holo Promo card was illustrated by Shin Nagasawa.
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