Malamar
VMAX Climax

#72 Malamar - VMAX Climax (s8b)

Malamar is a Pokémon with 120 HP featured in the VMAX Climax set, released on December 3, 2021. Its sole attack, Rapid Strike Tentacles, costs one Psychic energy and deals 40 damage for each Rapid Strike card revealed from the player’s hand. The attack’s effect requires the player to reveal any number of such cards, deal damage based on the count, then shuffle them back into their deck. The card is illustrated by artist Kagemaru Himeno and carries the number 72 in its set. It belongs to the Pokémon supertype and is part of the Japanese-language edition. The attack’s mechanics emphasize resource management through card interaction, offering a dynamic playstyle element. This card’s design aligns with the VMAX Climax set’s focus on high-impact, strategic gameplay.