Banette ex · Scarlet & Violet, what to know.
About the Banette ex card
Numbered 229 of 250 in Scarlet & Violet, released in March 2023, Banette ex is an Ultra Rare, a Stage 1 Psychic-type carrying 250 HP.
It evolves from Shuppet, so Banette ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
What is Banette ex worth?
Banette ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Scarlet & Violet's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Scarlet & Violet holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Banette ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Banette ex. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the psychic foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Banette ex
For Banette ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Banette ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Banette ex holo for any raw purchase.
