Banette
Banette is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Hidden Legends (#1). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $17.99 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2004. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Banette suits collectors working on Hidden Legends who need the Rare Holo slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Banette from Hidden Legends?
Banette is a Pokémon card in Hidden Legends numbered 1. It evolves from Shuppet. National Pokédex #354. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Banette worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $17.99 for Banette. Low and high spread runs $40.00 to $199.99. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $17.99; Holofoil: $34.51. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Hidden Legends |
|---|---|
| Number | 1 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $17.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €14.77 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $17.99 |
| Holofoil | $34.51 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Psychic |
| Evolves from | Shuppet |
| Shadow Steal | Psychic 10+ Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card in your opponent's discard pile. |
| Darkness Chant | PsychicColorless Count the number of Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards in your discard pile. Put that many damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. You can't put more than 6 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon in this way. |
| Weakness | Darkness ×2 |
How collectible is Banette?
Banette is listed as Rare Holo in Hidden Legends. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Banette?
Catalog fields: set Hidden Legends, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Midori Harada. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Banette from Hidden Legends should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Banette is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Hidden Legends, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $17.99 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $17.99; Holofoil: $34.51).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $17.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Banette worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $17.99 for ungraded Banette from Hidden Legends. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Banette from?
Banette is listed in Hidden Legends (EX) as card #1. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Banette?
Our catalog lists Banette as Rare Holo in Hidden Legends. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Banette good for collectors or players?
Banette includes gameplay stats in Hidden Legends. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Banette?
Finish variants of Banette carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $17.99; Holofoil: $34.51 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.