Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
No price change in last 30 days post-release, steady low-volume sales around $11-14
Next months. Stable at $10-15 RAW; graded copies may rise slightly with set completion
Long term. Declining to $8-12 unless Mega Evolution reprints boost nostalgia
History
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon from Generation III (Ruby/Sapphire), evolving from Shuppet at level 37. It is a possessed marionette doll abandoned by its trainer, fueled by grudge and malice, seeking revenge. Mega Banette gains a zipper mouth and enhanced ghostly powers via Mega Stone, emphasizing its vengeful puppet theme with signature move Shadow Claw.
First printed in English as 2026 Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes set, released early 2026, focusing on Mega Evolution Pokémon with special illustration treatments.
- This is an Illustration Rare (IR) featuring Mega Banette artwork
- Part of the French-localized 'Héros Transcendants' set
- One of 4 tracked Banette variants in the set including Base, Reverse Holo, and Energy variants
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- 2026 Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes (ME: Ascended Heroes)
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Medium
- Illustration Rare chase card in Secret Rare slot (234/217)
- Limited to newer 2026 Mega Evolution set print run
- Regional language variants affect European supply
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge whitening, surface scratches on holo pattern, centering on artwork frame, print lines on textured background; common flaws include corner dings from booster packs and zipper detail print defects in Lightly Played copies.
Storage. Use penny sleeves + semi-rigid top loaders, store upright in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers for Illustration Rares.
Authenticity. Verify set symbol (Ascended Heroes logo), card number 234/217 alignment, holo pattern consistency; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect French text if labeled English; use TCGPlayer or graded authentication for high-value copies.
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