Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
This card has broad availability in the raw market and limited scarcity beyond graded gem-mint examples. Modern Ultra Rares often cool after release and then settle into a stable range unless they become especially popular with collectors or gain competitive relevance. Banette’s character appeal provides some floor, but not enough to suggest strong near-term acceleration.
Next months. Expect mostly sideways pricing with minor fluctuations based on grading demand and general Scarlet & Violet market sentiment.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, raw copies are likely to remain inexpensive while graded 10 copies may slowly drift upward if population growth slows and more collectors seek full-art ex cards.
History
Banette is a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire) and is the evolved form of Shuppet. In Pokémon lore, Banette is portrayed as a discarded doll that became animated through negative emotions, giving it a distinct spooky, toy-haunted aesthetic that has made it a recurring favorite in ghost-themed collections. The Scarlet & Violet-era Banette ex card reflects the modern ex mechanic while preserving the character’s eerie, doll-like identity.
This English Banette ex Full Art Ultra Rare #229/198 was first released in the Scarlet & Violet base set in 2023, initially distributed in the Pokémon TCG’s Scarlet & Violet product line in the English market.
- This card is a Full Art Ultra Rare from the Scarlet & Violet base set, numbered 229/198, which places it in the secret-rare-style slot beyond the main set numbering.
- Banette ex is one of several Banette ex printings across languages and eras, including other Scarlet & Violet-era versions and earlier Banette cards from older expansions.
- Market data shows relatively modest raw prices but a meaningful premium for top-graded copies, with graded 10 population and gem rate being important to the card’s collectability.
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering carefully, especially left-right alignment on the full-art border. Look for edge whitening on the black/dark borders, surface scratches visible under angled light, print lines, and tiny corner dings from factory handling. Full-art textures can hide micro-scratches, so inspect both the artwork field and the foil/textured areas. graded 10 candidates typically need strong centering, clean edges, and minimal surface flaws.
Storage. Store in penny sleeves and semi-rigid holders or top loaders immediately after opening. For long-term protection, keep in a low-humidity environment away from sunlight, heat, and pressure. If graded, store slabs upright in sleeves or slab cases to reduce scuffing. Avoid repeated handling of the glossy/full-art surface, which can show fingerprints and micro-abrasions.
Authenticity. Verify the correct card number 229/198, the Scarlet & Violet expansion symbol, and the full-art texture pattern. Authentic modern Pokémon cards should have crisp print quality, accurate color saturation, and properly aligned text. Counterfeits may show flat, blurry texture, incorrect font weight, poor border color, or thin/incorrect card stock. Compare the card’s holo texture and edge cut against known authentic examples, especially on the set logo and EX formatting.
