Banette

Banette

Selected Masterpiece • 63/198
Market Price $0.21
Chilling Reign Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Megumi Higuchi

Megumi Higuchi has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2023, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases. The work favors action-forward, character-focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and a playful, energetic mood.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Banette emerges from the shadows, its ghostly form swirling with a sense of eerie energy. The dimly lit background enhances the mysterious atmosphere, drawing the viewer into its haunting world. With its piercing eyes and menacing grin, Banette embodies a blend of mischief and melancholy, reflecting its origins as a discarded toy. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon that thrives on feelings of abandonment and longing.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
18/06/2021

Resolute Spite

20×

Put up to 7 damage counters on this Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage for each damage counter you placed in this way.

Eerie Light

50

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost