Banette #0354 Generation III
Marionette Pokémon

Banette

· Branette

A cursed energy permeated the stuffing of a discarded and forgotten plush doll, giving it new life as BANETTE. The POKéMON’s energy would escape if it were to ever open its mouth.

Type
Ghost
Stage
2 of 2
Category
Marionette Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.1 m
Weight
12.5 kg
Habitat
Urban
Color
Black
Shape
Upright
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Banette.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 064
    /255
  2. Attack 115
    /255
  3. Defense 065
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 083
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 063
    /255
  6. Speed 065
    /255
§ IV

Banette through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 5G

    5ban Graphics

    5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    4 cards
    Sun & Moon era
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  • 02 PM

    PLANETA Mochizuki

    PLANETA Mochizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2019, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their work spans Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet releases, including Battle Styles, Brilliant Stars, and Silver Tempest, in a digital, energetic style.

    2 cards
    Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 03 AD

    Anesaki Dynamic

    Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

    1 card
    Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 04 AK

    Aya Kusube

    Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

    1 card
    XY era
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  • 05 EY

    Eri Yamaki

    Eri Yamaki is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2016, with artwork appearing through 2023. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon releases, including Team Up and Fusion Strike, and are marked by vibrant, playful color and clear, balanced compositions.

    1 card
    Sun & Moon era
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