Banette

Banette

Selected Masterpiece • 32/108
Artist Shin Nagasawa
Market Price $1.83
Roaring Skies XY 2015
The Illustrator

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Banette card captures a moment in a shadowy forest where the ghostly Pokémon stands poised and ready, its eyes gleaming with a mischievous glint. Surrounded by soft, dappled light filtering through the trees, Banette appears both playful and sinister, embodying the duality of its nature. The atmosphere is thick with anticipation, hinting at the tricks it might play on unsuspecting trainers. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the secrets hidden within the depths of the woods.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
XY
Release
06/05/2015

Evolution Jammer

20

Your opponent can't play any Pokémon from his or her hand to evolve his or her Pokémon during his or her next turn.

Curse Deeply

Put 5 damage counters on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost