Kouki Saitou
Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.
“The card depicts Banette, a ghostly figure with a mischievous grin, floating against a twilight backdrop. The scene captures a moment of eerie charm, as Banette seems to be in pursuit of something or someone, embodying a sense of playful yet haunting energy. The soft glow of the moonlight adds an enchanting atmosphere, highlighting the whimsical nature of this Pokémon. It feels as though Banette is both a guardian and a trickster in its shadowy realm.”
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.
Ghost Head
Put as many damage counters as you like on Banette. (You can't put more than Banette's remaining HP.) Put that many damage counters on the Defending Pokémon.
Spiteful Pain
If Banette is in your discard pile, this attack does 40 damage plus 40 more damage, then search your discard pile for Banette, show it to your opponent, and shuffle it into your deck.
