Banette – Hidden Legends (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Banette (#1) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Hidden Legends released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Shadow Steal attack (10+ damage), Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card in your opponent's discard pile.. TCGplayer market price sits around $16.37, Cardmarket average sale is €5.81, Floor listings start near €0.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $16.37
- Cardmarket trend price: €6.03
- Recent low listing: €0.90
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Shadow Steal
[Psychic]
— 10+
Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card in your opponent's discard pile. -
Darkness Chant
[Psychic, Colorless]
Count the number of Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards in your discard pile. Put that many damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. You can't put more than 6 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon in this way.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Banette from Hidden Legends (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Banette 1 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Banette's Shadow Steal deals 10+ damage for Psychic energy. Special effect: Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card in your opponent's discard pile.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Banette Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Legends #1 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $16.37 |
�📦 Hidden Legends Set Context
This Banette is part of the Hidden Legends expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Banette card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Hidden Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Banette 1 was released in 2004 in the Hidden Legends expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Legends is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Banette with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Banette card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Banette works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.