Question 1

What is the current market value of Banette #234?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Banette (Ascended Heroes) sits near $6.90. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.3%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $7.15, this card is now 3.5% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $6.16 to $7.51 (20% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Banette #234 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 2.3% over 7 days, with the card now 8% below its 90-day high. With a 20% 90-day spread ($6.16-$7.51), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($7.15), the card is trading 3.5% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Banette #234 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2026, Ascended Heroes introduced this print of Banette. The printed flavor text states: "This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Psychic. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Banette develops from Shuppet. Attack line includes "Cursed Words" and "Spooky Shot". This card is weak to Dark energy and resists Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Banette cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Banette checklist helps contextualize this specific Banette print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $9.06 (45200% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($3.94), this card is +75%. Notable alternatives include Banette #34 (Pitch Black) at $0.02, Banette #23 (Secret Wonders) at $1.28, Banette #1 (Crystal Guardians) at $7.76, and Banette #4 (Power Keepers) at $5.02.

Question 5

What set is Banette #234 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Ascended Heroes is 2026. Series classification for this set is Mega Evolution. Set size is 295 cards, which categorizes Ascended Heroes as very large. As of this year, it is one of the newest tracked releases. Banette (#234) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

Banette #234

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