Question 1

What is the current market value of Banette #234?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Banette in Ascended Heroes at roughly $11.18. Over the last 7 days it declined 2.3%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $11.09. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $9.83 to $17.02 (64% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Banette #234 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 2.3% over 7 days, with the card now 34% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $9.83 to $17.02 (64% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($11.09). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1699% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $26.00, while PSA 10 is $201.17.

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. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Banette cards available?

Accepted Answer

Banette sits within a broader pool of Banette variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $34.73 (57783% spread). The current card sits +74% versus the sampled alternative average of $6.43. Notable alternatives include Banette #1 (Hidden Legends) at $34.73, Banette #TG07 (Lost Origin Trainer Gallery) at $3.37, Banette #91 (Ascended Heroes) at $0.07, and Banette #60 (Journey Together) at $0.06.

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.

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