Question 1

What is the current market value of Banette ex #229?

Accepted Answer

For Banette ex in Scarlet & Violet, the current reference price is $1.63. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -1.5%. Against its 30-day baseline of $1.51, this card is pricing 8.3% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.34 to $1.85 (31% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Ultra Rare.

Question 2

Is Banette ex #229 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: We observe a -1.5% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. The 90-day range spans $1.34 to $1.85 (31% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($1.51), the card is trading 8.3% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1566% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $21.40, while PSA 10 is $27.16.

Question 3

What is Banette ex #229 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Banette ex appears in Scarlet & Violet, released in 2023. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Ultra Rare. Printed HP is 250. Energy typing is Psychic. As an evolution, Banette ex develops from Shuppet. Card rules text: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Notable move text references "Everlasting Darkness" and "Poltergeist". This card is weak to Darkness energy and resists Fighting. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Banette cards available?

Accepted Answer

Banette ex sits within a broader pool of Banette variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 2 alternatives across 2 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.61 to $144.57 (23600% spread). The current card sits -98% versus the sampled alternative average of $72.59. Notable alternatives include Banette ex #88 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.61 and Banette ex #85 (Legend Maker) at $144.57.

Question 5

What set is Banette ex #229 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Scarlet & Violet was released in 2023. Scarlet & Violet is grouped under the Scarlet & Violet era. With 258 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Banette ex is card number 229 with a Ultra Rare designation.

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