Banette ex 229/198
Set: Scarlet & Violet Base
Released: Mar 31, 2023
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #354
- Card Number 229/198
- Card RarityUltra Rare
- IllustratorPLANETA Mochizuki
- Release Date31/03/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Scarlet & Violet Base
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points250 HP
- Weakness
Darkness ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Psychic 
Darkness ×2 
Fighting -30 
Attacks
- Everlasting Darkness30
During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Item cards from their hand.
- Poltergeist60×
Your opponent reveals their hand. This attack does 60 damage for each Trainer card you find there.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Banette ex with a mischievous grin, glowing red eyes, and a zipper-like mouth, set against a swirling purple and pink background that enhances its eerie, ghostly presence.
Playability Overview
Banette ex offers strategic disruption by blocking opponents' Item cards while dealing scalable damage based on their hand, making it effective for controlling resources and punishing decks reliant on Trainer cards.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Spooky SecretsThis Banette ex card radiates a haunting vibe with its dark colors and ghostly design. It should definitely find a home on a "Creepy Collection" page. The eerie atmosphere complements other ghost types like Gengar, and the purple hues can tie in nicely with any dark-themed cards you might have.Additional Binder Suggestions: Haunted Mansion / Mysterious / Dark Purple / Ghostly / Secrets Revealed
