Platinum

Banette

19/127 90 HP · Psychic · Rare

English card price

6.23 € 30-day average · general reference

We do not have the Near Mint average for the English print yet. Meanwhile this is the Cardmarket 30-day average, which mixes every language and condition (updated 03/11/2026).

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Number	19/127
Rarity	Rare
Category	Pokemon
Stage	Stage1
Evolves from	Shuppet
Type	Psychic
Weakness	Darkness +20
Resistance	Colorless -20
Retreat cost	1
Legality	Standard: No · Expanded: No
Finishes	Normal · Reverse holo
Illustrator	Tomokazu Komiya

What to know about this card

It is card 19 of the 127 in the official Platinum checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
Rarity: Rare. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
It exists in several finishes (Normal, Reverse holo). Each one has its own price; the average above is for the regular version.
Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).

Abilities

Temper Tantrum Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard as many cards as you like from your hand. If you do, put that many damage counters on Banette. This power can't be used if Banette is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Psychic

Darkness Switch

Discard an Energy card attached to Banette, and then switch all damage counters on Banette with those on the Defending Pokémon. (If an effect of this attack is prevented, this attack does nothing.)

PsychicColorless