01Card Stats

Stage 1 ex (evolves from Shuppet)

HP 250

TypePsychic

RarityUltra Rare

IllustratorPLANETA Mochizuki

WeaknessDarkness ×2

Retreat●●

SetScarlet & Violet

Released2023

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Ultra Rare
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$1.80 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Banette — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #354).
Required for any complete Banette master set across eras.
Collectors of the Scarlet & Violet set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 ex Banette with 250 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Everlasting Darkness Cost: Psychic · 30 damage

During your opponent's next turn, they can't play any Item cards from their hand.

Poltergeist Cost: Psychic + Colorless · 60× damage

Your opponent reveals their hand. This attack does 60 damage for each Trainer card you find there.

Weakness: Darkness ×2
Resistance: Fighting -30
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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