Banette #1
📉 Dip AlertBanette #1 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $43.40, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Banette #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Banette at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €16.07.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Hidden Legends, EX series, 2004.
- Current TCGplayer market value $43.40 (Holofoil).
- 7-day average €10.98; 30-day average €13.45.
Banette price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Banette #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $55.12
- Mid
- $69.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Banette #1
Hidden Legends placed Banette at #1; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. A Psychic-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Midori Harada and currently trades at $43.40 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $55.12 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #1 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Shuppet
- Pokédex
- #354
- Released
- 2004/06/01
Banette attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Banette #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Shadow Steal
Does 10 damage plus 20 more damage for each Special Energy card in your opponent's discard pile.
Darkness Chant
Count the number of Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards in your discard pile. Put that many damage counters on the Defending Pokémon. You can't put more than 6 damage counters on the Defending Pokémon in this way.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Darkness ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Banette price analysis
What drives the current market value of Banette #1.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $43.40.
A $43.40 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $43.40 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Banette at a trend of €16.07, an average sold price of €13.68 and a near-mint floor of €1.90.
Banette price history & movement
Recent sales average €10.98 over 7 days versus €13.45 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-18.4%).
Single-day average: €22.00; Cardmarket trend price €16.07.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Banette, with a recorded low of $41.45 and high of $43.40; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.5% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.3%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Banette?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $43.40 market translates to a net of about $37.35 (eBay), $37.57 (TCGplayer), $40.88 (Cardmarket), $38.37 (Whatnot) or $43.40 (direct). That $6.05 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Banette #1.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Banette?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Banette #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Banette #1.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $43.40 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $54.39 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $89.38 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $10.93 (13.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Banette within Hidden Legends
By market value Banette sits at #29 of 97 in Hidden Legends (set median $27.32).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 71%.
The set's top card is Dark Celebi (#4), valued at $499.99.
What makes Banette valuable
- The Midori Harada artwork gives Banette appeal beyond pure playability.
- Banette is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Banette is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era cards like Banette (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $43.40 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Banette
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $43.40 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Hidden Legends was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Banette, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Banette can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Banette has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Banette value questions
What is Banette #1 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $43.40 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $55.12 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €16.07.
Is Banette a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-18.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Banette?
Banette is a Rare card from Hidden Legends (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Banette?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($43.40). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Banette?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $43.40. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Banette cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
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