Pokémon · Mega Evolution

Banette

Mega Evolution

Pitch Black · #34 · Uncommon · 2026

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Card facts

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Set position: 34 / 120
Release year: 2026
Rarity: Uncommon
HP: 80
Subtype: Stage 1
Evolves from: Shuppet
Retreat cost: 1 energy
Regulation mark: J
Illustrator: Mugi Hamada
Pokédex #: 354
Series: Mega Evolution

Competitive performance

From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.

Meta inclusion: 1% of decks; 3.57 copies on average · 512 decks
Match win rate: 44.6%; -2.6 pts vs the 47.3% field average

Plays well with

Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.

Shuppet

in 99% of decks · 75 seen

Pumpkaboo

in 62% of decks · 47 seen

Gourgeist ex

in 62% of decks · 47 seen

Spiritomb

in 47% of decks · 231 seen

Sinistcha

in 96% of decks · 474 seen

Dhelmise

in 99% of decks · 490 seen

Shuppet

in 96% of decks · 475 seen

Poltchageist

in 95% of decks · 468 seen

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About this card

HP: 80Type:PPsychicSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: Shuppet

"A doll bore a grudge over being junked, and it became a Pokémon. It seeks the child that disowned it."

Ability: Hide 'n' Sneak

Prevent all effects of your opponent's Pokémon's attacks and Abilities done to this Pokémon. (Damage is not an effect.)

PPuppet Pull — 80

You may search your deck for a card and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

Weakness:D×2

Resistance:F-30

Retreat cost:C

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal

standardLegal

unlimitedLegal

Upcoming events

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Tournaments and releases relevant to Banette or Pitch Black.

tournament

Pitch Black Tourney - Last Prize Series #10

standard

Jul 28, 2026

tournament

4to Torneo Tropical Beach

expanded

Aug 1, 2026

Recent tournament results

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Tournaments from the past 30 days where Banette was legal.

tournament

The Wild Area Expanded #7 - 18 Codes

expanded

last week

tournament

The Wild Area Expanded #6 - 18 Codes

expanded

2 weeks ago

tournament

The Wild Area Expanded #5 - 18 Codes

expanded

3 weeks ago

tournament

Expanded Tourney #3 *WEBCAM*

expanded

4 weeks ago

Tournament play

Decklist data from the past 30 days of competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (sourced from Limitless TCG).

Recent decks

444

ran Banette

Tournaments scanned

293

past 30 days

Competitive note

Currently a meta staple.

28 top-cut decks · best finish 1st

Top decks running Banette

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Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Banette is real?

Banette is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Banette worth?

As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Banette from?

Banette is from the Pokémon set "Pitch Black" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.

What rarity is Banette?

Banette is a Uncommon card in the Pitch Black set.