Banette (Vivid Voltage 68) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Banette from the Vivid Voltage set is a rare Pokémon card numbered 68. It has 90 HP and features the intriguing ability Curse of Devolution. Its attack, Spooky Shot, adds a strategic edge to gameplay.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D
• Ability: Curse of Devolution — allows devolving an opponent’s Benched evolved Pokémon when you evolve one of your own.
• Attack: Spooky Shot — deals 40 damage with a Psychic and Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: “Resentment at being cast off made it spring into being. Some say that treating it well will satisfy it, and it will once more become a stuffed toy.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Banette card from the Sword & Shield Vivid Voltage set, card number 68. It is a rare card illustrated by kodama, notable for its unique ability and solid HP for a Stage 1 Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh4-68,” rarity as Rare, and the distinctive Psychic type with the regulation mark D. The card image is available at /images/swsh4/swsh4-68.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its ability to devolve opponent’s evolved Pokémon can offer strategic disruption, while its Spooky Shot attack provides consistent damage output.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare card, Banette should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its vivid artwork by kodama. Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): This set introduced Banette as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique devolving ability, adding tactical depth to the Sword & Shield series. The card’s haunting flavor text and artwork make it a memorable collectible.

For collectors and players alike, Banette from Vivid Voltage stands out as a fascinating card with both strategic and aesthetic appeal.