Banette (Chilling Reign 63) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Banette from the Chilling Reign set is a rare card numbered 63 with 80 HP. This eerie Pokémon features a single attack called Eerie Light. Its dark presence adds a unique flair to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1, Single Strike
• Evolves From: Shuppet
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield series, set code swsh6, titled Chilling Reign. It is card number 63 in the set and is classified as Rare. The card’s artwork by Megumi Higuchi captures Banette’s haunting essence.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its regulation mark “E” and the Single Strike subtype. The card’s market reference query is “Banette Chilling Reign 63,” useful for collectors and traders.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Banette card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It features two attacks: “Resolute Spite,” which allows placing damage counters on itself to increase attack damage, and “Eerie Light,” which confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon while dealing 50 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Megumi Higuchi. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Banette as a Single Strike Stage 1 Psychic-type with strategic damage counter manipulation and status effects. This set expanded the tactical options for Psychic decks with unique abilities and attacks.