Banette (Celestial Storm 65) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Banette from the Celestial Storm set is a rare Pokémon card with 90 HP. It features the intriguing ability Red Eyes and the attack Enemy Show. This card is numbered 65 in the set, making it a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Shuppet)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Red Eyes – When evolving Banette from your hand, you may put a Basic Pokémon from your opponent’s discard pile onto their Bench.
• Attack: Enemy Show – Place 1 damage counter on each of your opponent’s Pokémon in play in any way you like (cost: Psychic + Colorless).
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Celestial Storm expansion, card number 65. It is a rare card illustrated by Eri Yamaki, notable for its Psychic typing and unique ability that interacts with the opponent’s discard pile.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “sm7” and the card number “65.” The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it is a Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Shuppet.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently marked as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to manipulate the opponent’s Bench and discard pile offers strategic depth, while its attack allows flexible damage distribution.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): This set features Banette as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique ability and an attack that targets multiple opposing Pokémon. The set’s artwork and mechanics emphasize strategic play and thematic design.