Banette Collector’s Guide: HS Triumphant (hgss4-14)

Character Intro

Banette from the HS Triumphant set is a rare card numbered 14 with 80 HP. This eerie Pokémon features the attack Lost Crush, adding a distinctive edge to gameplay. Its design captures a haunting presence that stands out in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Shuppet)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Colorless -20
• Flavor Text: This Pokémon developed from an abandoned doll that amassed a grudge. It is seen in dark alleys.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Banette is from the HS Triumphant set, card number 14.

Attacks

• Lost Crush: Flip a coin; if heads, remove an Energy card from one of your opponent’s Pokémon and send it to the Lost Zone.
• Breakdown: Deals damage counters equal to the number of cards in your opponent’s hand to the Defending Pokémon.

No abilities are present on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “hgss4” and the card number 14. The illustrator credit to Ryo Ueda and the unique Psychic-type coloring help distinguish it. The card’s rarity is Rare.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its unique Lost Zone mechanic and hand-count damage effect offer interesting strategic options but may be limited by format restrictions.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Banette card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Triumphant: This set features Banette as a rare Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with thematic attacks that disrupt opponents’ resources and capitalize on hand size. The card’s flavor text and art contribute to the set’s dark and mysterious tone.